Rock of Ages is a musical comedy film released in 2012, based on the hit Broadway musical of the same name. The story is set in 1987 on the Sunset Strip, Los Angeles, and follows a young small-town girl named Sherrie who dreams of becoming a famous singer. She meets and falls in love with Drew, a barback with the same aspirations. However, their dreams are challenged as the rock club, The Bourbon Room, faces closure and an egotistical rock star threatens their love.
The star-studded cast of Rock of Ages includes Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx, the charismatic rockstar, Julianne Hough as Sherrie Christian, Diego Boneta as Drew Boley, and Alec Baldwin as Dennis Dupree, the owner of The Bourbon Room. The film also features Catherine Zeta-Jones as Patricia Whitmore, the mayor's wife determined to shut down the club, and Mary J. Blige as Justice Charlier, a strip club owner who becomes Sherrie's mentor.
The movie captures the spirit of the 80s rock music scene, featuring iconic songs from bands like Journey, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, and Twisted Sister. The soundtrack is a fantastic collection of classic rock anthems that will have you singing and headbanging along. To experience the energy of Rock of Ages, you can play and download these sounds here.