It also includes more recent examples, like Under the Silver Lake’s Jesus and the Brides of Dracula, who were fronted by Brian Aubert from Silversun Pickups, and long-forgotten deep cuts, like 2gether, the MTV-made boy band who tried to make math sexy. That includes classic examples, like Almost Famous’s Stillwater, That Thing You Do!’s the Wonders, and Sex Bomb-omb and the rest of Scott Pilgrim’s musical universe. In the decades since This Is Spinal Tap, there have been plenty of bands from movies and TV shows that have found success outside of the work that birthed them. Ultimately, that’s a testament to the care and craft poured into these on-screen groups. There’s a formula that makes a fictional movie band stand out, and some of the best ones are so well done that after the film’s release, they’ve gained real fan bases-people who buy merch for the fake band, attend live performances, and sometimes even worship a fictional musician. After all, there’s a reason everyone from the Commitments to Hedwig and the Angry Inch have remained ingrained in viewers’ minds.
And to truly perfect the art of the fake movie band, more often than not professional musicians are brought in to develop an immersive sonic universe-whether it’s to helm cult-like bohemian rockers, teen punk rockers, or a retro rock group on the verge of their big break. Then, of course, there’s the music: Some movie bands may serve purely as a vehicle to drive the story, but if executed as realistically as possible, there’s likely a handful of songs or a soundtrack that captures the energy and tone of the on-screen act. Not only do you have to consider how to craft a compelling plot, but you also need to ensure that the cast of characters can capture the chemistry and tension of a real band. It’s not easy to create a compelling fake movie band. The band laid the foundation for future faux groups to have real success. Spinal Tap’s fan base was so vast that the band even hit the road for a U.S. Not only did 1984’s This Is Spinal Tap capture the power dynamics that plague rock acts grappling with fame, but it also gave audiences clever lyrics and catchy songwriting on tracks like “Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight” and “Big Bottom.” Its success spanned decades, and Spinal Tap members Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer have recorded two albums in the years since the film’s release, both which have charted. There were fictional groups before-and there have been many more since-but Spinal Tap set the bar for what a fake movie band should look like.
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