The rise and fall of an all-girl rock band with attitude that ripped through the mid-1970s Sunset Strip scene is the story of The Runaways. Released in 2010 with Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie and Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett, audiences saw exceptional live performances and bang-on visuals as the group struggled to keep it together. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they journey through jamming in the trailer, house parties, major record deals, and even a tour of Japan.

The world isn't ready for us. We're going to make them ready.

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Val Kilmer put everything into his portrayal of Jim Morrison in the 1991 movie called The Doors. Directed by Oliver Stone, the film contained many inaccuracies that are still debated among fans today. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they go on a far out psychedelic ride in the desert to see how the Lizard King helped make The Doors leaders of counterculture in the late 1960s and early 1970s rock landscape.

What's a rock and roll band for man, if you can't party all night and do bad things?

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An all-star cast led by Brendan Fraser took the fictional KPPX radio station hostage in the 1994 comedy called Airheads. With very few actual music scenes in the film, we depend heavily on references and vibes but get a little help with a cameo by Lemmy from Motorhead. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they are held at water gun-point as Chazz and the boys try to get their demo out to the masses.

How can you pluralize "Lone Ranger"?

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Can an illegitimate substitute teacher transform a class of fifth grade students into a rock n' roll band ready to compete at Battle of The Bands? That's a question nobody asked, but in 2003, audiences were treated to School of Rock and Jack Black took on this very mission. From teaching the kids about Motorhead to sound-proofing the classroom, nothing was going to stop Dewey Finn from leading this group to the big stage. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they attend Horace Green Preparatory School and see just how this all went down under the watchful eye of Principal Mullins.

You're not hardcore, unless you live hardcore!

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Four friends on the run from a street gang in downtown Chicago is the story line for the movie Judgment Night from 1993. This story line has nothing to do with music. However, the soundtrack that accompanied this film featured a unique formula of hard rock bands teaming up with hip-hop artists to compose original songs. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they revisit this wrong turn off the expressway and how this soundtrack became an icon for the beginnings of rap-rock in the years that followed.

By the way, don't call me Francis!

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Southern California was the centre of the universe for skateboarding when Thrashin' delivered a skate-inspired gang war to the big screen in 1986. Featuring pros like Tony Hawk, Tony Alva, Steve Caballero and Lance Mountain standing in as stunt doubles, audiences were treated to top tier skate footage alongside a regional battle of sorts between The Ramp Locals and The Daggers. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they skate their way to the L.A. Massacre to see if nice guy Corey can take out the evil Hook like he promised.

Breakin' is a memory!

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Marching band culture finally got the feature film it had been waiting for with Drumline in 2002, starring Nick Cannon. Audiences were treated to incredible musical performances with high production value, wrapped into a predictable plot trying to teach us that skill alone is not enough. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they visit the campus of A&T Atlanta to see how Dr. Lee and the band are going to take on Morris Brown College at the BET Classic.

You have to learn to follow before you can lead!

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Glam rock from the 1980s provides almost all of the source material for the 2012 film called Rock of Ages. Based on a musical of the same name, we find ourselves in a world mirroring the Los Angeles nightlife during those glory days of hair metal, but something still feels off. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark for a trip to the Bourbon Room to see Stacee Jaxx take the stage along with Arsenal, Wolfgang Von Colt, and even The Zee Guyeezz. Just remember to write your name on all your favourite albums.

Clean up the strip!

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