10 Rock Songs That Ripped Off Other Songs

10. Jet Stealing from the King of Punks - Are You Gonna Be My Girl

Out of all the hard rock revival acts to come out of the 2000's, Jet was one of the first bands to hit pay dirt with "Are You Gonna Be My Girl." This hard-edged slice of AC/DC-flavored rock sent the song soaring to the top of the rock charts overnight. Though many were grooving to the main riff, the actual rhythm was a bit more common than many may have realized.

The one thing that jumps out at you from the very beginning is that opening bass throb and its saucey bend, but the actual groove and key is taken straight out of the punk rock hierarchy. The entire pulse of the song is based around the slinky rhythm found in Iggy Pop's "Lust For Life." While the original song was far from setting the music world on fire, it was still in the public consciousness thanks to its brilliant use in the 90's film Trainspotting.

Despite the similarities, the band defended their song and even compared it to Motown classics like "You Can't Hurry Love." Even if they genuinely don't see the connection, these statements read like they're deflecting the obvious rip off rather than citing a legitimate musical influence.