10 Movie Bands We Really Wish Were Real

Writer-director Cameron Crowe’s Oscar-winning drama Almost Famous follows 15-year-old William (Patrick Fugit) become enamoured with rock music when he discovers his older sister’s vinyl collection. He desires to become a music journalist, and through tenacity and chance he’s hired by Rolling Stone to write a cover piece on upcoming rock group Stillwater.

Throughout the band’s tour, William is gradually sucked into the group’s rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. It’s a world that’s detached from reality and consumed with narcissism, and William is right in the middle of it.

Based on Crowe’s own experiences as a young journalist covering the likes of Led Zeppelin, Eagles, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Almost Famous functions as a poignant examination of fame and image. Crowe’s insight is the main driving force for why this film has become a modern classic, however there’s also a lot to be said about the music too.

Stillwater have no shortage of problems, but they nevertheless represent why the 70s were a great decade for music. With songs penned by music legends Peter Frampton and Nancy Wilson of Heart, face-melting powerhouses such as “Fever Dog” and “Love Comes And Goes” prove that classic rock is timeless.