Steel Dragon
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Steel Dragon is the name of a fictitious heavy metal band featuring real musicians, created to appear in the Warner Bros movie Rock Star (2001), inclusively being responsible for the movie's original soundtrack. The members, especially the lead singers, had that over the top look and attitude similar to those seen in some famous hair bands of the 80s.
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[edit] History
The story behind the band in the movie was freely based on a curious incident that happened to Judas Priest; their original vocalist Rob Halford was replaced by a fan, Tim 'Ripper' Owens, who was previously the lead singer of a Judas Priest tribute band.
[edit] Formation
The band's formation on-screen included the talents of four musicians and had actors playing the role of the lead singers, who actually were dubbed by vocalists Jeff Scott Soto (Talisman, Yngwie J. Malmsteen) and Michael Matijevic during their performances.
Also, there were other additional musicians who gave their contribution to help in the process of composing and performing the songs, as listed below:
- Zakk Wylde - Guitarist "Ghode"
- Jeff Pilson - Bassist "Jörgen"
- Jason Bonham - Drummer "A.C."
- Jeff Scott Soto - Lead vocals for "Bobby Beers"
- Michael Matijevic - Lead vocals for "Chris 'Izzy' Cole"
- Jason Flemyng (Actor) - Lead singer "Bobby Beers"
- Mark Wahlberg (Actor) - Lead singer "Chris 'Izzy' Cole"
- Dominic West (Actor) - Guitarist "Kirk Cuddy"
Additional Musicians
- Guy Pratt (Bass)
- Brian McLeod (Drums)
- Myles Kennedy (Lead vocals) - "Thor" (Steel Dragon)
- Blas Elias (Drums) - "Donny Johnson" (Blood Pollution)
- Nick Catanese (Guitar) - "Xander Cummins" (Blood Pollution)
- Brian Vander Ark (Guitar, Bass, Vocals) - "Ricki Bell" (Blood Pollution)
[edit] Songs
- "Blood Pollution"
Written By Twiggy Ramirez
Produced By Tom Werman
Performed By Steel Dragon
- "Crown Of Falsehood"
Written By Zakk Wylde
Produced By Tom Werman
Performed By Steel Dragon
- "Desperate Heats"
Written By Jeff Pilson
Produced By Tom Werman
Performed By Steel Dragon
- "Livin' The Life"
Written By Peter Beckett & Steve Plunkett
Produced By Tom Werman
Performed By Steel Dragon
- "Long Live Rock N' Roll"
Written By Ritchie Blackmore & Ronnie James Dio
Produced By Tom Werman
Performed By Blood Pollution & Steel Dragon
- "Reckless"
Written By Kane Roberts, Mike Slamer & Jimmy Tavis
Produced By Tom Werman
Performed By Steel Dragon
- "Stand Up"
Written By Sammy Hagar
Produced By Tom Werman
Performed By Steel Dragon & Blood Pollution
- "Wasted Generation"
Written By Desmond Child, A. Allen & J. Allen
Produced By Tom Werman
Performed By Steel Dragon & Blood Pollution
Written By Michael Matijevic & Ken Kanowski
Produced By Tom Werman
Performed By Steel Dragon
