Don't Stop Believin': 'Rock of Ages' and More Rise-to-Stardom Films

Get ready for nothin' but a good time as "Rock of Ages" comes to theaters on June 15. The film, based on the hit musical of the same name, is the story of Drew and Sherrie, two young people chasing dreams of stardom in 1987 Hollywood. To prepare for the bright lights and high energy set to hit the big screen, here's a look at a few other films that chronicle the journey to fame and notoriety in the music world.

"Almost Famous"

This critically acclaimed film is Cameron Crowe's tale about a 15-year-old that lands an assignment for Rolling Stone magazine to profile rising rock band Stillwater on their 1973 tour. The story is based on Crowe's own experiences touring with acts such as The Allman Brothers and The Who as a young reporter for Rolling Stone in the 1970s. Kate Hudson's breakout portrayal as groupie Penny Lane earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.

"Rock Star"

Chris Cole (Mark Wahlberg) is the lead singer of Blood Pollution, a Pennsylvania tribute band that emulates the film's fictional heavy metal group Steel Dragon. When Steel Dragon fires their singer, Cole is chosen to replace him, and gets to live out his dream of being a rock superstar. Loosely inspired by the real-life story of Tim "Ri pper" Owens, Cole goes from obscurity to stardom overnight, and experiences the dizzying highs and terrifying lows associated with the sex, drugs, and rock n' roll lifestyle of the 1980s.

"That Thing You Do!"

The Oneders (later renamed The Wonders), a Pennsylvania garage band, score a hit single in 1964, boosting them to national stardom at the height of the British Invasion. But the group finds out that it takes more than one hit to stay on top of the music world. Written and directed by Tom Hanks, this 1996 dramedy features an incredible cast, including Hanks, Liv Tyler, Steve Zahn, Tom Everett Scott, Rita Wilson, and a then unknown Charlize Theron in her third film role.

"The Doors"

Oliver Stone's biopic of the legendary 1960s band takes viewers on a whirlwind journey through the all too short life of Doors frontman Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer). From his days as a film student at UCLA until his death in Paris in 1971 at age 27, the movie traces the origins of The Doors, Morrsion's tumultuous relationship with Pamela Courson (Meg Ryan), the band's rise and decline, and Morrison's infamous stage antics, as well as his battles with drugs and alcohol.

"Walk The Line"

The story of Johnny Cash's (Joaquin Phoenix) life and career from his early days as J.R. Cash, his rise to stardom, drug addiction, his failed marriage, and romance with June Carter (Reese Witherspoon). The film follows Cash as he! overcom es family tragedy and personal demons to become the legendary "Man in Black," who would influence countless artists in different musical genres. Reese Witherspoon won seventeen awards, including an Oscar and Golden Globe, for her portrayal as June Carter, while Phoenix won a Golden Globe for his role as the iconic musician.