Top 10 Best Fictional Bands from Movies

No list of fictional bands would be complete without the legendary Spinal Tap. This parody of '80s rock bands has become so successful that many people believe they are a real band. With hilarious songs like “Big Bottom” and “Stonehenge,” plus their famous amps turned up to 11, Spinal Tap has us all laughing and rocking out.

This duo, consisting of 'Joliet' Jake and Elwood Blues, captured the hearts of the audience with their irresistible mix of blues, soul and R&B. The film follows their mission to reunite their old band and in the process we get some of the most memorable musical performances in movie history. Although fictional, The Blues Brothers became so popular that they eventually released real albums and went on tour.

The concept of a substitute teacher transforming a class of well-behaved primary school children into a full-fledged rock band is pure cinema gold. School of Rock, starring Jack Black, is a feel-good film that teaches us that rock 'n' roll is more than just music – it's an attitude to life. The band's performance at the Battle of the Bands is a moment of pure triumph that we wish we could experience in real life.

Inspired by director Cameron Crowe's own experiences as a teenage journalist for Rolling Stone, Stillwater is the '70s rock band we all wanted to follow on tour. They are the perfect image of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle, with their passionate performances, their charisma and their backstage drama.

This band from the 60s, with their unforgettable hit 'That Thing You Do', is the embodiment of the one-hit wonder. Their meteoric rise and fall in the music industry is a story as old as time itself, but it never gets old to watch – or listen to.

This Irish school band from the '80s is a nostalgic trip to the days of youthful innocence, first loves and the dream of making it big in the music industry. Their catchy tunes and charming personalities make them a fictional band we'd love to see tour.

With their grungy aesthetic and gritty garage rock sound, Sex Bob-Omb embodies the spirit of youthful rebellion and creative passion. While they may not win the Battle of the Bands in the movie, they certainly win our appreciation for their punk rock ethos.

This soul band from gray Dublin has the ability to make the viewer swing and at the same time show the raw reality of the music industry. Their rendition of soul classics is so good, you might forget you're watching a fictional band.

Plucked from the pages of Archie Comics, The Pussycats are every teenage girl's ultimate dream, with their sleek pop-rock sound and trendy outfits. The film is a satire on the music industry and consumer culture, but that doesn't change the fact that we wish ' Pretend to Be Nice ' would play on real radios.

East German transgender singer Hedwig, played by John Cameron Mitchell, navigates the chaos of love, loss and identity in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” all accompanied by a fantastic rock soundtrack. The film is simultaneously a musical and a rock concert, with songs that are raw, emotional and incredibly catchy.