Show Notes
Get ready to rock, roll, and raise your devil horns as the Vinyl Boyz dive into the electric soundtrack that taught a generation to never stick it to the man—the School of Rock Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Released in 2003 alongside the cult-classic film starring Jack Black, this album is a headbanging blend of classic rock anthems and original tracks that capture the spirit of rebellion and the soul of rock 'n' roll.
From The Who’s thunderous “Substitute” and AC/DC’s “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)” to Jack Black’s powerhouse vocal performance on “School of Rock,” this album doubles as both a love letter to classic rock and a beginner’s guide to the genre. With tracks from Cream, Stevie Nicks, The Ramones, and Led Zeppelin (yes, they cleared a song for this!), the soundtrack honors the legends while igniting a passion for guitar riffs and freedom of expression.
Whether you were a kid who wished Dewey Finn was your substitute teacher or just someone who believes rock will never die, this soundtrack hits all the right notes. Tune in as we kick off Week 2 of our 8-Week Soundtrack Summer, spinning one of the most fun and empowering compilations in movie music history.
Let’s rock!!!!
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