6 Bands Mentioned in Rock Star Mom
As The Rock Star’s Wife series progresses, the focus shifts from Cassandra’s listening habits to her husband’s band, Dramatic Sneezer. That doesn’t mean, however, that Cassie isn’t keeping up with other artists. Here are six bands mentioned in Rock Star Mom.
King Missile
Why do men guard their junk like it’s gonna go somewhere without them like in King Missile’s ‘Detachable Penis’? ‒ Chapter 9
King Missile formed in 1986 in New York City and is still active today. Current members are John S. Hall, Dave Rick, Roger Murdock, Brent Cordero and R. B. Korbet. The band has released seven albums and an EP.
“Detachable Penis” is the band’s best known song. It was released on the 1992 album Happy Hour. It reached number 25 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.
Papa Roach
Shawna and I listened to Papa Roach’s new album The Paramour Sessions the other day, and I have the chorus from ‘Forever’ stuck in my head. – Chapter 11
Papa Roach formed in California in 1993. Current band members are Jacoby Shaddix (vocals), Jerry Horton (guitar), Tobin Esperance (bass) and Tony Palermo (drums). The band has released 11 albums, most recently Ego Trip in 2022.
The Paramour Sessions was released in 2006 and is the band’s fifth album. It produced four singles including “Forever.” The song reached number two on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks and Alternative Airplay charts.
Buckcherry
A striptease would be better if I had some music to dance to. Humming Buckcherry’s ‘Crazy Bitch’ under my breath, I twirl my hips a few times before slowly raising the my skirt’s hem. – Chapter 11
Buckcherry formed in California in 1995. The band broke up in 2002, reuniting again three years later. Current members are Josh Todd (vocals), Stevie D. (guitar), Kelly LeMieux (bass), Francis Ruiz (drums) and Billy Rowe (guitar).
The band has released 10 albums, most recently Vol. 10 in 2023. “Crazy Bitch” is a single off the 2005 album 15. It reached the top spot on the Billboard Mainstream Rock and Alternative Airplay charts.
The Bloodhound Gang
To make matters worse, I have Bloodhound Gang’s ‘Bad Touch’ in my head. – Chapter 14
The Bloodhound Gang formed in Pennsylvania in 1992. Current members are Jimmy Pop (vocals, rhythm guitar), Evil Jared Hasselhoff (bass), DJ Q-Ball (keyboards), The Yin (drums), and Daniel P. Carter (lead guitar).
The band has released five albums, the most recent, Hard-Off, in 2015. “The Bad Touch” is a single off the 1999 album, Hooray for Boobies. It reached the top spot on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Green Day
Green Day’s ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends’ starts playing on the store’s sound system, and Megan makes herself comfortable against the dog chow and sings along. – Chapter 14
Green Day also appears in Sexual Awakening and Mr. Right is a Myth. Click here to read more about them.
“Wake Me Up When September Ends” is a single off the 2004 album American Idiot. It reached the number two spot on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.
Live
A DJ plays Live’s ‘Lightning Crashes.’ I remember all the lyrics and sing along under my breath. – Chapter 17
Live formed in Pennsylvania in 1984. The only current member is vocalist Ed Kowalczyk. The band’s guitarist, bassist and drummer ‒ Chad Taylor, Patrick Dahlheimer and Chad Gracey ‒ were fired in 2022.
The band has released nine albums, the most recent The Turn in 2014. “Lightning Crashes” is a single off the 1994 album Throwing Copper. It reached the top spot on the Billboard Mainstream Rock and Alternative Airplay charts.
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This blog is a companion piece to The Rock Star’s Wife, a series about sex, family, and rock & roll. The series has elements of chick lit, romance and erotica and is best compared to The Vagina Monologues for its frank talk of sex and its consequences. The series follows Cassandra from her teenage years into her 40s as she navigates relationships (both romantic and platonic) — all with music playing a prominent roll.
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Melina Druga
Melina Druga is a multi-genre author with a lifelong love of music, books and writing. She is the author of the Rock Star's Wife series, six historical fiction novels and nine nonfiction books. Based in the Midwest, Druga lives with her husband, daughter, black cat and CD collection.
