Rock-A-Likes: Grohl, Kiedis and More Strike Familiar Rock Poses

When compared to the rest of society, rock stars are a pretty unusual bunch, with their leather pants and combustible undergarments. But though big names often think of themselves as unique as a snowflake, our photo editor has captured their essential similarity ... to other rock stars. Check out our new gallery Rock-A-Likes to see Dave Grohl inadvertently channeling John Bonham, Justin Timberlake finding his inner Layne Staley, Karen O striking a Steve Perry pose, Josh Homme getting his Elvis on, and many more. Leave suggestions for future Rock-A-Likes in the comments, too.

• Rock-A-Likes: Dave Grohl, Anthony Kiedis and Other Rockers Strike Familiar Poses

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Song Stories

“Time to Pretend”

MGMT | 2008

Listening to MGMT’s breakthrough song, one might interpret it as being about the excesses of rock stardom, but it’s actually about the duo’s pet praying mantis. Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden told Rolling Stone they got the idea from the insect's jerky movements. The mantis died, but the two bandmates kept the egg sack and allowed the hundreds of eggs to hatch. “We tried to name them all, but they died after a day,” said Goldwasser, with VanWyngarden chiming in, “But the praying mantis dance inspired us.”

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