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.

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Song Stories

“Smells Like Teen Spirit”

Nirvana | 1991

"Smells Like Teen Spirit," named after a brand of deodorant marketed to girls, was Kurt Cobain's attempt to "write the ultimate pop song," he said, using the soft-loud dynamic of his favorite band, the Pixies. Cobain "had that dichotomy of punk rage and alienation," the song’s producer, Butch Vig, told Rolling Stone, "but also this vulnerable pop sensibility. In 'Teen Spirit,' a lot of that vulnerability is in the tone of his voice." Sadly, by the time of Nirvana's last U.S. tour, in late '93, Cobain was tortured by the obligation to play "Teen Spirit" every night. "There are many other songs that I have written that are as good, if not better," he claimed.

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