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10 Underrated Songs by Fictional Music Groups (in Movies)
10 Underrated Songs by Fictional Music Groups (in Movies)
This week, thanks to The Rocker , we can add another fictional band to the long list of music groups created solely for the movies. They’re called Vesuvius, and they’re an ‘80s hair band with a hit song titled “Promised Land.” As part of the film’s marketing, the track was offered as a free download for play on Rock Band (see the clip above). But if you ask me, the wrong tune was used ...
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