Rock Star (2001 Film) - Cast

Cast

The band members are portrayed by ex-Dokken and current Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson, Black Label Society and ex-Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde, actor Dominic West, and ex-Foreigner and current Black Country Communion drummer Jason Bonham (the son of the late drummer for Led Zeppelin, John Bonham). Myles Kennedy, who was at the time the lead vocalist of The Mayfield Four and now the frontman of Alter Bridge and Slash's solo project, also makes an appearance.

The singing voice for Wahlberg's character was provided by Steelheart frontman Miljenko Matijevic for the Steel Dragon Songs, the final number dubbed by Brian Vander Ark. Jeff Scott Soto (of Talisman, Yngwie Malmsteen, Soul Sirkus, and Journey) provided the voice of the singer Wahlberg's character replaces. Kennedy is the only actor whose actual voice is used.Kennedy is now the frontman in Slash's solo project.

Blood Pollution (Chris Cole's former band and a Steel Dragon tribute band) is also made up of known musical artists, including guitarist Nick Catanese (Black Label Society), drummer Blas Elias (Slaughter), and bassist Brian Vander Ark (The Verve Pipe, who also contributed a song to the film's soundtrack). Actor Timothy Olyphant portrays Blood Pollution's guitarist, Rob Malcom. Bradley, the singer who replaces Chris in Blood Pollution, is played by Third Eye Blind frontman Stephan Jenkins.

Blood Pollution

  • Mark Wahlberg as Chris "Izzy" Cole (Lead vocals)
  • Jennifer Aniston as Emily Poule (Manager)
  • Timothy Olyphant as Rob Malcolm (Guitar)
  • Blas Elias as Donny Johnson (Drums)
  • Nick Catanese as Xander Cummins (Guitar)
  • Brian Vander Ark as Ricki Bell (Bass)

Steel Dragon

  • Jason Flemyng as Bobby Beers (Lead Vocals)
  • Timothy Spall as Mats (Road Manager)
  • Dominic West as Kirk Cuddy (Rhythm Guitar)
  • Jason Bonham as A.C. (Drums)
  • Zakk Wylde as Ghode (Lead Guitar)
  • Jeff Pilson as Jörgen (Bass)

Spouses

  • Kara Zediker as Marci (Rob's girlfriend)
  • Heidi Mark as Kirk's wife
  • Rachel Hunter as A.C.'s wife
  • Carrie Stevens as Ghode's wife
  • Amy Miller as Jörgen's wife

Others

  • Dagmara Dominczyk as Tania Asher
  • Stephan Jenkins as Bradley
  • Michael Wiles as Joe Cole Sr
  • Beth Grant as Tess Cole
  • Matthew Glave as Joe Cole Jr
  • Myles Kennedy as Mike / Thor
  • Ralph Saenz as Ralph
  • Carey Lessard as Nina
  • Kristin Richardson as Samantha


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