Who is Stacee Jaxx based on?

Trivia (48) Tom Cruise based his performance of Stacee Jaxx mostly on Jim Morrison and Axl Rose.

Who sang Paradise City in Rock of Ages?

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Did Tom Cruise sing Paradise City?

On the film’s upcoming soundtrack, the actor belts out a pair of the best known hard-rock songs of all time. Now, the official track listing for ‘Rock of Ages’ soundtrack is out, and it has Cruise singing Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Paradise City’ and Def Leppard ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me.

How much did Tom Cruise get paid for Rock of Ages?

Cruise took a severe pay cut, of only $100,000, allegedly because he was such a fan of Andersen’s work to the point of seeking him out personally for a film role. What is this? The other two films were Jack Reacher and Rock of Ages, earning $7.5 and $5 million respectively.

Is Stacee Jaxx based on a real person?

Mark got the megastar to reveal the inspiration behind his character, the fictional rock god Stacee Jaxx. Tom, who had never had a professional singing lesson prior to working on the film, went all-in for this role, studying the history of rock ‘n’ roll. “I took it obviously from the ’80s, too,” said Tom.

Did Tom Cruise do his own singing?

Tom Cruise Knows His Vocals. In the hit broadway musical film, Rock of Ages, Tom Cruise thrilled his fans by playing the fictional character, Stacee Jaxx. The role required him to sing and not just perform and lip-sync on stage. He actually pulled off the part vocally and performance-wise.

Did Tom Cruise take singing lessons for Rock of Ages?

To prepare for Rock of Ages, Cruise took lessons with Axl Rose’s vocal coach. Although the three-time Oscar nominee had prior experience singing in a glee club at age 14, he needed a little refresher. “[My vocal coach] was an opera singer who taught me how to control my voice,” Cruise said.

Can Tom Cruise really sing?

Yes, Tom Cruise can sing. He may not be able to hit high notes like Maria Carey, or belt low notes like Leonard Cohen, but he can definitely make sweet sounds with his voice.

Was Derek Hough in Rock of Ages?

Or what about one of Alec Baldwin’s 30 Rock costars? It’s Julianne’s Dancing With the Stars brother Derek Hough! And you won’t believe the scene he’s in—the one that features Julianne pole-dancing.

Did Catherine Zeta Jones sing in Rock of Ages?

But with her new role in “Rock of Ages,” she’s kicking up her heels and singing up a storm as the uptight wife of the mayor who, apparently, can belt out some Pat Benatar when she feels up to it. “Any chance I get to sing and dance, even at home (I take),” the Oscar and Tony winner told TODAY’s Matt Lauer Thursday.