What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedDaisy Jones and The Six
Taylor Jenkins Reid · Book · 2019
If you loved Daisy Jones and The Six, start with Daisy Jones & the Six (Michael H. Weber, 2023) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 1 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Daisy Jones and The Six across media.
If you loved the raw, volatile intersection of fame, addiction, and creative obsession in Daisy Jones and The Six, these stories will resonate.
Films on the same thread
A Star Is Born
Bradley Cooper · Film · 2018
Shares a thread with Daisy Jones and The Six: Creative Collaboration.
Like Daisy Jones and The Six, this film captures the intoxicating rise to stardom and the destructive toll that substance abuse and intense creative collaboration take on intimate partnerships.
Almost Famous
Cameron Crowe · Film · 2000
Explores: Music Journalism, Band on Tour, Loss of Innocence.
This film mirrors the immersive band-on-tour atmosphere of Daisy Jones and The Six, offering an authentic, intimate look at the complex interpersonal dynamics that define legendary rock groups.
Rocketman
Dexter Fletcher · Film · 2019
Explores: Fame and Addiction, Creative Partnership, Coming of Age.
This biopic echoes the trajectory of Daisy Jones and The Six by exploring the profound highs of fame and the personal cost of addiction within a transformative creative partnership.
All That Jazz
Bob Fosse · Film · 1979
Explores: Obsession, Mortality, Creative Burnout.
Fans of Daisy Jones and The Six will recognize the same themes of professional obsession and the fraying of one's personal life that occur when creative work becomes all-consuming.
Series on the same thread
Daisy Jones & the Six
Michael H. Weber · Series · 2023
Shares a thread with Daisy Jones and The Six: Band Dynamics.
This adaptation provides the perfect visual companion for those who loved Daisy Jones and The Six, directly translating the band's volatile chemistry and sudden downfall to the screen.
Podcasts on the same thread
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
If Daisy Jones and The Six hit, 1619 shares the thread.
Fame Under Fire
BBC Sounds · Podcast
Explores: Celebrity Culture, Misinformation, Media Ethics.
If the public image versus private reality aspect of Daisy Jones and The Six fascinated you, this podcast dives deep into the messy, often damaging reality behind celebrity culture.
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Common questions
Is Daisy Jones and The Six based on a true story?
Daisy Jones and The Six is a 2019 novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid. While the book presents the band as a sensation that defined an era and played sold-out arenas, it is a work of fiction detailing the rise and eventual 1979 split of the group.
What happens to the band in Daisy Jones and The Six?
Daisy Jones and The Six were a famous band that experienced immense success, performing in sold-out arenas across the country. However, their story concludes on 12 July 1979, when the group suddenly fell apart due to the complex personal relationships, rivalries, and friendships between the members.
How does Daisy Jones and The Six portray the band members?
The narrative of Daisy Jones and The Six explores the multifaceted dynamics between the band members. It describes them as being simultaneously lovers, friends, and brothers, while also highlighting the intense professional and personal rivalries that ultimately led to the group's dramatic end in 1979.
When did Daisy Jones and The Six break up?
The band featured in Daisy Jones and The Six officially came crashing down on 12 July 1979. This date marks the end of their era as a musical sensation that defined the period through their albums and sold-out arena tours across the country.