About Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll is a comedy-drama series that premiered in 2015. The show revolves around a fictional band, 'The Heathens', that split up on the same day their album was released. The lead singer, Johnny Rock (played by Denis Leary), tries to get his career back on track but is foiled by his bandmates, especially when his talented lyricist and guitarist's daughter, Gigi (Elizabeth Gillies), comes to the city with hopes of following in her father's footsteps.

Making / Production

This celebrated series was created and primarily written by Denis Leary, a seasoned actor and scriptwriter known for his witty and satirical style. The show, which aired on FX, was adeptly directed by various directors including Michael Blieden, Jim Serpico, and Adam Bernstein, who each contributed to its unique blend of drama, humor and music.

Actors

• Denis Leary as Johnny Rock: the washed-up lead singer of 'The Heathens', Leary delivers a hilariously self-deprecating performance filled with wit and charm.
• Elizabeth Gillies as Gigi: the extremely talented and determined daughter of Johnny's former bandmate, Gillies portrays Gigi with conviction and sass, breathing life into her rock-and-roll lineage.
• John Corbett as Flash: Corbett brings a cool and laid-back demeanor to Flash, the band's former guitarist and Gigi's father.
• Elaine Hendrix as Ava: Ava is Johnny's longtime girlfriend, played by Hendrix with a blend of affectionate support and pragmatic firmness.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was created by Denis Leary, who also plays the lead role of Johnny Rock.
• The series also features original music, mostly written by Leary and his real-life band's drummer, Charley Roth.
• Denis Leary's character, Johnny Rock, is actually a parody of himself as a young man.

Quotes

• “I’ve got a gift, but it’s not clean and sober.” - Johnny Rock
• "You can’t steal from a thief, darling!" - Gigi
• “I’m here to save your life but we gotta go back to our old look.” - Flash

Music, Soundtrack

• 'Running Through The Red Lights' - performed by The Heathens and The Assassins
• 'Animal' - performed by Gigi and The Assassins
• 'Stuff Mama Used To Say' - performed by Denis Leary