# How Hollywood Fakes Rock Legends (JD Simo on Springsteen & Elvis)

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Podcast: [Tape Spaghetti](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tape-spaghetti-7297301)
Published: 2026-03-17T18:17:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/FPMN4362003950.mp3?updated=1773773325
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## Resource

What happens when a world-class guitarist gets dropped into a zillion dollar Hollywood film production? In this special episode of Tape Spaghetti, JD Simo pulls back the curtain on how musical authenticity is crafted on the big screen. From Elvis to Springsteen, JD has played a key role in powering the musical engines of some MAJOR movies. Whether it's recording sessions, ensuring that meticulous gear details are recreated on set, or coaching stars who've never even touched a guitar so that they can convincingly portray rock icons on camera, JD has seen and done it all. Tune in for a behind the scenes rundown featuring some studio legends and the unbelievable pressure of making sure that every chord, cable, and performance looks real in your favorite music-centric blockbusters.

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