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Summary of Western Songs That Inspired the JoJo Series

Since its serialization began in 1986, Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series has been beloved across generations as both a manga and an anime.

A pioneering work in so-called “supernatural power battles,” it continues to captivate many fans with its edge-of-your-seat storytelling and strikingly unique characters.

One of JoJo’s distinctive features is that the names of characters and abilities often draw inspiration from real-life artists, bands, and song titles.

With that in mind, this article rounds up Western songs related to the JoJo series!

Take a peek into the world of JoJo from a musical perspective!

Playlist

Summary of Western Songs That Inspired the JoJo Series
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1Welcome To The JungleGuns N’ RosesThe History and Influence of Guns N’ Roses
2Fun, Fun, FunThe Beach BoysThe surf rock masterpiece “Fun Fun Fun”
3Knockin’ On Heaven’s DoorBob DylanIconic song from a Bob Dylan film, with major cultural impact
4EchoesPink FloydMainly art rock and progressive rock…
5Stone FreeJimi HendrixShaking up the rock scene with innovative performances...
6Highway StarDeep PurpleDeep Purple is a great band with many classic songs.
7Whole Lotta LoveLed ZeppelinIt has been loved by many rock fans in Japan as well…
8Get BackThe BeatlesThe most important groo... in the history of popular music
9Tout, tout pour ma chérieMichel PolnareffFrench singer-songwriter Mi…
10Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)David BowieBowie has had a major impact on music and culture.
11Born This WayLady GagaIn the music scene since the late 2000s…
12Rock And Roll All NiteKISSThe quintessential American hard rock band, K...
13The RockThe WhoThe Beatles, and the Rolling Stones...
14Like A VirginMadonnaMadonna’s classic hit in JoJo
15The PretenderFoo FightersDave Grohl, former drummer of Nirvana…
16King NothingMetallicaThe globally popular heavy metal band, …
17Brown SugarThe Rolling StonesThe rock band that’s hugely popular even in Japan, the Rolling…
18Jumpin’ Jack FlashThe Rolling StonesIt has been as many as 60 years since full-scale operations began in 1962...
19Knockin’ on Heaven’s DoorBob DylanVarious genres such as rock, folk, and blues...
20DriveThe CarsAs a rock band representing the New Wave…
21Killer QueenQueenWhen discussing the UK rock scene, it’s impossible to avoid…
22RoundaboutYESKnown as a masterpiece of progressive rock...
23Both Sides NowJoni MitchellPart 7 of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Steel...
24Walk Like An EgyptianThe BanglesAn homage to Egyptian culture and the changes of the times…
25We RockDioThe hidden master in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure...
26Rock the CasbahThe ClashThe Clash in JoJo Part 5 is named after the band.
27Georgy PorgyTOTOPart 7 of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Steel...
28GoldPrinceWith a free musicality unbound by genre, multi...
29Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers…the most well-known overseas rock band in Japan…
30Dream OnAerosmithA titan of American hard rock in the 1970s…
31Every Breath You TakeThe PolicePart 4 of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, “Diamond...
32Distant DreamerDuffyA moving song about the resolve to chase a distant dream...
33Shine On You Crazy DiamondPink FloydThe rock band from England, Pink ...