“Daisy Jones & The Six” is a music drama set in the 70s that follows the rise and fall of a fictional rock band. The characters and music feel so familiar that it’s almost hard to believe that it’s not based on a true story. The story follows the professional and personal conflicts that eventually drive the band apart, a story that has been told time and time again both in fiction and in real life.
The characters in the show draw significant inspiration from real-life music icons. Some are based on one or two figures, while others are an amalgamation of many people’s stories. Here is a guide to the famous folks that inspired your favorite characters from “Daisy Jones & The Six”.