Is Daisy Jones and The Six based on a true story?

Based on NY Times bestselling novel, Daisy Jones and The Six was one of the most awaited mockumentary series of 2023. The series is finally here and fans are greeting it with positive reviews.

The musical show follows Keough, the granddaughter of legendary American singer Elvis Presley who reshaped America’s pop music industry with his unique style, distinctive voice, and energetic performances.

Well, let me tell you about his granddaughter Riley Keough, who is making a name for herself in the entertainment industry. This lady has talent, looks, and a name that practically screams “cool.”

She is starring as the leading band singer in the series that set in the era of her grandpa Elvis. You might be wondering if she is playing the role of a real singer. Let’s figure that out.

Is Daisy Jones and The Six a true story?

Daisy Jones and The Six is based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The author has stated that she was inspired by real-life musicians and bands of the 1970s, such as Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles, and she did extensive research into the music scene of that era to create an authentic backdrop for her story.

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We can’t say that the show is completely fictional since the author has done a deep research before putting everything together on paper. The format of the novel is reminiscent of actual music documentaries and biographies.

The story itself is not real but it draws inspiration from true events and is presented in a way that mimics real-life documentaries. Author Taylor recalled watching a Fleetwood Mac concert in the 1990s and compares the relationship of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham to the two main characters of the series.

Jenkins has continously said that it’s a Fleetwood Mac vibe and not their story. However, what’s written in the book was not actually happened with the band in reality but you can see the shaggy bangs of Daisy in the series that resembles with Stevie.

Is Daisy Jones and The Six based on California girls?

Yes, Daisy Jones and The Six is partially based on the “California girls” of the ’70s. The novel follows the rise of a blues-based band that becomes famous after adding a California folkie to the mix, LA Times reported.

Shrinking is another trending series of Apple TV+ that sets and also filmed in the streets of Los Angeles during fall 2022.

Who is casting in Daisy Jones and The Six?

The cast of Daisy Jones & The Six includes Riley Keough as Daisy Jones, Sebastian Chacon as Warren, Sam Claflin as Billy Dunne, Tom Wright as Teddy Price, Suki Waterhouse as Karen Sirko, Camila Morrone as Camila Dunne, Timothy Olyphant as Rod Reyes Josh Whitehouse as Eddie, and Will Harrison as Graham Dunne.

What is the plot of Daisy Jones?

Daisy Jones follows the rising of a Los Angelesa rock band in the 1970s backed by two popular singers of that era. It stars Daisy Jones as a young and rebellious girl from a wealthy family who befriends an older disco star named Billy and embarks on a journey to pursue her own musical dreams.

She meets and falls in love with Billy Dunne on her way to success as the lead singer of The Six, and the two join forces to create a new band. As they gain fame, they also must confront the challenges of working together and navigating the complicated music industry.

The series is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video and is topping the charts like Die Hart movie..

Lakshya Kaushik

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