The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s “Time Warp” gets a 50th anniversary makeover. The cameos out outstanding.
It was 1975 when a little low-budget film premiered to wretched revues and poor box office. But over the next few years, The Rock Horror Picture Show turned into a cultural phenomenon that spawned a billion midnight screenings with screaming of “BORING.” tossing of toast, and all manner of audience participation. If you attended any of those events, you know how much fun they were. And they continue even today.
Which brings me to this new version of “The Time Warp,” the soundtrack’s most popular song. Led by Tenacious D, it features some insane cameos. Take a look. How many of the participants can you name?
@stereogum ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ movie opened 50 years ago today at London’s Rialto Theatre. 👄 Here is Tenacious D’s cover of Richard O'Brien's soundtrack hit “Time Warp” for a Rock The Vote 2020 campaign featuring Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, Phoebe Bridgers, Jamie Lee Curtis, Karen O, Sarah Silverman, King Princess, John Waters, Ilana Glazer, Susan Sarandon (from the movie’s cast), and more. #RockyHorror #TenaciousD #PhoebeBridgers #TimeWarp #JackBlack @Jack Black @Pete Buttigieg ♬ original sound – stereogum
