The Big Bang Theory's Catchy Theme Song Sparked A Lawsuit
One of the coolest ways a band can luck out is by having a TV show use one of their songs in their opening credits, and for that TV show to become an unexpected decade-long hit. Not only does it often make the band a ton of extra cash in royalties, but it introduces the band to millions of viewers who might not have ever heard of them. How many "Mad Men" fans were familiar with RJD2 before hearing them in its theme song? How many "Scrubs" fans knew about Lazlo Bane before they heard "I'm No Superman" in the opening credits?
For "Barenaked Ladies," getting a song featured in the theme for "The Big Bang Theory" wasn't as big of a deal because they were already pretty famous beforehand. Still, with the sitcom lasting 12 whole seasons and being one of the biggest ratings hits of the decade, it was...
For "Barenaked Ladies," getting a song featured in the theme for "The Big Bang Theory" wasn't as big of a deal because they were already pretty famous beforehand. Still, with the sitcom lasting 12 whole seasons and being one of the biggest ratings hits of the decade, it was...
- 12/7/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
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