List of Music References in Steel Ball Run
In an alternate 1890, racing jockeys from all over the world flock to the United States to take part in the Steel Ball Run- a cross-country horse race from San Diego to New York City with a fifty million dollar prize. A paraplegic named Johnny Joestar enters the race to learn the mysterious Spin ability of a former Neapolitan executioner named Gyro Zeppeli, who temporarily restored Johnny's mobility. While beginning as rivals, Johnny and Gyro become friends as they travel through the wilderness while fending off various assassins, terrorists, outlaws and other violent competitors.
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See also: List of Music References in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
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United KingdomThe Zeppeli surname is named after the English rock band Led Zeppelin.
GermanyGyro Zeppeli's horse, Valkyrie, references Richard Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries.
Sandman's given name is a reference to the America song "Sandman" and/or the Metallica song "Enter Sandman."
Johnny Joestar's name could be a reference to the song Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry.
United StatesBeing the alternate universe counterpart of Dio, Diego Brando retains the reference to Ronnie James Dio.
Lucy Steel's name could be a reference to The Beatles song Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.
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...and their horse Ramblin' Man (referencing the Allman Brothers Band song of the same name).
United KingdomThe racer Zenyatta Mondatta (referencing the Police album of the same name)...
The racer Baba Yaga (referencing the Emerson, Lake & Palmer song The Curse of Baba Yaga) ...
...and their horse Nut Rocker (referencing the Emerson, Lake & Palmer song of the same name).
MexicoThe racer Caravanserai (referencing the Santana album of the same name) and their horse Moonflower (referencing the Santana album of the same name).
The racer Sloop John B (referencing the Beach Boys song of the same name)...
...and their horse Catch A Wave (referencing the Beach Boys song of the same name).
The racer Billy White (referencing the Billy Idol song White Wedding)...
United States...and their horse Love Unlimited (referencing the vocal trio of the same name).
United StatesThe racer Nellyville (referencing the Nelly album of the same name) and their horse Country Grammer (referencing the Nelly album of the same name)
SpainThe racer Iglesias (referencing the singer Julio Igesias)...
...and their horse Nathalie (referencing the Julio Igesias song of the same name)
The racer Mack the Knife (referencing the Lois Armstrong song of the same name)
United KingdomThe racer Rotters Club (referencing the Hatfield and the North album of the same name)
The racer Nightfly (referencing the Donald Fagen album The Nightfly)
United StatesThe racer Kanye (referencing the rapper Kanye West)
United StatesThe racer Mister (referencing the band Mr. Mister)
GermanyThe horse Europe Express (referencing the Kraftwerk album Trans-Europe Express).
United StatesMountain Tim's name may be a reference to the song Mountain Jam by The Allman Brothers Band.
Mountain Tim's horse references Stan Jones' song (Ghost) Riders in the Sky: A Cowboy Legend (also famously covered by Johnny Cash) .
Mountain Tim's Stand is named after the Don Gibson song Oh Lonesome Me.
Mrs. Robinson is named after the song of the same name, by Simon & Garfunkel.
Mrs. Robinson's horse is named El Condor Pasa after the Simon & Garfunkel song of the same name.
United StatesThe three racers killed by the Boomboom family are named for musicians Jay Fagen, Walter Carl Becker (both from Steely Dan)...
United States...and Steve Lukather (from Toto).
United StatesAll three members of the Boomboom Family are named from different parts of André Lauren Benjamin's name.
The Boomboom Family's horses are named for the Jimi Hendrix songs Foxy Lady,...
The Boomboom Family's stand Tomb of the Boom 1 2 3 is a reference to the song of the same name by Outkast.
Oyecomova is named after the song Oye Como Va from the Latin jazz and mambo musician Tito Puente (famously covered by Santana).
Mt. Footloose is a direct reference to the song Footloose by Kenny Loggins.
United KingdomDr. Ferdinand is named after the band, Franz Ferdinand.
His Stand, Scary Monsters, is named after the David Bowie album and song Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps).
Hot Pants is based on the song of the same name performed by James Brown.
Hot Pants' horse is named Get Up, after the James Brown song Get Up (I feel like being a) Sex Machine.
Hot Pants' Stand, Cream Starter, is named after Firestarter, a song by the English band "the Prodigy."
United KingdomRingo Roadagain is named after musician Ringo Starr...
His Stand is named after the Jerry Wallace single "Mandom: The Lovers of the World", which was only released in Japan.
United KingdomBlackmore is named after Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore.
His Stand is named after the song Catch the Rainbow by Richie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio's band "Rainbow."
United StatesSandman's Stand is a reference to Miles Davis's album "In a Silent Way."
United KingdomTatoo You! references the album of the same name by The Rolling Stones.
United KingdomMike O. is named after progressive Rock musician Mike Oldfield.
Similarly, his Stand is named after his debut song and album, Tubular Bells.
Wekapipo's name is based on the single "Wake Up People" by SOUL'd OUT.
Similarly, his Wrecking Balls appear to be named after Neil Young 's song "Wrecking Ball."
Magent Magent is also named in a single of SOUL'd OUT, "Magenta Magenta.''
United StatesAxl RO is named after Guns N' Roses' frontman "Axl Rose."
The arc Both Sides Now is named after the Joni Michelle song "Both Sides, Now."
Funny Valentine is a reference to famous Jazz slow tune "My Funny Valentine."
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap is named after the AC/DC song of the same name.
D-I-S-C-O and Chocolate Disco reference the song "Chocolate Disco" by Perfume.
Lucy's Stand is named after the song of the same name by The Beatles.
The S.S. Blue Hawaii is named after the Elvis Presley song Blue Hawaii.
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