In 1987, Sherrie Christian, a small-town girl, and Drew Boley, a city boy with rock 'n' roll aspirations, both arrive on the Sunset Strip chasing their Hollywood dreams. They meet and find work at the Bourbon Room, a renowned rock club owned by Dennis Dupree. As they navigate the ups and downs of the music industry, their budding romance is tested by the temptations and egos that come with the rockstar lifestyle. The Bourbon Room is also faced with its own struggles as Patricia Whitmore, the mayor's religiously conservative wife, leads a crusade to clean up the Strip's perceived moral decay, putting the future of the rock haven in jeopardy.

The fate of the Bourbon Room becomes further entangled with the arrival of Stacee Jaxx, a legendary and troubled rock star. He is set to perform his last show with his band, Arsenal, at the club, which is expected to bring in much-needed revenue. Meanwhile, aspiring singer Sherrie and bar-back Drew each confront the challenges and realities of trying to make it big in the industry. Their journey through music, love, and the pursuit of their dreams unfolds against a backdrop of '80s rock anthems, as they discover the price of fame and the power of music to connect people.