In the early 1970s, a teenage journalist on the brink of adulthood secures an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to follow and profile an up-and-coming rock band on tour, presenting an opportunity that he has only dreamed of. With a mix of naivety and enthusiasm, he embarks on a journey that introduces him to the tumultuous world of rock 'n' roll. Along the way, he forms a complex bond with the band's charismatic lead guitarist and a groupie who is more than she seems, both of whom deeply influence his understanding of art, love, and friendship.

As the tour progresses, the young journalist is drawn into the seductive chaos of the music scene, which is rife with challenges and temptations that test his ethics and integrity. Struggling to maintain his journalistic objectivity, he becomes enmeshed in the personal dramas of the band and its entourage. This experience forces him to reconcile his lofty ambitions with the gritty realities of life, love, and the pursuit of creativity, all while trying to deliver a story that will define his career and the band he has come to admire.