<P> In 1987 , Sherrie Christian ( Julianne Hough ) arrives in Los Angeles from Oklahoma with dreams of becoming a singer . Meanwhile , barback Drew Boley ( Diego Boneta ) prepares for another night of work at The Bourbon Room ( `` Sister Christian / Just Like Paradise / Nothin ' But a Good Time '' ) . As Sherrie approaches The Bourbon , her suitcase is stolen . Drew tries to catch the robber , but fails . He comforts Sherrie and , upon learning of her situation , gets her a job at the Bourbon Room as a waitress . </P>
<P> In 1987 , Sherrie Christian ( Julianne Hough ) arrives in Los Angeles from Oklahoma with dreams of becoming a singer . Meanwhile , barback Drew Boley ( Diego Boneta ) prepares for another night of work at The Bourbon Room ( `` Sister Christian / Just Like Paradise / Nothin ' But a Good Time '' ) . As Sherrie approaches The Bourbon , her suitcase is stolen . Drew tries to catch the robber , but fails . He comforts Sherrie and , upon learning of her situation , gets her a job at the Bourbon Room as a waitress . </P>
what time period is rock of ages set in
what time period is rock of ages set in
1987
1987