How to Rock facts for kids

Quick facts for kids How to Rock
Genre	Teen sitcom
Created by	Jim O'Doherty
Developed by	David M. Israel
Starring	Cymphonique Miller Samantha Boscarino Max Schneider Lulu Antariksa Halston Sage Noah Crawford Christopher O'Neal
Opening theme	"Only You Can Be You" by Cymphonique Miller
Composer(s)	Toby Gad, Jared Cotter, Cymphonique & P.R. Miller
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	25 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	David M. Israel Gina Girolamo Leslie Morgenstein
Camera setup	Single-camera
Running time	24 and 46 minutes
Production company(s)	Alloy Entertainment Nickelodeon Productions
Release
Original network	Nickelodeon
Original release	February 4 (2012-02-04) – December 8, 2012 (2012-12-08)

How to Rock is a fun American sitcom (a comedy show about everyday situations) that aired on Nickelodeon. It ran from February 4 to December 8, 2012. The show stars singer and songwriter Cymphonique Miller. She also sang the theme song for Nickelodeon's Winx Club.

The TV series is based on a book from 2011 called How to Rock Braces and Glasses by Meg Haston. Nickelodeon decided to make the show on May 23, 2011. They planned for 20 episodes, but later increased it to 26. However, two episodes were combined into one special, so 25 episodes actually aired. Filming for the series began in August 2011. It was the first TV sitcom made by Alloy Entertainment.

In August 2012, the show's producer, David M. Israel, confirmed that How to Rock would not return for a second season.

What is How to Rock About?

The story follows Kacey Simon (Cymphonique Miller), who used to be a very popular but sometimes mean girl. Her popularity drops when she has to wear braces and glasses. Her old "perfect" friends, called The Perfs, start ignoring her.

Kacey then finds a new way to express herself through music. She becomes the lead singer of a pop/hip-hop band called Gravity 4. Her new bandmates are Stevie (Lulu Antariksa), Zander (Max Schneider), Nelson (Noah Crawford), and Kevin (Christopher O'Neal). The band soon renames itself Gravity 5.

Their success creates a rivalry with Kacey's old group, The Perfs. This rival band includes her former friends and now rivals, Molly (Samantha Boscarino) and Grace (Halston Sage).

Meet the Characters

Main Characters in How to Rock

• Kacey Simon (Cymphonique Miller) was the leader of The Perfs. Now, she is the lead singer of Gravity 5. After getting glasses and braces, her social status changed. Even though she used to make fun of the Gravity 5 members, Zander convinced her to join. Kacey is confident and bold. She learns to accept herself and others as they are.
• Molly Garfunkel (Samantha Boscarino) is the new leader of The Perfs. She is the main rival in the show. Molly is competitive and a talented singer and dancer. She was Kacey's best friend before. Molly often feels insecure and tries to make Kacey and Gravity 5 look bad. Her best friend is Grace King.
• Zander Robbins (Max Schneider) is the new student at Brewster High School. He plays guitar, keyboard, and is the DJ for Gravity 5. He is also the band's leader. Zander is cool and handsome. He often looks at himself in the mirror. He is new, so he doesn't always notice when The Perfs are being mean.
• Stevie Baskara (Lulu Antariksa) is Gravity 5's smart, sarcastic, and tough bass player. The Perfs often call her "Loserberry," which annoys her. She is a tomboy and can burp whenever she wants. She has four older brothers. Stevie also plays the violin and cello.
• Grace King (Halston Sage) is Molly's beautiful but innocent sidekick. She is also the second-in-command of The Perfs. Grace tries to act mean like Molly, but she is usually kind to others. She briefly left The Perfs because Molly was too mean. She and Nelson have a crush on each other.
• Nelson Baxter (Noah Crawford) is the tech-savvy keyboard player for Gravity 5. He loves sci-fi and is Kevin's best friend. Nelson can get shy around girls. He is the treasurer of the science club and loves video games. He and Grace like each other.
• Kevin Reed (Christopher O'Neal) is the drummer for Gravity 5 and Nelson's best friend. He loves food and can be awkward around girls. He is athletic but sometimes lazy. Kevin is not good at lying. He loves video games and bad puns. He has a crush on Kacey.

Other Important Characters

• Andy Bartlet (Jacob Houston) is a quirky but kind student at Brewster High School. Most students see him as a geek. However, Gravity 5 sees him as a good friend. He tries to make friends but has some gross habits.
• Mr. March (Kirk Fox) is the history teacher. His catchphrase is "What's up?!" He tries to talk like young people. He often helps the Gravity 5 members.
• Iverne (Fuschia J. Walker) is the school lunch lady. She is often grumpy. She has a crush on Mr. March. Students usually don't like the food she makes.
• Danny Mango (T.J. Miller) is the owner of Danny Mango's, a smoothie shop. He also teaches driving. He is Stevie's boss. He always talks about himself in the third person.
• Dahlia (HaleyAnn Johnson) is a student with a big crush on Zander. She helps with the school newspaper.
• Mall Cop (Jason Sims-Prewitt) is a security guard at the mall. He sometimes gets annoyed by Gravity 5's antics.

How to Rock Episodes

The show has 25 episodes, each about the band's adventures. Here are some of them:

Songs from the Show

Here are some of the songs featured in the episodes:

• "Only You Can Be You" – Gravity 5 ("How to Rock Braces and Glasses"; "How to Rock Camping")
• "Rules for Being Popular" – The Perfs ("How to Rock Braces and Glasses"; "How to Rock a Music Video"; "How to Rock a Lunch Table"; "How to Rock Cee Lo"; "How to Rock a Yearbook")
• "I'll Be There" – Kacey Simon ("How to Rock Braces and Glasses")
• "Go With Gravity" – Gravity 5 ("How to Rock a Messy Bet"; "How to Rock a Lunch Table")
• "Hey Now" – Gravity 5 ("How to Rock a Guest List")
• "Good Life" – Gravity 5 ("How to Rock a Music Video")
• "Music Sounds Better With U" – Big Time Rush ("How to Rock an Election")
• "Today's School News/You Want News, Babe" – Gravity 5 ("How to Rock a Newscast")
• "Move With the Crowd" – Gravity 5 ("How to Rock a Secret Agent"; "How to Rock an Election"; "How to Rock a Love Song")
• "Last 1 Standing" – Gravity 5 ("How to Rock a Birthday Party"; "How to Rock a Part-Time Job")
• "War on the Dance Floor" – Kacey Simon ("How to Rock Halloween")
• "How You Do It" – Gravity 5 ("How to Rock a Basketball Team")
• "Lady" – Zander Robbins ("How to Rock a Love Song")
• "All About Tonight" – Kacey Simon ("How to Rock Cee Lo")
• "Crazy" – Kacey and Cee Lo ("How to Rock Cee Lo")
• "Rock with Me" – Gravity 5 ("How to Rock a Singing Telegram")
• "Just Do Me" – Gravity 5 ("How to Rock a Yearbook"; "How to Rock a Good Deed")
• "Me, Myself and I" – Gravity 5, The Perfs and Trey Grant ("How to Rock a High School Sensation")
• "Deck the Halls" – Gravity 5 ("How to Rock Christmas")

When and Where How to Rock Aired

The series first aired on Nickelodeon channels in different countries:

• United States: February 4, 2012
• Canada: July 23, 2012
• UK and Ireland: May 20, 2013
• Australia: August 13, 2013

See also

A robot for kids.

In Spanish: How to Rock para niños