Bad to the Bone was released by George Thorogood and the Destroyers in 1982 and became closely associated with Stephen King's Christine, directed by John Carpenter and released in 1983. The song plays as the red and white Plymouth Fury is introduced, cementing its link to rebellious cars and dangerous attitudes. Its riff has since appeared across films, adverts and edits, and short clips circulate widely as a meme for confident entrances. The Christine connection keeps this version distinct from generic rock stings, giving it a specific cinematic menace.