Rock-n-roll culture has been intertwined with the American Dream for decades. Millions of people dream of becoming rock stars, meeting their favorite performers or just enjoy listening to the musical works on a daily basis. For those lucky few that have the financial resources to secure jumbo mortgage and put down a sizable down payment they can get closer to their favorite rock legend as the market is currently flooded with homes of some of the most popular musicians of all time.

Jerry Garcia's "Crash Pad" in San Francisco

For thirty years Jerry Garcia was living the life of a true rock legend courtesy of his role in the Grateful Dead. The band first formed in 1965 in the San Francisco Bay Area and during their career millions of self proclaimed "dead heads" were dedicated to following the band and attending multiple concerts. It was this loyal fan devotion that allowed Garcia to build masses of wealth and purchase an expansive Mediterranean home situated in the hills near the City by the Bay.

That property is now listed as being for sale for $4 million and Sotheby's currently holds the exclusive listing for the property. Garcia was actually raised in the Marin County Hills and this house was his home and fortress in between touring with the band. The 7,000 square foot house is situated on 10 acres of prime real estate and has views from Berkeley Hills to the Pacific Ocean. The property features a swimming pool, organic garden and private power generator.

Sheryl Crow's Tennessee Home

Music is ingrained in the American way of life from coast to coast and during the first wave of authentic Rock-n-Roll, Tennessee was music central. One musician who planted roots in order to be closer to the original home of The King, Sun Records and Dolly Parton, was Sheryl Crow. Now her College Grove estate featuring an equestrian facility, a 14-stall barn, indoor riding area, media room and music studio is on the market. The property (built in 2000) is currently listed at $7,500,000 and has 5 beds, 7 baths, and around 10,264 square feet.

American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress, Sheryl Crow started out her career as a back up singer for many legendary artists including Tina Turner and Don Henley. She branched out on her own and her breakout song was "All I Wanna Do." Since then the talented artist has sold 16 million records, won multiple Grammy's and earned every penny needed to buy the home now currently for sale.

Jim Morrison's "Love Street" Home in California

For many rock fans, Jim Morrison was the closest thing to god on earth. American artist Jim Morrison was a singer, lyricist, poet, and amateur filmmaker who rose to notoriety has the infamous singer of legendary rock group The Doors. Those who visit West Hollywood and Los Angeles can find plenty of buildings where the singer once hung out, performed, jammed and raised heck. Of those visitors with the spare cash, the house he shared with his longtime lover Pamela Courson in Laurel Canyon California is being sold for $1.19 million.

This home was the inspiration for the song entitled "Love Street" and features custom-designed furniture, outdoor patios, fire pits, and an outdoor shower. Additionally, there is the "secret shower" where Morrison penned lyrics and poetry on the adjoining walls.

Those interested in becoming the owners of these historic and pop-culturally rich homes need to act quickly. Currently, mortgage rates are at historic lows, meaning that borrowing money to finance the purchase is cheap. Plus, the homes with the stories are often the one's that sell quickly.