It's Official....Actors going into music? What were they thinking?!?

lateforwork · 10-27-2008, 05:03 PM

So, my friend and I were recently arguing about actors who take a shot at forming their own music bands and going into the music biz. We're trying to think of some who have tried and actually made it. But this is what we've come up with keanu reeves, kevin bacon, & jared leto. I'm def. not a fan of any of their music...but are there any GOOD ones?

GirlsAloudFan · 10-27-2008, 06:08 PM

Lindsay Lohan is the first that comes to mind. And Hillary Duff's debut album was hot. Zooey Deschanel made a fun, quirky album with M. Ward this year.

Miley was technically an actor before she started recording music, so mark her down as well.

corianderstem · 10-28-2008, 12:43 AM

While I will admit to owning both of Lindsay Lohan's albums, you cannot truly and sincerely claim that they are any good. There are maybe one or two songs on each that I find fun and decent pop. But they're full of a lot of crap.

Milla Jovovich put out a pop album in 1991 or 1992, and it's actually quite good. Although I suppose she was a model turned singer, and then an actor.

Scarlett Johansson put out an album of Tom Waits covers earlier this year that was mostly panned. I thought it was somewhat interesting, but really, she should keep her day job.

zuropa_fit · 10-28-2008, 01:58 AM

Um... Eddie Murphy? (My Girl Wants To) Party All The Time?
Don Johnson? Heartbreak?

Genius!!

Does Ethan Hawke's "Nothin' " from Reality Bites count? I love that song! (Although technically that's a fictional character in a fictional band called Hey That's My Bike - best band name evah!)

The Sad Punk · 10-28-2008, 05:21 AM

Kylie?

edurban · 10-28-2008, 11:15 AM

You asked for it:

YouTube - Leonard Nimoy's Ballad of Bilbo Baggins

elevated_u2_fan · 10-28-2008, 11:22 AM

Bruce Willis' Return Of Bruno is a mind-blowing experience...

lateforwork · 10-28-2008, 04:13 PM

Bruce Willis/Eddie Murphy...classic...haha

**Diemen** · 10-28-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlsAloudFan

Lindsay Lohan is the first that comes to mind. And Hillary Duff's debut album was hot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lateforwork

but are there any GOOD ones?

elevated_u2_fan · 10-28-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by edurban

You asked for it:

YouTube - Leonard Nimoy's Ballad of Bilbo Baggins

I'll see your Nimoy and raise you a Shatner:

YouTube - William Shatner - Rocket man

CampField · 10-28-2008, 05:22 PM

Haha well I can’t really think of an actor who started what I’d consider a
"GOOD" band… but other actors who’ve dabbled in “music”: bruce willis,
chris Jericho, steven segal (seriously). There’s a few other funny ones
I’m forgetting I’m sure…

cinnaminson · 10-29-2008, 12:24 AM

Has anyone mentioned the Bacon Brothers?

No spoken words · 10-29-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cinnaminson

Has anyone mentioned the Bacon Brothers?

The very first post mentions Kevin Bacon.

GAF has crap taste everyone, just a heads up here.

cinnaminson · 10-29-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No spoken words

The very first post mentions Kevin Bacon.

GAF has crap taste everyone, just a heads up here.

I'm very very tired.

I think we all gathered that GAF has crap taste by his name.

No spoken words · 10-29-2008, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cinnaminson

I'm very very tired.

I think we all gathered that GAF has crap taste by his name.

This thread's awesomeness did not wake you up?

10-27-2008, 05:03 PM	#1
lateforwork Babyface Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 16 Local Time: 11:28 PM	It's Official....Actors going into music? What were they thinking?!? So, my friend and I were recently arguing about actors who take a shot at forming their own music bands and going into the music biz. We're trying to think of some who have tried and actually made it. But this is what we've come up with keanu reeves, kevin bacon, & jared leto. I'm def. not a fan of any of their music...but are there any GOOD ones?

10-28-2008, 12:43 AM	#3
corianderstem The Rural Juror Premium Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In the land of hope and dreams. Posts: 17,695 Local Time: 06:28 PM	While I will admit to owning both of Lindsay Lohan's albums, you cannot truly and sincerely claim that they are any good. There are maybe one or two songs on each that I find fun and decent pop. But they're full of a lot of crap. Milla Jovovich put out a pop album in 1991 or 1992, and it's actually quite good. Although I suppose she was a model turned singer, and then an actor. Scarlett Johansson put out an album of Tom Waits covers earlier this year that was mostly panned. I thought it was somewhat interesting, but really, she should keep her day job. __________________ "I'm so mad right now, all I can do is dance!"

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cinnaminson Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Premium Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the bog of eternal stench - damn cats Posts: 8,763 Local Time: 01:28 PM	Has anyone mentioned the Bacon Brothers? __________________ Start walking behind me. We can start a parade!

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10-27-2008, 06:08 PM	#2
GirlsAloudFan Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,127 Local Time: 08:28 PM	Lindsay Lohan is the first that comes to mind. And Hillary Duff's debut album was hot. Zooey Deschanel made a fun, quirky album with M. Ward this year. Miley was technically an actor before she started recording music, so mark her down as well.

10-28-2008, 01:58 AM	#4
zuropa_fit Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: On the starting line, back of the pack Posts: 8,505 Local Time: 07:28 PM	Um... Eddie Murphy? (My Girl Wants To) Party All The Time? Don Johnson? Heartbreak? Genius!! Does Ethan Hawke's "Nothin' " from Reality Bites count? I love that song! (Although technically that's a fictional character in a fictional band called Hey That's My Bike - best band name evah!)

10-28-2008, 04:13 PM	#8
lateforwork Babyface Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 16 Local Time: 11:28 PM	Bruce Willis/Eddie Murphy...classic...haha

10-28-2008, 05:22 PM	#11
CampField Babyface Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10 Local Time: 09:28 PM	Haha well I can’t really think of an actor who started what I’d consider a "GOOD" band… but other actors who’ve dabbled in “music”: bruce willis, chris Jericho, steven segal (seriously). There’s a few other funny ones I’m forgetting I’m sure…