Kim Bodnia Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 While I'm not precisely the most informed to discuss Jeff Bridges, the few movies that I've seen (Big Lebowski, True Grit, The Lookout) have left me really satisfied with his work. I recently streamed his album, it was slow paced, folk, and there was probably a SXSW performance if I recall correctly, nothing really that would made me run to the nearest store and get a copy of the album. Then there is William Shatner, Hugh Laurie, I haven't watched a single episode of House M.D., so I'm not excited about a Laurie album either, although I understand that there is a large swath of television audience that tunes in to his show every week (or weekday?). Then there is Timberlake, and although I may be too old to find his music appealing, in the very few films that I've seen he appears to be a very frank, down to earth person, I especially enjoyed his work in Alpha Dog. So, what to make of these actors/singers? Is there true music, songwriting talent there? During a period of my life I was listening to a lot of Sinatra, although I've never seen any of his movies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 John Travolta can sing. Don't think that he writes songs, but as far as doing musicals and stuff, he can sing (and, of course, dance), so that is all cool. But, it seems like you are looking at actors as more than just being able to sing, but as musical artists in their own right. I can think of a few. Zooey DachanelOne of the most beautiful voices out there. And, She & Him isn't my thing, but it's not bad. Kevin BaconApparently The Bacon Brothers have some pretty decent roots/rock stuff. Rick SpringfieldMusician first, but then made his name as an actor before having hit songs in the 80s. Lyle LovettYeah, I know, he's a musician who acts. But I happen to love his acting in those Altman movies, so I am including him here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D.B. Cooper Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Kevin Costner and Modern West Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I first knew Will Oldham (Bonnie 'Prince' Billy) as an actor. He was great as a teenage preacher in John Sayles' movie Matewan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Russel Crowe and the Third Odd Foot Grunts??? Keanue ReevesSteve Martin has a band tooAlso Scarlett Johansen released an album with Pete Yorn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 don't forget Kevin Spacey! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Yeah, Keanu Reeves is a bassist in a band called Dogstar. Never listened to 'em. How could we forget the great Bruce Willis? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junkiesmile Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Dennis Quaid has a blues band called The Sharks. Doesn't Jared Leto have a band?Jamie FoxGary Busey played a great Buddy Holly and sang all of the songs on the soundtrack. Willie NelsonKris Kristofferson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Neil Innes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Singers who also act,one of my alltime favs: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Vincent Gallo's got a pretty solid record to his name. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHWBM-sfiC0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Tom Waits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 ElvisBilly Bob ThorntonClint Eastwood sings (barely) and composesMadonnaThe BeatlesThe MonkeesBarbara Streisand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Frank Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 The best actor singing has to be Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood in 'Paint your Wagon'. As mentioned earlier, Tom Waits has put in some great movie performances over the years. He was the lead in the Jarmusch film 'Down by Law' which was great. Not a singer but Woody Allen plays a mean clarinet and has a jazz band. If I recall he once missed an Oscars ceremony because was playing in a local club. I believe Jenny Lewis started out as an actress. Do Spinal Tap count? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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PopTodd Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Do Spinal Tap count?HELLY YES, Spinal Tap counts! And, great call on Dan Akroyd, howdjadoo. So, for that matter, you gotta include John Belushi, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junkiesmile Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Alanis MorrisetteFrank SinatraDolly PartonJerry ReedDidn't Bob Dylan act in a movie?Jon Bon Jovi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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choo-choo-charlie Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I believe Jenny Lewis started out as an actress. Fact. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Lindsay Lohan is probably the most talented female artist of our time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 And this the worst "singer"of our time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V1ASh-5gs4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kim Bodnia Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 The beautiful Juliette Lewis, my earliest memory of her is this film She has her own band Juliette and the Licks, I've never heard any of her songs though.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 ^ Can be found on "Spotify" Brrr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kim Bodnia Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 ^ Can be found on "Spotify" Brrr Thanks, I'll check it out soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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