Cillian Murphy
That's right, Tommy Shelby himself is a huge music fan. And even though he doesn't officially play anymore, he always enjoys a good time with his guitar. During his teenage years, he served as a singer, pianist, and guitarist for various bands while trying to pursue his dream of becoming a rock star.
Later, after graduating from high school, he founded, together with his younger brother, the band entitled The Sons of Mr. Green Genes (a title that arose thanks to the song by Frank Zappa). There, he performed on rhythm guitar but the dream was short-lived. One day they were offered a contract to record five albums, but they decided to reject the offer as they were offered little money and Cillian did not want to interfere with his brother's education. Eventually, the decision didn't come to a bad end because that's how he discovered his true vocation: acting.
Idris Elbe
If we think of Idris Elba, the first thing that comes to mind is his career as an actor. We've seen him shine in the Thor, Hobbs & Shaw movie saga, The Suicide Squad, among many other projects. However, he also has a successful music career.
The British actor knew how to have a recognized facet as a DJ, where he was known under the name DJ Big Driis. He has collaborated with artists such as Madonna and Jay-Z and has participated in major events such as the Glastonbury Festival and the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. In addition, he recorded several songs and an EP where he dabbled in genres like reggae and hip-hop. And as if that were not enough, in 2018, he founded the record label 7Wallace Music.
Christopher Lee
Unfortunately, the Lord of the Rings actor passed away in 2015 but he left a legacy not only in the world of cinema but also in music. Known worldwide for his deep and powerful voice, the interpreter knew how to take advantage of it and decided to focus on his second passion, music.
On several occasions, he expressed his fanaticism for heavy metal, which emerged during the 70s, thanks to the band Black Sabbath. He collaborated with the bands Rhapsody and Manowar and recorded four symphonic heavy metal albums, including a Christmas album titled A Heavy Metal Christmas. In this regard, the actor was very clear. “I think that things, no matter what they are, should surprise. Heavy metal, since its inception, has shocked the world and to be able to be in it, and still be able to shock my audience is very important."
Juliette Lewis
Although many know her for her roles in Natural Born Killers, Cape Fear, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, or in the Yellowjackets series, the truth is that Juliette Lewis also has a lesser-known facet as a singer.
In 2003, she founded the band Juliette and the Licks, where she is a singer. It is a rock band that has collaborated with various artists, including Dave Grohl. In 2009, the band took a break but in 2015 they resumed activities and to this day, they continue to play and compose new songs.
Kevin Bacon
The iconic protagonist of Footloose, he founded the band The Bacon Brothers with his brother Michael. Although they have made music since they were little, it was not until 1995 that they officially founded the band. As for the type of music they perform, it could be said that they cover genres such as rock, folk, soul, and country. In total, they have released six albums and from time to time, they tour.
Jamie Campbell Bower
The actor who gained popularity after his stint on Stranger Things as the villain Vecna also has his musical side. In 2015 he founded the punk band Counterfeit with his brother and a group of friends, where they released a large number of songs. However, the group dissolved in 2020 but that hasn't stopped the actor from continuing to release music as a solo artist.
Michael Shannon
Without a doubt, Michael Shannon is an actor who brings a lot of energy to the movies in which he stars. He does the same in Corporal, the indie rock band that he integrates and in which he develops as a singer and composer. It was founded in 2002 but it was not until 2010 when they released their first album.
