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barista.babe:
Am I really the only person that's sick of all of this cross marketing and highly anticipated debut album of celebrity/actor/famous for no reason? I mention this because I just read an article stating that the one kid from Degrassi high (the new one, not the glorious amazing classic from the 80s) is releasing a hip-hop album. His musical stage name is Drake (on Degrassi he's the black kid who got shot and was in a wheelchair for most of the series). Anyways, it's not just this kid -- it's also Jared Leto (and a pathetic excuse for a band 30 Seconds to Mars) and Taylor Momsen (the younger blonde chick from Gossip Girl. Apparently, she thinks she's Courtney Love (grosssssss) and has a band called the Pretty Reckless. She also allegedly fired 1/2 of her band because they didn't look "punk" enough) and virtually every actor/actress on a cable TV show.

So...
I guess I'm wondering if anyone enjoys these bands (or a band with a similar situation - actor/actress trying to get involved in the music industry, whether for art or money)? I have yet to come across an actor that became a musician that I really really enjoy. The only one that seems to come to mind is Jason Schwartzman  (Phantom Planet/Coconut Records). But aside from that...what is there?

Is it art? Is it them taking on the "role" of musician or bandmate (or frontman/frontwoman of a band in most cases).

I just think that celebrity music projects are becoming like celebrity fragrances --- practically everywhere and usually shitty.

Am I wrong?

Bastardous Bassist:
Well, there's Band From TV, but that's slightly different.

Other than that, I've not really noticed.

barista.babe:
Not so much a yardstick.

Big Happy Captain:
wasn't the dude from Phantom Planet in the band BEFORE he became an actor?

frankly i think its all a bit close-minded. frankly if someone is musically creative, as well as having an interest in the dramatic arts, then its fair enough if they try to pursue both.

sure, they may be "pretty shit", but thats just opinion, which can be applied to any band.

Bonnie Prince Billy is a great actor as well as a great musician. i reckon most people here would agree with me on that, so its not like the 2 art forms cant be inexclusive. (am i using that word right?)

E. Spaceman:
Iggy Pop.

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