26 Actors Who Played in Some Obscure-A** Bands

zachnading Published 03/11/2022 in ftw

You know the popular ones. Jack Black in Tenacious D. Jared Leto in 30 Seconds to Mars. But we've got some gems for you.

There's a pretty obvious connection that exists between Hollywood and the music industry. So it shouldn't come as a shock that multiple actors have either started in bands or found their way back to live music at some point in their careers.

We've collected some of the most intriguing actors who have also dabbled in music. Enjoy.

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1.
'Pete & Pete' star Danny Tamberelli playing guitar for Jounce.
2.
The 'Superbad' actor plays bass for Mainman.
3.
Tim Robbins and the Rogues Gallery Band.
4.
Adam Brody was the drummer for Big Japan.
5.
Russell Crowe, frontman for 30 Odd Foot of Grunts.
6.
Jada rocking TF out in her band Wicked Wisdom.
7.
In his college days, Chevy Chase played drums, keys, and sang vocals for a psychedelic band called Chamaeleon Church.
8.
Of course Keanu would be in a heavy metal band named Dogstar.
9.
Frankie Muniz drummer for Kingsfoil.
10.
Kevin Costner & Modern West.
11.
The Boxmasters, led by vocalist Billy Bob Thornton.
12.
Michael Shanon in his own rock band, Corporal.
13.
Maya Rudolph used to sing back-up vocals for The Rentals.
14.
Zoe Kravitz in her R&B electropop duo, LolaWolf.
15.
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
16.
Corey Feldman in Truth Movement.
17.
Johnny Depp in the supergroup Hollywood Vampires.
18.
Ed Helms in the folk group, The Lonesome Trio.
19.
Actress Zooey Deschanel in the folk duo, She & Him.
20.
Jason Schwartzman is well-known for lending his drumming skills to Phantom Planet.
21.
The 'Gossip Girl' star sings vocals for his pop band, Mothxr.
22.
Cera and fellow actor Clark Duke formed the band The Long Goodbye.
23.
As their name suggests, The Bacon Brothers consists of Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael.
24.
Macaulay Culkin performing with his pizza-themed band, The Pizza Underground
25.
Jared Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars.
26.
Jack Black in Tenacious D.

1.
'Pete & Pete' star Danny Tamberelli playing guitar for Jounce.
2.
The 'Superbad' actor plays bass for Mainman.
3.
Tim Robbins and the Rogues Gallery Band.
4.
Adam Brody was the drummer for Big Japan.
5.
Russell Crowe, frontman for 30 Odd Foot of Grunts.
6.
Jada rocking TF out in her band Wicked Wisdom.
7.
In his college days, Chevy Chase played drums, keys, and sang vocals for a psychedelic band called Chamaeleon Church.
8.
Of course Keanu would be in a heavy metal band named Dogstar.
9.
Frankie Muniz drummer for Kingsfoil.
10.
Kevin Costner & Modern West.
11.
The Boxmasters, led by vocalist Billy Bob Thornton.
12.
Michael Shanon in his own rock band, Corporal.
13.
Maya Rudolph used to sing back-up vocals for The Rentals.
14.
Zoe Kravitz in her R&B electropop duo, LolaWolf.
15.
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
16.
Corey Feldman in Truth Movement.
17.
Johnny Depp in the supergroup Hollywood Vampires.
18.
Ed Helms in the folk group, The Lonesome Trio.
19.
Actress Zooey Deschanel in the folk duo, She & Him.
20.
Jason Schwartzman is well-known for lending his drumming skills to Phantom Planet.
21.
The 'Gossip Girl' star sings vocals for his pop band, Mothxr.
22.
Cera and fellow actor Clark Duke formed the band The Long Goodbye.
23.
As their name suggests, The Bacon Brothers consists of Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael.
24.
Macaulay Culkin performing with his pizza-themed band, The Pizza Underground
25.
Jared Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars.
26.
Jack Black in Tenacious D.