Famous People Who Studied Music

There are many benefits to a sound music education. Ever wonder which famous people have studied music, but decided not to pursue music as a profession? Check out this list!!

Flute Trumpet John Quincy Adams (6th President of the United States) John Glenn (Astronaut and U.S. Senator) Alanis Morrisette (singer) Michael Anthony (Bass player for Van Halen) Halle Berry (actress) Drew Carey (actor/comedian) Celine Dion (singer) Stephen Tyler (lead singer for Aerosmith) Alyssa Milano (actress) Prince Charles (future King of England) Noah Webster (Webster's Dictionary) Darcy Hordichuk (NHL Nashville Predators) Gwen Stephani (singer) Richard Gere (actor) Shania Twain (singer) Oboe Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) (All-State Player in CA) Julia Roberts (actress) Eric Lindros (Dallas Stars Forward) Samuel L. Jackson (actor) Clarinet Rainn Wilson (actor – Dwight from the Office) Trombone Julia Roberts (actress) Bill Engvall (Blue Collar Comedy Tour) Tony Shaloub ("Monk") Nelly Furtado (singer) Eva Longoria ("Desperate Housewives") Tony Stewart (NASCAR Driver) Jimmy Kimmel (comedian/talk show host) Steven Spielberg (movie director) Baritone Robert Reid (former Houston Rocket) Neil Armstrong (Astronaut…first man on the moon) Squidward Amy Acuff (US Olympic High Jumper & Model) Tuba Andy Griffith (actor) Bass Clarinet Malik Rose (NBA) Zakk Wylde (Guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne) Dan Aykroyd (actor) Aretha Franklin ("Queen of Soul", singer) Sax Jennifer Garner (Actress - "Alias") Percussion Bill Clinton (former U.S. President) Mike Anderson (NFL) Roy Williams (NFL Detriot Lions) Tommy Lee (Supernova) Vince Carter (NBA Star) Tracy Simien (NFL) David Robinson (Retired NBA Star - San Antonio Spurs) Eddie George (retired NFL) Tedy Bruschi (Retired NFL Linebacker - New England Patriots) Trent Raznor (Nine Inch Nails – Rock Band) Lionel Richie (singer) Dana Carvey (actor/comedian) Tom Selleck (actor) Vinnie Paul (Pantera – Rock Band) Tyler Wright (NHL Anaheim Ducks) Andy Schneider (NHL Pittsburgh Penguins) Trent Reznor (singer for Nine Inch Nails) Walter Payton (NFL Hall of Fame running back) Johnny Carson (TV Host) French Horn Mike Piazza (former MLB catcher) Ewan McGregor (Obi Wan Kenobi Star Wars I, II, III) Dennis Green (Professional Football Coach) Vanessa Williams (Singer/Actress) Emeril Lagasse (TV Chef) Otto Graham (NFL Hall of Fame quarterback) Rosie O’Donnel (American comedian and talk show host) Samuel L. Jackson (actor) Trevor Pryce (NFL Defensive End, Denver Broncos)

As you can see, this is a BIG list of some VERY successful people. These people and their parents saw the value of a musical education. If you think you would like to be on this list, it is time to consider membership in the Stuttgart Band Program!