Nerds in Music

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Some musicians display their nerd-flag like a badge of honor. They write songs about popular sci-fi or general geekery and hob-knob with other genre icons. Others downplay the cerebral side of themselves, choosing instead to focus on the theater of their own music. Here are ten artists who are hands-down nerds, whether ‘out of the closet’ or not about their nerdy tendencies!

5) Brad Paisley. Brad is responsible for the chart-topping dweeb anthem ‘Online’. The video, which showcases both Jason Alexander of

Seinfeld

fame and Bill Shatner, was selected Video of the Year at the 2007 Country Music Awards. As for Brad himself, he was awarded a full ASCAP scholarship to Belmont University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music business before quickly launching himself as one of the top names in country music. Unlike some other male country artists, Paisley has never been involved in drunken bar brawls, political mud-slinging, drug abuse, or disrespect towards women. He chooses instead to write and sing about clean fun, love, and life in the country. Married to a gorgeous actress, the father of two, and squeaky-clean by nature, Brad is a nerd success story!

4) Alfred “Weird Al” Yankovic. With popular titles such as ‘White and Nerdy’, “The Sage Begins”, and “It’s All About the Pentiums”, Weird Al is a smart, funny artist who strives to maintain a “more of less family-friendly image”. He has played the accordion since the day before he turned six years old, was named valedictorian in high school, and graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a degree in architecture. Al was also a member of the National Forensics League, was on the yearbook staff, and was also in the Volcano Worshippers Club, which Al and friends created solely to have another photo in the yearbook.

3) Dexter Holland, front man and rhythm guitarist for The Offspring. It’s hard to believe that the guy screaming and wailing his way through ‘Come Out and Play’ and ‘Want You Bad’ was once a PhD candidate in molecular biology at the University of Southern California, but it’s true. The valedictorian of Pacifica High School, Dexter earned his bachelor’s in biology and a Master’s in molecular biology before abandoning his PhD to focus on his musical aims. With an active career and touring schedule from 1994 to 2007 (until the band went on hiatus), it appears Holland made an astute decision.

2) David Draiman, lead singer of Disturbed. After attending several Jewish schools in his youth, Draiman then triple-majored in Philosophy, Business Administration, and Political Science at Loyola University. After school, he was a medical assistant. Interested in music, he arrived at his audition for Disturbed with original songs already penned, showing intelligence and initiative. Now 37 and having touring with Marilyn Manson, Ozzy Osbourne, and System of a Down, Draiman’s smarts have landed him at the forefront of heavy metal since 1996 and still going strong.

1) Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle of Simon and Garfunkle. Both of these men are educated as well as talented. Simon earned his degree in English literature from Queens College before briefly attending Brooklyn Law School. Garfunkle attained his Bachelor of Arts degree in art history and continued on to achieve his Master’s degree in mathematics. Together, the educated duo went on to be inducted into the

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

and win several Grammy awards.

So there you have it. Musicians from all genres can be nerdy, smart, and successful. So pick up that guitar, or accordion, and be proud of your nerdiness!

Nerds in Music by Matthew Warren of

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