It is often said that being a jack of all trades makes you a master of none. Is this always the case? Well, it is not based on what some rock stars can do. There is a group of highly educated and genius rock stars who rule many jungles (the world of rock and academics). Below is a list of the smartest rock stars of all time.  

1. Brian May

Brian May, a talented guitarist affiliated to the rock band Queen, wears many hats. He is a distinguished astrophysicist, rock musician, and songwriter. Before unleashing his guitar magic in Queen, Brian May was trying to satisfy his insatiable appetite for astronomy. He was pursuing a Ph.D. in astrophysics at Imperial College in London. It is amazing that this man never lost the enthusiasm for the stars even when he stayed for almost four decades before completing his doctorate. The Queen band prevented him from getting the doctorate around 1971. Nonetheless, he finally did acquire his Ph.D. in 2007. Had he not shifted his focus to music, he would have become a great rocket scientist.  

2. Tom Scholz

What was guitarist Tom Scholz doing with his life before venturing into the world of rock music? The answer is rather hard to imagine or believe. Prior to founding the Boston band and making enormous sales of albums, Tom was busy chasing a masters degree in the early 1970s. It was not just any masters degree but one in the field of mechanical engineering. His wealth of knowledge in mechanical engineering has also been immensely beneficial to Boston band. The bulk of the recording gear that the band uses has been designed by Tom. In fact, the process of recording and producing the first two albums of the band was done in Tom’s basement. It seems the mechanical engineering knowledge Tom Scholz amassed has been the salvation of the band. It cannot go unmentioned that Tom is also the mastermind behind Rockman portable guitar amplifier invention.  

3. Dexter Holland

A key member of the Offspring band, Dexter Holland is a rhythm guitarist and an academic bigwig. He attended the University of South California for his higher learning. Dexter boasts of a degree in Biology and a masters degree in Molecular Biology. The academic journey did not culminate in a masters degree. Dexter was determined to pursue a doctorate degree in molecular Biology and had enrolled for it but the band’s success became a hindrance. Nonetheless, there is no denying that Dexter is an expert in molecular biology.  

4. Huey Lewis

Little is known of Huey Lewis’s intellectual power but he is definitely a smart rock star. His academic narrative is quite unique since he dropped out of college and decided to pursue music. Right from an early age, Huey was a smart kid. He even skipped second grade. Later on, when he got an admission to Cornell University, he pursued engineering. This did not last for long and eventually, he dropped out. This was motivated by his love for music.  

Final Thoughts ...

To wrap up, there exist rock stars who can dance to the tune of music and education simultaneously. These numerous rock musicians have proven beyond reasonable doubt that it is possible to master multiple skills in different fields. They are talented both musically and intellectually.    

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