# Hottest people who are also brilliant musicians **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 10, 2008, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472 "2008-08-10T03:22:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![fusoya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecccb3/32.png) [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/61 "2008-08-11T13:53:37Z")
60 posts in and not even one mention of [Lisa](http://www.ear.fm/Encyclopedia%20L/loeb4.gif) [Loeb](http://www.jewishjournal.com/images/photos/ART_loeb1_012705.jpg)? What’s wrong with you people? ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/62 "2008-08-11T14:45:54Z")
[QUOTE=fusoya] 60 posts in and not even one mention of [Lisa](http://www.ear.fm/Encyclopedia%20L/loeb4.gif) [Loeb](http://www.jewishjournal.com/images/photos/ART_loeb1_012705.jpg)? What’s wrong with you people? [/QUOTE] Oh, I think Loeb is hot as all get out, but I wasn’t going to rate her as a “brilliant” musician. Don’t know her work that well beyond _Stay_ and the one with the “Hello Kitty” vid ---
**Author:** ![Drake\_Tungsten](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/51bf81/32.png) [@Drake\_Tungsten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drake_Tungsten)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/63 "2008-08-11T15:06:36Z")
I agree whole-heartedly with **Alistair** ’s list. I _did_ introduce him to Nellie McKay, though, so I get to be best man at the wedding. My wife Regina Spektor will of course be DJ-ing the event. I do love Robbie Robertson, but I always favored Rick Danko. Charlie Hunter annoys me because any man that pretty doesn’t need to be that talented. Leave the 8-string guitar virtuosity for us normal people so we can get girls. Same for Corinne Bailey Rae, Joss Stone, David Bowie, John Mayer, Norah Jones… ---
**Author:** ![BaneSidhe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c5a1d2/32.png) [@BaneSidhe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaneSidhe)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/64 "2008-08-11T15:21:07Z")
\*Stewart Copeland [AND he can ride a horse too!] \*Trent Reznor, esp when he had long hair. OM, NOM, NOM. \*Vivian Campbell, one of rock’s most underrated guitar players. \*David Bowie. Mmmmmm… \*Siouxie Sioux. Gods, but she’s gorgeous! ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/65 "2008-08-11T17:27:10Z")
[QUOTE=phil417] Just an aside (& I have to laugh). My 21-year-old daughter saw Wierd Al Yankovic in concert recently. She told me (privately, her husband & mine were both outside) that, “for an old guy, he’s so cute!” Does this fit the OP? There are plenty of us who feel he’s a brilliant musician, and when I was younger, I thought he (when he was younger) was hot. What say you, dopers? Love, Phil [/QUOTE] I was going to say him, but I didn’t want to look like a complete dork. He’s not so much hot as looks completely huggable. ---
**Author:** ![SaharaTea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@SaharaTea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SaharaTea)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/66 "2008-08-11T17:48:32Z")
[QUOTE=Savannah] [70s-era Robbie Robertson.](http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/meherjones/theband6.gif) [/QUOTE] Oh my lord, yes. I know Scorsese was criticized for showing too much of him during _The Last Waltz_, but I can’t blame him. My pick for hottest rock chick is [Shirley Manson](http://www.blackfive.net/photos/uncategorized/shirley_m_black_dress.jpg). ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/67 "2008-08-11T18:15:23Z")
In my heart, I’ve been Barry Manilow’s wife since 1972. But I admit Weird Al is both brilliant and hot. ---
**Author:** ![Beadalin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Beadalin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beadalin)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/68 "2008-08-11T19:33:24Z")
David Bowie and Nick Cave. ---
**Author:** ![El\_DeLuxo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_deluxo/32/9043_2.png) [@El\_DeLuxo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_DeLuxo)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/69 "2008-08-11T19:36:10Z")
\*\*Dave Wyndorf. \*\* \* Monster Magnet \*is one of the most incredibly talented hard rock bands of the last two decades, maybe of all time, with some brilliant aesthetic qualities that aren’t necessarily widely enough recognized but nonetheless make considerations like massive popularity somewhat beside the point. While the guys all play damned well, the source and propulsive energy of most of MoMag’s artistic magnificence is \*\*Mr. David Wyndorf \*\*-- a vocalist of great sonic and emotional range; composer and lyricist of the songs that are MoMag’s greatness – some of which are underrated but approach genius and can stand as poetry by grace of their resonances, subtleties and grab-your-heart-by-the-ass wildfire energetic – who also produces MoMag’s music and plays (non-lead) guitar. Mr W is all that, and he is one sexy mofo, too. Look at some photos or [of [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8ZoTPQENb8]him in motion](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByCXe3rrSY8&NR=1videos%5B/url)– he’s heat and light, lust and pride, joy and cruelty and rage, with moves that prove he’s either Lord Pan’s favorite bastard, or a cirrocco given man shape. And that long, beautiful hair he’s got, and his wicked, intelligent eyes, how it must feel to have those eyes look upon you fiercely and ablaze with lust… Aaaaah. Aaaiiiee . Mmmmm… uh, excuse me a moment, please (DLux takes a long shivering breath and manages to compose himself). Moving right along…there’s also **Jennifer Herrema** , one-half of the nucleus of the still-lamented Royal Trux. A unique and incredible vocalist with outlaw poet sensibilities, and she can have her way with my gayboy ass anytime, any way and however long she wants to. Ahem…do the long-deceased count, if they qualify as both great musicians and sex gods? Because if they do, I must place \*\*Jimi Hendrix \*\*at the third apex of my triangle. One of the most gifted and brilliant instrumentalists ever to walk the Earth (or be recorded, anyway). And oh my Sweet Infernal Lord of Lust, was he ever a sexy man. ---
**Author:** ![El\_DeLuxo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_deluxo/32/9043_2.png) [@El\_DeLuxo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_DeLuxo)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/70 "2008-08-11T19:42:24Z")
could somebody who knows what s/he is doing please fix the links I tried to insert in that messed up message i just now posted, please? sorry about that, people. i just can’t figure out how to do that. shouldn’t have even tried ---
**Author:** ![Mister\_Rik](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mister_rik/32/491_2.png) [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/71 "2008-08-11T19:59:07Z")
How about Michael Jackson … when he caught fire? ---
**Author:** ![Chum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ab097/32.png) [@Chum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chum)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/72 "2008-08-11T22:38:02Z")
For males, I think Prince takes the cake. He’s sexiness condensed into an adorable little package. And he’s almost inarguably brilliant as a musician. For females, I wish I could say Kate Bush - I think she’s the most brilliant female musician. But I don’t think she’s “hot.” Pretty and cute, yes. For looks I’d say Beyonce, but I don’t think she’s brilliant - just a good singer. I guess I don’t really know who to pick. Regina Spektor is a good choice, but I feel like there’s got to be a better one. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/73 "2008-08-11T22:49:16Z")
Are you kidding? No love for [Emmy Rossum](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0eGe-VV7I8) ? The voice of an angel and a face to match. [More Emmy.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp4UqGxOeHk) ---
**Author:** ![jharvey963](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/54ee81/32.png) [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2008, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/74 "2008-08-12T18:24:26Z")
73 posts and no one has mentioned [Faith Hill](http://www.wallpaperbase.com/wallpapers/celebs/faithhill/faith_hill_10.jpg) yet? I’m not a big C&W fan, but whenever I see her, the phrase “impossibly beautiful” comes to mind. J. ---
**Author:** ![CaerieD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@CaerieD](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaerieD)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2008, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/75 "2008-08-12T19:17:17Z")
Stepping a bit further from the mainstream, how about [Amanda](http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i19/polishsqueaktoy/Amanda_Palmer--large-msg-1185729863.jpg) [Palmer](http://www.justout.com/uploads/01_Blog_Photos/10_2007/AmandaPalmer_2007.jpg) from the Dresden Dolls? Probably the most well-known song she’s done is [Coin-Operated Boy](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAnyYTjjhJ0), but that one doesn’t even begin to hint at her talent. The music itself is always incredible, but even more striking are her lyrics, which could easily stand alone as poetry and yet are perfectly complimented by her compositions. And she looks like a delightfully evil pin-up. ---
**Author:** ![kelly5078](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/6f9a4e/32.png) [@kelly5078](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kelly5078)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2008, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/76 "2008-08-12T20:47:23Z")
> [@Sleeps\_With\_Butterflies](#): > > Although I agree that Ms Emmylou looks great for her age, she’s 61. I don’t usually find grandma-ish (or grandpa-ish) aged people to be really hot. Just wait a while, junior. ---
**Author:** ![Belrix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed655f/32.png) [@Belrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Belrix)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2008, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/77 "2008-08-12T22:22:35Z")
[Amy Lee](http://www.amyleeworld.com/evanescence_pictures/amy_lee_gallery_01/content/index.html) of Evanescence is just hot, hot, hot. She’s got the voice of an angel but I don’t know if that’s “brilliant musician” or not. She’s a musician & composer but her strength is her voice. Shame all their first two albums suffer from SSS (Sound so same) syndrome so badly. ---
**Author:** ![Tully\_Mars](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7ab992/32.png) [@Tully\_Mars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tully_Mars)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2008, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/78 "2008-08-12T22:28:41Z")
[QUOTE=Zsofia] I’m surprised nobody else has seconded this. Much more beautiful than most of the women in this thread. (And definitely hotter than Tori Amos.) [/QUOTE] A couple of weeks ago, I bought the Mark Knopler - Emmylou Harris album “All the Roadrunning”. Even if I were a blind man and no one had every described her to me, when she sang, “If I were one of them Gibsons … You could plug me in and play me anytime”, I decided that if she were ever to sing that to me in person, she could pretty much have her way with me. If she wanted. ---
**Author:** ![rikc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c57346/32.png) [@rikc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rikc)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2008, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/79 "2008-08-12T23:12:28Z")
I gotta disagree with a lot of these, but I’m glad that I was reminded of David Bowie and Prince. I’m not attracted _to_ them, but it can’t be denied they’re good looking fellas. ---
**Author:** ![Amber\_in\_Treasury](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bc79bd/32.png) [@Amber\_in\_Treasury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amber_in_Treasury)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2008, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472/80 "2008-08-12T23:34:22Z")
[Thread closed. I win.](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexi_Laiho) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-people-who-are-also-brilliant-musicians/459472.md?page=5)