Over the years, several notable musicians have tried their hand at acting in movies, whether it’s playing a character or playing themselves. While the results are mixed, there have been a handful of great, pitch perfect performances. With the Oscars looming, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite acting performances by musicians in film.
Joel Anderson of Slow Burn
Jim and Greg talk with Joel Anderson, host of the third season of the podcast Slow Burn, which focuses on the murders of the Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.
Featured Songs
Eminem, "Lose Yourself," 8 Mile: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture, Interscope, 2002
The Notorious B.I.G., "Somebody's Gotta Die," Life After Death, Bad Boy, 1997
Aretha Franklin, "Think (feat. The Blues Brothers)," The Blues Brothers: Original Soundtrack Recording, Atlantic, 1980
Aimee Mann, "Save Me," Magnolia: Music from the Motion Picture, Warner, 1999
Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Around the World," Californication, Warner Bros., 1999
Tom Waits, "Martha," Closing Time, Asylum, 1973
Screamin' Jay Hawkins, "I Put a Spell on You," At Home with Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Okeh/Epic, 1958
Dolly Parton, "9 to 5," 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, RCA, 1980
Michael Hutchence, "Dogs In Space," Dogs In Space (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Chase, 1986
Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch, "Good Vibrations (feat. Loleatta Holloway)," Music For The People, Interscope, 1991
Mark Wahlberg & John C. Reilly, "Intro (Feel The Heat)," Boogie Nights: Music From The Original Motion Picture, Capitol, 1997
The Notorious B.I.G., "Big Poppa (Instrumental)," Big Poppa (single), Bad Boy, 1994
2Pac, "Changes," Greatest Hits, Death Row, 1998
The Notorious B.I.G., "Juicy," Ready To Die, Bad Boy, 1984
2Pac, "Dear Mama," Me Against the World, Interscope, 1995
2Pac, "Trapped," 2Pacalypse Now, Interscope, 1991
The Notorious B.I.G., "Ten Crack Commandments," Life After Death, Bad Boy, 1997
The Supremes, "Stop! In The Name of Love," More Hits by The Supremes, Motown, 1965
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