2007-02-03 14:33:27 · 17 answers · asked by tanktramp 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Bruce Springstien
2007-02-03 14:49:51 · answer #1 · answered by sudonym x 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There are many people out there who are famous now and also served in the various branches.
USMC: Not just musicians
Dee Snyder - Twisted Sister Lead Singer
Drew Carey - The comedian
Jon bon Jovi wasn't, but both parents were Marines.
The Everly Brothers - Country Music
Gene Hackman
Don Imus - Radio DJ
George Jones - Country Music
Bob Keeshan - Cpt. Kangaroo
Harvey Keitel - Actor
Lee Marvin - Actor (Dirty Dozen)
Ed McMahon
Steve McQueen - Actor
Randy Orton - Pro Wrestler
Bum Phillips - NFL Coach
Buddy Rich - Musician
Shaggy - Rap Artist
John Phillips Souza - Composer "Stars and Stripes Forever"
Jo Jo White - Former Boston Celtic
Montel Williams
Teddy "Ballgame" Williams - MLB player
These are just a few of the long list of Marines who are considered celebrities. I am sure if you looked throughout the other branches, they have their share of famous people as well. As you saw, Elvis, Hendrix, MC Hammer were listed.
2007-02-03 22:57:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well other's have answered your question. One thing to keep in mind. Rock was relatively young during the Vietnam war, and so was most of Rock's musicians. We had a draft back then and a lot of Rock stars were in the right age group
2007-02-03 22:48:16 · answer #3 · answered by freebyrd1964a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive heard military bands put together some pretty good rock and roll shows on base. Does the bugalist count?
I was thinking Gary Sinise (sp?), but I dont think he served in the military, just the USO tours.
2007-02-03 22:43:08 · answer #4 · answered by LV NASCAR FAN 6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wasn't a musician, but James Stewart ended up Col in the Army
2007-02-03 23:33:08 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Fogerty served in the states during the Vietnam era.
Jim Croce was in the Army or reserves during Vietnam too.
2007-02-03 22:45:40 · answer #6 · answered by abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Fogarty lead singer of Creedence clearwater revival was in Nam, in the 60s.
2007-02-03 22:40:05 · answer #7 · answered by Tim G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rapper Shaggy was in the army and in the first gulf war. I know you asked for Rock and Roll, but this is the best I could do.
2007-02-04 01:38:10 · answer #8 · answered by Dude 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
MC Hammer was in the army but he's not really rock and roll. So was Elvis.
2007-02-03 22:36:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was never a "Star" and don't play so much any more -- can't hear. But I'm a vet and was a rock musician.
2007-02-03 22:44:22 · answer #10 · answered by Doc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋