20 of the Most Introverted Rock Stars
Despite the fact that you can usually find them rocking out on stage in front of a sold-out crowd, several of the biggest rock stars in the world are believed to be introverts. Some of these shy musicians cope with being introverted by developing elaborate stage personas, while others dive deep into the creative process without help from any collaborators.
Who is the most famous rock star who is an introvert? Michael Jackson tops our list. Michael Jackson had often spoke about being shy in interviews. Likewise, in a 2012 interview with Rolling Stone, Jimi Hendrix's brother Leon said, "Jimi was always introverted. My dad didn't like him playing music, and that hurt his feelings. He went inside with his art and music."
Neil Peart is one of the best drummers in the world, and he's also an introvert. He said, "It is true, but I’m less comfortable in a gregarious social situation, and you can be introverted and still share everything." Other introverted rock stars include David Bowie, Kurt Cobain and Freddie Mercury.
Are you surprised that so many famous rock stars are introverts? Take a look at this list and get in on the conversation in the comments section.
Genres (Music): Motown Sound, Rock music, Electronic music, Dance-pop, New jack swing, + more
Albums: Thriller, Bad, Off the Wall, Dangerous, Michael, + more
Nationality: United States of America
Labels: Sony Records, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Motown Records, MJJ Music, Sony Music Entertainment, + more
Career Began: Gary, Indiana, United States of America
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Genres (Music): Blues-rock, Rock music, Experimental rock, Psychedelia, Heavy metal, + more
Albums: First Rays of the New Rising Sun, Band of Gypsys, Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection, Live at the Fillmore East, Live at Woodstock, + more
Nationality: United States of America
Labels: MCA Records, Vee-Jay Records, Polydor Records, Reprise Records, Barclay Records, + more
Career Began: Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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Genres (Music): Hip hop music, Synthpop, New Wave, Rock music, Rhythm and blues, + more
Albums: Purple Rain, Sign 'O' the Times, 1999, Love Symbol Album, Around the World in a Day, + more
Nationality: United States of America
Labels: Universal Records, Paisley Park Records, Arista Records, Warner Bros. Records, NPG Records, + more
Career Began: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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Genres (Music): Christian music, Pop music, Rock music, Rockabilly, Country rock, + more
Albums: Jailhouse Rock, The Sun Sessions, From Nashville to Memphis: The Essential '60s Masters, Can’t Help Falling in Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby, Elvis Presley (Legacy Edition), + more
Nationality: United States of America
Labels: Sun Records, RCA Records
Career Began: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
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