Musical Personalities Who Became Engineers

What you’ll learn:

• Gain insight into the engineering backgrounds of celebrities.
• How they used those degrees in their respective fields.

With the Grammy Awards now a wrap, it’s worth shining a spotlight on a different kind of star—celebrities who not only appear on the concert stage but also have engineering backgrounds. Beyond the trappings of the entertainment industry, these entertainers have navigated the world of invention and design, showcasing artistic talent and technical knowhow.

Let’s take a look at some of the notable musicians who have bridged the worlds of fame and engineering, bringing innovation and creativity to both realms:

• Dexter Holland, molecular biologist
• Brian May, astrophysicist
• Will.i.am, STEM advocate
• Tom Scholz, mechanical engineer
• Philip Taylor Kramer, aerospace engineer
• Herbie Hancock, electrical engineer
• Imogen Heap, technology innovator
• Milo Aukerman, biochemist
• Art Garfunkel, mathematics