Cricketers are interesting people, known for their exploits with the bat and the ball. These human beings are highly talented in other spheres or life as well. AB de Villiers is an example of a multi-talented cricketer, he is known to also be a great hockey, football, rugby, tennis and badminton champ as well. But did you know that he has released his own music album?
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Cricket has had an interesting tryst with music with quite a few legends of the game trying their hand at music too. Some have been successful, and some much less so.
Here, we look at 5 cricketers with musical talents as well:
1) Brett Lee
It is no secret that Brett Lee is a superstar in the world of music. Alongside his brother, he was part of the band ‘Six&Out’ which was very popular. Brett’s former band Six&Out were comprised of Brett, his brother and former cricketer Shane and his New South Wales cricketing team mates Richard Chee Quee, Brad McNamara and Gavin Robertson.
In the band, Brett played the bass guitar as well as contributeed vocals. Brett is also an accomplished pianist.
After that, Brett joined long time friend singer/songwriter Mick Vawdon and they have formed their own band called ‘White Shoe Theory’. White Shoe Theory developed a popular mainstream rock sound with a growing collection of guitar driven songs, highlighted by strong vocal melody and harmonies.
Indian fans will recall Brett Lee joining Asha Bhosle, a musical legend for the song ‘You're the One For Me’. It was a song written by Australian cricketer Brett Lee during the 2006 ICC Champions Trophy in India.
The lyrics were reportedly written in 30 minutes by Lee between practice sessions at the Champions Trophy.
Watch the video for Brett Lee & Asha Bhosle’s ‘You’re the one for me’:
We only have to think back to this year’s Twenty 20 world cup to recall Bravo’s most successful attempt at making his music. His song, ‘Champion’ almost unofficially becoming the anthem of the world cup. A watching world lapped the song up, with the song blaring at bars and nightclubs around the world. The words in the song seemed to motivate the West Indian players, who went on to lift the trophy.
Read: https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/dwayne-bravo-releases-music-single-chalo-chalo
Dwayne Bravo also previously made a song called ‘Chalo Chalo’ which featured a number of cricket superstars appearing alongside him in the video.
Watch the video for Dwayne Bravo’s champion:
3) Ab de Villiers
By his own right, AB de Villiers is quite a successful musician, having released a pop album ‘Maak Jou Drome Waar’ with singer-songwriter South African Ampie du Preez in 2010, called Maak Jou Drome Waar. The album consists mainly of power ballads with a “follow-your-dreams” theme; and love songs. There are 14 songs – 9 in Afrikaans and 5 in English.
Ampie du Preez wass as full of praise for his partner during the launch of the album, saying, “AB is as fearless with his music as he is on the cricket pitch”.
Watch a video from the album ‘Maak Jou Drome Waar’:
4) Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann was one of the most flamboyant and loved cricketers to have ever represented England. Always relied upon to keep a cheery mood in the dressing room, he was known to imitate people. He has been a part of the band called Dr Comfort and the Lurid Revelations. Tom Chaplin of the band Keane once famously Swann on the stage as they sang the song ‘Heroes’ by David Bowie.
Watch the video where Tom Chaplin joins Graeme Swann on stage:
5) Shane Watson
During the ongoing IPL season, Shane Watson, the most expensive player in this year’s auction joined joined Danielle de Villiers – wife of South African superstar AB de Villiers in a duet. The recently retired Australian, a teammate of AB de Villiers at Royal Challengers Bangalore strummed his guitar and lent his voice as he and Danielle rang out a stirring rendition of Lady Gaga’s ‘Titanium’ and other famous songs proving his talent.
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