Unusual things musicians did early in their career

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Matthew the Swordsman
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Unusual things musicians did early in their career Sept 4, 2017 5:09:28 GMT

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Post by Matthew the Swordsman on Sept 4, 2017 5:09:28 GMT

For example, Elton John recorded soundalike covers for budget record labels:

While Bjorn and Benny from ABBA composed the music for a softcore porno film:

What are some other unusual things musicians did early in their career?

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Unusual things musicians did early in their career Sept 4, 2017 14:45:42 GMT Matthew the Swordsman likes this

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Post by bravomailer on Sept 4, 2017 14:45:42 GMT

Solomon Burke was a mortician, though of course that wasn't part of his music career.

Barry Manilow wrote advertising jingles for State Farm ("Like a good neighbor...") and McDonalds "You deserve a break today...") among others.

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