If you are a fan of rock music, you may be curious about the people behind the bands. We have done some research on some of the most famous rock artists and found out about their favorite hobbies. From beekeeping to supporting football teams, their interests may not be what you are expecting. So, let's take a look at four rock artists and their hobbies.
James Hetfield
James Hetfield is known as being the frontman for Metallica. He co-founded the thrash metal band, as well as being the lead vocalist and playing the guitar. He even was a songwriter for Metallica. Despite what some people assume about rock artists, James Hetfield has some unique hobbies. For example, he loved to build tables. However, the hobby that most people found unusual was that he liked to be a beekeeper. He kept bees and he often spoke about them on podcasts and appearances. He had a passion for them and this is something that a lot of people did not expect. Perhaps he would enjoy live casino gaming.
Ian Fraser Kilmister
Ian Fraser Kilmister was a famous singer and musician. Of course, if you are a fan of rock music then you are going to know him as Lemmy. He was a part of the heavy metal band called Motörhead. Indeed, he founded the band and Lemmy liked to live the Rockstar life. One of his favorite things to do was gamble. He loved to play on slot machines, as well as join in card games. In fact, one of the songs he wrote for the band was called Ace of Spades, referencing card games.
Maynard James Keenan
Do we have any Tool fans in the house? This was a rock band formed in 1990 and they are from Los Angeles, California. The singer and songwriter of the band is Maynard James Keenan. He also has a project called Puscifer. Of course, while he loves creating music and performing, he is also known to be a keen winemaker. The rock star makes wine for more than just a hobby now. He actually owns Caduceus Cellars winery. In fact, he has once said that he had a collection of 6,000 bottles in his house. You can find Maynard James Keenan's winery in Arizona.
Steve Harris
Next up is Steve Harris. He is famous for being an English musician, as well as the founder of Iron Maiden, which is a notorious heavy metal band. A lot of people may be aware of his favorite hobby. Indeed, this is watching soccer and supporting his favorite club, West Ham United. He can be seen wearing sweatbands representing the team, as well as having the club badge on his bass when he has been performing. It is interesting to note that when Steve Harris was young, he was invited to train for West Ham United by a scout. But, his passion for rock music meant that he never pursued football professionally.
