25 Musicians Who Went to Art School

There have been many more than you think.

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Some say school is for fools, others don't. It's not the same world it used to be, where going to school was seen as guaranteeing a career and success in the real world. Certainly for musicians, going to school, even for music, isn't the surefire path for "making it" as an artist. Funny enough, though, a ton of your favorite musicians went to art school of some sort, whether it be for film-making, fine art, or performing arts. Check out these 25 Musicians Who Went to Art School and get inspired to pursue your dreams.

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Lady Gaga

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A$AP Ferg

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Toro Y Moi

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M.I.A.

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Chuck D

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2Pac

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Nicki Minaj

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Freddie Mercury/Queen

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Roger Waters/Pink Floyd

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Pete Townshend/The Who

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Azealia Banks

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Damian Kulash/OK Go

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Organized Konfusion

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Mobb Deep

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Michael Stipe/REM

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Keith Richards

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Ice Cube

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Karen O/Yeah Yeah Yeahs

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Florence Welch

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Guy Berryman/Coldplay

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David Bowie

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Mick Jones/The Clash

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David Byrne/The Talking Heads

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Kanye West

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Brian Eno

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