Steve Martin - Musical Comedy Part 1

Steve Martin is a one of a kind individual with a career profoundly impacting American performing arts.

In this first part of a two-part series, I will highlight Steve Martin's career ultimately ending in musical comedy.

Let's meet Steve Martin -

He is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician.  He is furthermore an author, pianist, and banjo player.

Steve Martin's career began in the 1960s as a writer for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.  He was also a repeat guest on The Tonight Show.  In the 1970s, Steve Martin performed comedy routines on national tours.  In this time (and to the present), he was known exceptionally well for guest appearances on Saturday Night Live and a successful SNL host (27 appearances and 15 times hosting - only second to Alec Baldwin).  As of the 1980s, Steve Martin has focused on successful acting, writing, and music.

Critical acclaim -

- Emmy

- Grammy

- American Comedy Award

- Ranked No. 6 on list of 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comics (Comedy Central, 2004)

- Honorary Academy Award at 5th Annual Governors Awards (2013)

Musical hint -

As of the 2000s, Steve Martin has focused most of his career to music by playing the banjo, recording, and touring.  In 2002, Steve Martin and Earl Scruggs won a Grammy for Best Country Instrumental Performance.  In 2009, Steve Martin won a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album (The Crow: New Songs for the 5-String Banjo).

(Source - Wikipedia)

Natural comedian & Natural musician 

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