Steve Martin, a beloved actor and comedian, recently shared his banjo skills on Instagram.
Known for his iconic roles in movies like “Father of the Bride” and “Three Amigos,” Steve has entertained us for years. Besides his acting, he stars in the hit TV series “Only Murders in the Building” alongside Martin Short and Selena Gomez. But there’s more to Steve than just making us laugh.
At 78 years old, Steve posted a video of himself playing the banjo. He captioned it, “Here’s my first banjo video I posted on Twitter at the start of the pandemic.” It’s a side of him that fans might not be familiar with. Steve has been playing the banjo since he was 17. He’s not just a hobbyist; his passion for the banjo is as profound as his love for comedy.
Steve’s love for the banjo isn’t new. He has included banjo music in his comedy for years. His album “The Crow: New Songs for the 5-String Banjo” earned him a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album.
Fans loved the Instagram post. One person said, “I never realized until just now how much I needed to watch a video of Steve Martin playing a banjo in a forest.” Another commented, “The world needs more Steve Martin and Earl Scruggs.”
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