A look back at Ricky Gervais's brief foray into the world of music reveals a surprisingly different persona. The comedian, known for his stand-up and roles in sitcoms like 'The Office,' once dreamed of being a pop star. Unearthed photos show Gervais sporting a gelled quiff and long hair, a far cry from his present image.
Ricky Gervais is famed as a comedian and for his roles in TV sitcoms like The Office, Extras, and After Life, but he once had a stint as a musician. During his time, attempting to reach for the stars as a pop star , Ricky looks completely unrecognisable in unearthed snaps. The 63 year old previously took a trip down memory lane where he discussed his early dreams and in turn, revealed some photos that show him in an entirely different light.
He persevered and said: "So I had six months of that and then I could sort of play, again it's no revelation that if you try your hardest at something you'll probably get good at it." Drawn to the "beautiful folk" genre and influenced by artists like Cat Stevens and Simon and Garfunkel, Ricky tried his hand at writing songs but conceded that he didn't quite hit the mark.
They named their band Seona Dancing and after creating a 16-song demo tape, they were signed by London Records. Photos from that era show Ricky sporting a gelled quiff and Mr Macrae rocking long spiky hair sometimes dressed in suits and other times in more casual outfits.The promotional snaps, taken in 1983, feature the comedian in a short-sleeved shirt with an oversized scarf wrapped around him.
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