Dwayne Johnson Hints at a New Career Direction With Music

Dwayne Johnson has revealed fine points about his increasing interest in music and his feelings about taking his career in a new course. During an interview with Rolling Stone, the former wrestler talked about his musical journey and his heartfelt ballad Your Dad, featured in the new live-action Moana.

He said, “I always like to say I sing from the heart and I sing in keys that don’t exist. So it’s a good combo”.

He also discussed about the artists who inclined his love for music, including Willie Nelson, who once gifted him his favorite guitar. He said, “At a very early age, my deep influences were Sam Cooke, Elvis, George Jones, Merle Haggard, even Johnny Paycheck. Guys like that who just were on top of their genres, and also Willie Nelson, who, as a matter of fact, gave me my first guitar.”

He further stated that, “You know the Trigger guitar he has? The historic one? I guess Martin only made 100 of those, and as a birthday gift, ’cause I was such a huge fan, he gave me one of those,” recalled Johnson. “I mean, I play like dog s— compared to him, but it’s still a cool gift. Anyway, that’s my musical start.”

His wife, Lauren Hashian, shared that The Rock was raised in a Polynesian family with music playing an important role in his upbringing. “I think growing up in a Polynesian household, you’re always singing. And his mother’s always playing ukulele. She carries a ukulele with her everywhere she goes.” Noting, “He grew up with music all around, and he’s a really great singer.”

She further added, “When we were first dating, we had a karaoke machine in our house. We’d have a date, I’d even make a drink, and we’d sing karaoke for fun!”

The Hollywood star also shared that he hopes to explore a variety of musical styles following Your Dad. He added, “Maybe something in just the old-school soul genre, with some country flavor. I love old-school soul”.

In Disney’s new live-action Moana, Dwayne Johnson has once again demonstrated his musical abilities through several songs, including You’re Welcome.