Today in Music History, we learned that the movie Purple Rain was released in theaters on July 27, 1984. The film grossed more than $68 million in the United States and over $80 million worldwide, and the theme song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.

Prince’s role as The Kid made a lasting impact, and many established musicians have crossed over in the world of film. Let’s explore the phenomenon of established musicians taking on acting roles by creating a playlist of those with starring roles and cameos.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from established musicians who have made an appearance in film would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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