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Everyone in the UK media has been influenced by Harry Potter, which is a positive thing. We loved seeing the Monty Python actor portray Nick, who possesses small heads. Who could forget that Professor Treraunay was previously married to Professor Lockhart? It’s also exciting to discover cameos of people you might have overlooked initially. There are five musical talents that have graced the wizarding world. A special thanks to JustJared for highlighting these artists.
1. Julian Huff
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You might not be aware that dancers, singers, and actresses made their debut in the feature film "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone." Seven years before her self-titled album was released, she was an enthusiastic Quidditch fan attending the Gryffindor vs. Slytherin games. Her brother Derek, known for his dancing and singing, was placed in Ravenclaw in the same film. As Jared mentioned, this can be spotted when Hermione walks to the Great Hall before the Christmas break.
2. Ian Brown
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In "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," there’s a memorable scene featuring a wizard eagerly reading a physics book. This character is portrayed by someone other than the lead singer of Stone Roses. It’s interesting to note that this reading may allude to his solo album, "Music of the Spheres," released in 2001, which can be interpreted as musical representations of celestial movements. The 1988 book serves as a guide to universe creation.
3. Jesse Nelson
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The British singer, known for being part of Little Mix—a group formed during "The X Factor"—has continued her music career and has songwriting credits for her own group as well as for Britney Spears. Her role in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" came a few years before her music career took off, where she appeared as a student participating in the Yule Ball.
4. Phil Selway and Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead
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Radiohead, a band that has been active since 1985 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019, remains immensely popular today. Two of its members had cameos in the fictional band "The Weird Sisters." Jesse Nelson’s appearance caused Johnny Greenwood to ask if he could "dance the hippogriff," while drummer Phil Selway could sway to the music. Perhaps this explains the band’s lack of album releases between 2003 and 2007, as they were dealing with lesser-known performers.
Thanks to these musicians from the Muggle world for bringing an extra touch of magic to the wizarding realm.
