Funny Pictures of Serious Musicians

The music industry often takes itself too seriously. Funny photos of serious musicians are scarce, but hilarious. Take a took at these photos of (usually) serious musicians. We've got everything from Dallas Green (City and Colour, above) in underwear with an umbrella, Elvis Costello in a fedora hanging with Elmo, and the always intimidating post punk band Swans squatting awkwardly in a swimming pool.

Even the deepest and darkest of musicians have a soft side (or at least a somewhat funny side).

Justin Vernon (Bon Iver)

Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson

Elvis Costello

Ian Anderson

John Cage

Radiohead

Elliott Smith

Iron Maiden

Jeremiah Greene and Jim Fairchild of Modest Mouse

Swans

Hans-Joachim Roedelius