The Masked Singer’s Sherlock Hound Gets Real About The Struggle Of Professional Athletes Breaking Into Music
He's not the first to join The Masked Singer.
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The Masked Singer has delivered some shocking reveals in its run, but we don't talk as often about the people unmasked we're shocked to learn can sing. I was stunned when MLB World Series champion Bronson Arroyo was unmasked as Sherlock Hound, and not just because I had watched The Comeback: 2004 Red Sox with my Netflix subscription. It's always a surprise to see athletes on the show, and Arroyo told CinemaBlend it's not uncommon to get that reaction.
I had the opportunity to speak to Bronson Arroyo ahead of the airing of his elimination on The Masked Singer. During our conversation, I mentioned other contestants who were pro athletes and trying to break into the music world, like former NBA star Victor Oladipo. I wanted his take on whether it was easier or harder to break into music when people already know you as an elite athlete, and his response was interesting:
I'll admit, it's a bias that I only realized I had after hearing Bronson Arroyo talk about it. In fairness, I'm sure many people love to hear Taylor Swift sing but would take her hypothetical endeavor to play professional football with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, far less seriously. For some reason, it's hard to accept mentally that someone can be great at multiple things if they've shown they're great at one thing on an elite level.
The good news is, that kind of attitude doesn't bug Bronson Arroyo. He explained the upside of going to play shows with a crowd that may not expect you to perform simply because you used to be a baseball pitcher:
As Sherlock Hound, Bronson Arroyo showed he had those rocker chops. While I was a bit bummed "Peanuts Night" didn't include any songs synonymous with the franchise, I did love hearing him bring some edge to Group C with "Ho Hey." I also was a big fan of his performance of "Under The Bridge" by The Red Hot Chili Peppers. I think maybe with a stronger theme night in his favor he might've beaten Strawberry Shortcake, but she is very talented.
With the exception of Macaron, who didn't know she'd be singing when she initially signed onto The Masked Singer, Group C has been filled with fierce competition. If they haven't had a chance to see his show, hopefully, the world is now ready to see Bronson Arroyo as a serious musician.
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Mick Joest is a Content Producer for CinemaBlend with his hand in an eclectic mix of television goodness. Star Trek is his main jam, but he also regularly reports on happenings in the world of Star Trek, WWE, Doctor Who, 90 Day Fiancé, Quantum Leap, and Big Brother. He graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Radio and Television. He's great at hosting panels and appearing on podcasts if given the chance as well.