Dexter Holland, left, and Noodles of the band the Offspring perform onstage at Shepherd's Bush Empire in London on June 5, 2012
Having already put the spotlight on some very bright actors, we thought the start of another academic year would be the perfect time to pay tribute to some equally smart musicians.
While this group represents a broad range of musical styles (from doo-wop to punk) and fields of expertise (from astrophysics to medieval literature), these gifted individuals share two things: a genuine passion for learning and some darn good study habits.