Which Musician Has the Highest IQ?

Being a musician requires a special kind of intelligence. According to Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, musical intelligence is one of the key types.

One of the smartest musicians on Earth is Brian May. The legendary guitarist of the rock band Queen has an IQ of 170. Not only did he rock the stage with hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody," but he also earned a Ph.D. in astrophysics! What a brainy rock star!

Next, there's the famous performer of "Poker Face" and "Bad Romance," Lady Gaga. Did you know she has an IQ of 166? She's not just a pop star; she's a genius! Proving her talent goes beyond singing, she's also an actress appearing in the sequel of "Joker," titled "Folie à Deux," to be released in 2024 alongside Joaquin Phoenix.

While her IQ of 170 has not been confirmed by many authoritative sources and should be taken with a grain of salt, Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, went from being a stripper to a Grammy Award-winning artist with songs like "Bodak Yellow" and "I Like It." Her bold personality and catchy lyrics have won hearts worldwide.

Finally, one of the smartest and most iconic musicians of all time is none other than Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. With an IQ of 159, he was a true genius whose brilliance went beyond his artistic talents. Albums like "Thriller" and "Bad" changed music forever.

Want to discover more high IQ musicians? Check out the table below!

IQ score of the top musicians

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