Post Oscar, Jeff Bridges tunes up cover for Guitar Aficionado

Hyundai couldn't use Jeff Bridges to sell cars during the Oscars, but the Academy Award winner is fair game outside that restrictive TV show and Guitar Aficionado intends to take advantage right away. The magazine (no relation to Cigar Aficionado, in case you were wondering) will use a cover story about the musician/actor to move copies of its upcoming spring issue. The luxury publication, launched by Future US, Inc. about a year ago, often features famous multi-hyphenates like Tom Colicchio and John McEnroe, along with stories about pricey baubles and vacations. Bridges, who spoke eloquently about his love of music during the protracted Oscar campaign, told the magazine what attracted him to the role of an alcoholic, past-his-prime country singer in Crazy Heart: "Bad Blake is one of those 'Dude' parts. It's the kind of part you know you're born to play. Bad's the last of a breed, one of those guys they just don't make anymore -- like Kris [Kristofferson] or Waylon Jennings or Merle Haggard. The role was such an open canvas for me to work with. And hey, the chance to actually do my own singing and guitar playing on film -- what a trip!" The pub promises more musings from Bridges on his craft and a peek at his guitar collection, along with other stars you'd expect (Metallica's James Hetfield) and ones you wouldn't (Rocco Dispirito?).

— Posted by T.L. Stanley