Damian Lewis has gone back to basics with his music career as he busked in Fitzroy Square Garden in London.
The actor, 52, has branched out into a music career in recent months and released his debut single Down On the Bowery in April, followed by his album Mission Creep in June.
The Billions star performed his original song Soho Tango during his afternoon busking session.
Alongside the video, shared on X, he wrote: ‘Fitzroy Square Garden, London…
‘A little while ago I decided to take the guitar for a play around London town… Performing ‘Soho Tango’ live for the very first time.’
Performance: Damian Lewis has gone back to basics with his music career ashe busked in Fitzroy Square Garden in London
Gig: The Billions star performed his original song Soho Tango during his afternoon busking session
Positive: The gig went down well with fans with one writing on X: ‘This is a great way to start the day,’ while another wrote: ‘Love it love love it’
The gig went down well with fans with one writing on X: ‘This is a great way to start the day,’ while another wrote: ‘Love it love love it.’
A third wrote: ‘Wowowow LOVE this! Amazing. The bravery is inspirational to so many who haven’t yet found their courage!’
The performance comes after Damian was mocked on social media for his toe-curdling rendition of the national anthem at the British Grand Prix in July.
The TV star was blasted for trying to impersonate ‘King of Rock and Roll’ Elvis Presley during his performance on the Silverstone grid.
Damian performed with his band live in the paddock on Sunday and later sang the national anthem alongside a saxophonist.
Social media erupted with comments about the unique way that Lewis was singing God Save The King, with one brutally posting that he had simply ‘butchered’ it.
One user said: ‘Damian Lewis absolutely butchered the National Anthem at the British Grand Prix.’
Another posted: ‘Damian Lewis singing the national anthem in the style of Elvis, accompanied by a saxophone…’
Awkward: The performance comes after Damian was mocked on social media for his toe-curdling rendition of the national anthem at the British Grand Prix in July
Reaction: Social media erupted with comments about Damian’s rendition of the national anthem at Silverstone
A third quipped: ‘I did not have ‘Damian Lewis performing the British National Anthem at the British Grand Prix’ on my bingo card.
Also picking up on an attempt to sound like Elvis, another joked: ‘Damian Lewis what is this national anthem. Someone watched the Elvis film a few too many times.’
A fifth said: ‘Spare a thought for the person in the company of Damian Lewis for the next few hours. ‘No honestly, it was fine Damian.’
Ahead of his performance, the actor-turned-singer said: ‘Never in a million years did I think I’d be singing the national anthem or playing a gig with my band at the British Grand Prix.
‘It’s so special, with a unique festival atmosphere and I’m honoured to have been asked.
The actor’s album was released by Decca Records on June 16 and along with festival slots at Wilderness, Cheltenham Jazz and Black Deer, Lewis has also sold out shows in London.
