Since then, Copeland has done it all, composing for the opera, ballet, and symphony, crossing back over into rock, experimenting with music from other cultures, and composing for film and television.

CNN: Copeland finding happy 'balance' in life after Police

Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington has broken the mould after experimenting with a devastating ice-hockey swing as used in the cult U.S. comedy sports film Happy Gilmore.

CNN: Harrington learns from Happy Gilmore