The Boys Team Remembers Soldier Boy's "Solid Gold" Musical History

The Boys' Eric Kripke, Christopher Lennertz, and Paul Grellong honored Soldier Boy's (Jensen Ackles) iconic Season 3 musical performance.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Boys' creative team, including showrunner Eric Kripke, composer Christopher Lennertz, and writer/executive producer Paul Grellong, took to social media to celebrate Soldier Boy's (Jensen Ackles) memorable musical appearance on the fictional 1980s variety show "Solid Gold" during Season 3 of the Prime Video series. The team shared behind-the-scenes details and clips of Soldier Boy's cover of Blondie's "Rapture," which earned him a posthumous "Vrammy" award for Best Special Guest Performance.

Why it matters

Soldier Boy's musical performance on "Solid Gold" was a standout moment that highlighted the character's pop culture history and provided insight into his larger-than-life persona. The Boys' creative team's social media tribute underscores the importance of this scene and the impact it had on fans, further building anticipation for Soldier Boy's role in the show's final season.

The details

In Season 3 of The Boys, Soldier Boy appeared on the fictional 1980s music variety show "Solid Gold," where he performed a cover of Blondie's "Rapture." The performance, which took place just before Soldier Boy's "final mission," was so well-received that he posthumously won a "Vrammy" award for Best Special Guest Performance.

  • Soldier Boy's "Solid Gold" performance occurred in Season 3 of The Boys.
  • The Boys' creative team shared their tribute to the iconic moment on social media on March 8, 2026.

The players

Eric Kripke

The showrunner of The Boys and creator of the series.

Christopher Lennertz

The composer for The Boys, responsible for the show's musical score.

Paul Grellong

A writer and executive producer for The Boys, as well as the showrunner for the prequel series The Boys: Vought Rising.

Jensen Ackles

The actor who portrays the character of Soldier Boy in The Boys.

Soldier Boy

A character in The Boys, known as the "OG Supe" and Vought's first successful superhero.

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What they’re saying

“Soldier Boy's "Solid Gold" performance was a standout moment that highlighted the character's pop culture history and provided insight into his larger-than-life persona.”

— Eric Kripke, Showrunner, The Boys (Instagram)

“Soldier Boy's cover of Blondie's "Rapture" on "Solid Gold" was a true highlight of Season 3, and we're thrilled to celebrate it with fans.”

— Christopher Lennertz, Composer, The Boys (Instagram)

“Soldier Boy's "Solid Gold" appearance was a pivotal moment that showcased his musical talents and cemented his place in pop culture history.”

— Paul Grellong, Writer and Executive Producer, The Boys (Instagram)

What’s next

As The Boys prepares for its final season, fans are eager to see how Soldier Boy's storyline will unfold, particularly his dynamic with his son, Homelander, and his potential role in the ultimate showdown.

The takeaway

Soldier Boy's memorable musical performance on the fictional "Solid Gold" show was a standout moment that highlighted the character's larger-than-life persona and pop culture significance within the world of The Boys. The creative team's tribute underscores the lasting impact of this scene and the anticipation for Soldier Boy's continued role in the series' final season.