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welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
costume or masked musicians for this
list we’ve chosen axe whose success and
identities are tied to the costumes or
masks they wear and who are the whole
package when it comes to audio and
visuals
number 10 the residents these multimedia
pioneers have been making avant-garde
and experimental music for over four
decades what makes them more unique is
their commitment to their art and the
methods they’ve taken to remain
anonymous in public the residents don’t
speak and masquerade as top hat wearing
eyeballs in tuxedos though their
technology enhanced live shows have made
waves their true identities remain
hidden to this day number nine
parliament-funkadelic funk innovator
George Clinton leads this collective of
musicians whose p-funk style is at its
best when experienced in concert thanks
to their blend of funk psychedelic rock
R&B soul and duo and they’re bright
freaky and evolving costumes it’s an
explosion of sounds and color featuring
some of the most skilled musicians and
performers out there
parliament-funkadelic
influence reaches far and wide
number eight insane clown posse these
hardcore hip hoppers brought many
people’s fear clowns to life reality
here sunshine
branch with their violent J and Shaggy 2
dope personas they added a terrifying
dimension to their supernatural and
horror infused lyrics and enhance the
craziness of their live show though the
horror horror genre hasn’t really found
a mainstream audience insane clown posse
has spawned a devoted bunch of followers
with the Juggalos number 7 floor
this may come as a shock to some but
this bunch of heavy metal errs has two
Grammy nominations under their belt
known for donning latex alien costumes
and dousing fans with fake blood guar
has found a formula for success that has
amassed them thousands of fans if you
love thrash metal comedy rock or sci-fi
and horror
then these intergalactic humanoid
creatures are for you
number six Slipknot popping up on the
metal scene around the same time as the
masked musicians of mushroom head
Slipknot grab the masses attention with
their aggressive sound terrifying
disguises and frenzied performances
the band has defended the masks as a way
to gain intimacy with the music and to
protect their privacy whether you think
it’s gimmicky or not their carefully
concocted image works these Grammy
winners have top charts and sold
millions
number five the Village People there’s
no need to feel down when the Village
People are in town their Tunes will make
you dance and sale though they’re
multiple onstage personas were meant to
appeal to discos gay fans these young
men hit it big thanks to the genres
worldwide popularity
with their memorable singles and
signature costumes the Village People
solidified their place in pop culture
for good
by
body
number four Daft Punk
Kraftwerk may have used robots before
them but Daft Punk did it harder better
faster stronger at first the French
house duo masked their faces to cover
their shyness but they eventually use
them to keep people’s attention on music
they’ve since become known for their
signature robot get-ups which give them
an air of mystery and match the rich
technology inspired visuals of their
shows and music videos number three
Marilyn Manson while he may not fit your
description of one of the beautiful
people it’s hard to deny Marilyn
Manson’s looks aren’t part of his
notoriety and success
by carefully crafting an image around
controversial themes like Satanism sex
and drugs the Antichrist Superstar has
shocked and awed countless people
but his graphic lyrics and performances
have also allowed him to push numerous
political social and religious
boundaries along the way
I kiss you
number two Alice Cooper
those screamin Jay Hawkins brought
McCobb to the stage first day it’s Alice
Cooper who’s the godfather of chakra
welcome to
inspired by horror imagery he crafted
elaborate stage shows laden with
execution devices fake blood and
reptiles
he upped the shock factor by dressing up
to match with black eye makeup corpse
paint and loads of leather his heavy
metal sound and showmanship also set the
stage for many shock rockers thereafter
number one kiss influenced by Arthur
Browns flashing stage makeup and burning
helmet kiss certainly dressed to kill
while their music was loud catchy and
nmuk it was their eye catching costumes
and standout black-and-white makeups
that cemented their hardrock and success
worldwide
add pyrotechnics and diverse special
effects and you’ve got a band who not
only rock and roll all night but who
also inspired the likes of guar Morty
and more
you agree with our list who are your
favorite costume ass musicians
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
for more entertaining top tens
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
costume or masked musicians for this
list we’ve chosen axe whose success and
identities are tied to the costumes or
masks they wear and who are the whole
package when it comes to audio and
visuals
number 10 the residents these multimedia
pioneers have been making avant-garde
and experimental music for over four
decades what makes them more unique is
their commitment to their art and the
methods they’ve taken to remain
anonymous in public the residents don’t
speak and masquerade as top hat wearing
eyeballs in tuxedos though their
technology enhanced live shows have made
waves their true identities remain
hidden to this day number nine
parliament-funkadelic funk innovator
George Clinton leads this collective of
musicians whose p-funk style is at its
best when experienced in concert thanks
to their blend of funk psychedelic rock
R&B soul and duo and they’re bright
freaky and evolving costumes it’s an
explosion of sounds and color featuring
some of the most skilled musicians and
performers out there
parliament-funkadelic
influence reaches far and wide
number eight insane clown posse these
hardcore hip hoppers brought many
people’s fear clowns to life reality
here sunshine
branch with their violent J and Shaggy 2
dope personas they added a terrifying
dimension to their supernatural and
horror infused lyrics and enhance the
craziness of their live show though the
horror horror genre hasn’t really found
a mainstream audience insane clown posse
has spawned a devoted bunch of followers
with the Juggalos number 7 floor
this may come as a shock to some but
this bunch of heavy metal errs has two
Grammy nominations under their belt
known for donning latex alien costumes
and dousing fans with fake blood guar
has found a formula for success that has
amassed them thousands of fans if you
love thrash metal comedy rock or sci-fi
and horror
then these intergalactic humanoid
creatures are for you
number six Slipknot popping up on the
metal scene around the same time as the
masked musicians of mushroom head
Slipknot grab the masses attention with
their aggressive sound terrifying
disguises and frenzied performances
the band has defended the masks as a way
to gain intimacy with the music and to
protect their privacy whether you think
it’s gimmicky or not their carefully
concocted image works these Grammy
winners have top charts and sold
millions
number five the Village People there’s
no need to feel down when the Village
People are in town their Tunes will make
you dance and sale though they’re
multiple onstage personas were meant to
appeal to discos gay fans these young
men hit it big thanks to the genres
worldwide popularity
with their memorable singles and
signature costumes the Village People
solidified their place in pop culture
for good
by
body
number four Daft Punk
Kraftwerk may have used robots before
them but Daft Punk did it harder better
faster stronger at first the French
house duo masked their faces to cover
their shyness but they eventually use
them to keep people’s attention on music
they’ve since become known for their
signature robot get-ups which give them
an air of mystery and match the rich
technology inspired visuals of their
shows and music videos number three
Marilyn Manson while he may not fit your
description of one of the beautiful
people it’s hard to deny Marilyn
Manson’s looks aren’t part of his
notoriety and success
by carefully crafting an image around
controversial themes like Satanism sex
and drugs the Antichrist Superstar has
shocked and awed countless people
but his graphic lyrics and performances
have also allowed him to push numerous
political social and religious
boundaries along the way
I kiss you
number two Alice Cooper
those screamin Jay Hawkins brought
McCobb to the stage first day it’s Alice
Cooper who’s the godfather of chakra
welcome to
inspired by horror imagery he crafted
elaborate stage shows laden with
execution devices fake blood and
reptiles
he upped the shock factor by dressing up
to match with black eye makeup corpse
paint and loads of leather his heavy
metal sound and showmanship also set the
stage for many shock rockers thereafter
number one kiss influenced by Arthur
Browns flashing stage makeup and burning
helmet kiss certainly dressed to kill
while their music was loud catchy and
nmuk it was their eye catching costumes
and standout black-and-white makeups
that cemented their hardrock and success
worldwide
add pyrotechnics and diverse special
effects and you’ve got a band who not
only rock and roll all night but who
also inspired the likes of guar Morty
and more
you agree with our list who are your
favorite costume ass musicians
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
for more entertaining top tens
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