glitz glam and the exterior aesthetic of
rock-and-roll
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
be counting down our picks for the top
10 rockstar outfits
for this list we’re focusing on
traditional rock outfits which means
that we’re excluding artists that wear
masks or heavy makeup as part of their
act
number 10 Jimi Hendrix
during the final years of this legendary
guitarist life
he often enlisted an American designer
named Michael Braun to establish a more
pronounced style however when Jimi
Hendrix first became a star in swing in
London he sported a royal khazar
military jacket purchased at one of
nodding Hills more famous thrift stores
of course
Jimmy was known to Don a variety of
velvety tops and bright colors during
this time which is the look that he
became known for
it’s an image that goes hand-in-hand
with the icons electrifying stage
presence
you just couldn’t have one without the
other
number nine Johnny Cash I keep a close
watch on this heart of mine I keep my
eyes wide open all the time whereas Jimi
Hendrix embraced the full color palette
of a psychedelic era one of his musical
contemporaries took a more practical
approach back home in the u.s. in March
of 1971 Johnny Cash was nearing the end
of his ABC series the Johnny Cash show
and felt a need to communicate the
essence of his iconic style and so he
performed the man in black
but just so we’re reminded of the ones
who are held back up front there ought
to be a man in black and oats to the
underground man in stark contrast to
emerging trends of the genre itself for
an established singer like Johnny the
number provided an exclamation point to
a narrative that surrounded him for
years
substance over style I got Drive right
around my shoulder and MJ
the change they’re about to drag me down
number eight Andrew W K
though he’s not the most influential
musical artist of the early 21st century
this bro adopted a no flare don’t care
type of persona that reminded a pure
rock and roll
and while many know Andrew W K for his
youthful anthems like party hard and we
want fun or perhaps even his insightful
advice not many will associate the
rocker with extravagant style white t
white pants why not
hey this guy can make it work given his
large physique and though he may appear
a bit filthy at times you know he buys
in bulk
ah
number seven David Bowie return of dark
in Huachuca throwing darts in lovers
eyes after the release of Nicolas Roeg’s
1976 film The Man Who Fell to earth its
star essentially stayed in character so
to speak as a reimagined version of
Thomas Jerome Newton I think it just
takes getting used to and perhaps it was
David Bowie’s self-admitted coke habit
that further took him away from his true
persona but as a thin white duke
he provided a bogus character with a
classic sense of cool at least on stage
and given the colorful vibe of pop music
during this time the slick outfit
heavily contrasted some of the singers
more fabulous stage outfits of years
prior
buddy
number six Freddie Mercury okay let’s do
it
during the 70s and early 80s this Queen
frontman dodged numerous standout looks
sometimes showing off his prominent
chest and even wearing a most bushy
mustache and though some of these Styles
were polarizing at times no one can deny
the classic visual of Freddie in a tight
white tank and slicked back hair
it’s more of an 80s Miami Vice vibe than
your classic 70s star getup
but these lasting images show a man
fully in command of stardom and in a way
even the subtle smirk was part of the
package
number five prince
born and raised in Minnesota and a
well-known fan of the local sports teams
including the purple themed Vikings this
late icon will forever be attached to a
specific color
for his classic 1984 film prints
incorporated a purple theme into the
title track referencing a blood-filled
apocalyptic sky and perhaps even noting
his impending reign over the music
industry so for his stage performances
the artists naturally adopted a purple
presence time and time again reminding
that home is where the heart is and in
the decades to come don’t be surprised
to see fans showing up to Paisley Park
in their favorite prints inspired
threads
number four /
we got one
over the years this powerhouse guitarist
has shredded onstage all the while
making it look ridiculously effortless
and the unmistakable outfit no doubt has
something to do with it
first of all slashes hair creates
somewhat of a mysterious vibe
complemented by the iconic shades he’s
the modern man in black but one with a
giant top hat and an ability to
hypnotize audiences with his presence
alone
in essence the slash mystique is
directly associated with his core look a
product of the times but still timeless
in its own way
you say yes I say
number three the Beatles
back in 1966 the Fab Four realized that
immense fame could have unexpected
negative effects with no real president
in place the beatles conjured up a new
performance aesthetic which allowed them
to shed their package routine and
immerse themselves in a more creative
process and so sergeant pepper’s Lonely
Hearts Club Band was formed an Edwardian
nod to the past that incidentally
changed the future of music
the concept itself caught on with other
artists and the vibrant outfits captured
a transformative moment in the history
of rock and roll
just like the early black suicide helps
set off Beatlemania if this is love you
gotta give me that sad audience thank
you very much
number two Elvis Presley wise men say
Only Fools Only Fools oh shit as the
music industry evolves certain icons
remain at the forefront of historical
discussions yet their entire body of
work eludes younger generations for
example take Elvis Presley a man easily
identified by his bedazzled 70s
jumpsuits with chest hair and thick
mutton chops on display
for some this is Elvis and not the one
who forever changed American pop culture
in the 50s
then again the 70s Elvis outfit cemented
himself as the King even if the Styles
weren’t exactly embraced by younger
consumers Oh see see see rider oh see
what you have done but at the times were
a-changin certainly since the iconic
jailhouse rock outfit and Elvis gave it
as all with his unique Rockstar wardrobe
before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
another part of the redneck agenda
Oh
number one Angus Young
before ac/dc became a signature rock
band of the 1980s this guitarist was
still trying out different looks even
adopting a Superman parody getup called
super Aang and though Angus Young was no
longer a schoolboy when the band formed
he designed his now-famous stage outfit
during this time while perpetuating a
myth by claiming to be younger than he
actually was
so decades later as young continues to
go wild out on stage with duck walks and
chaotic performances he essentially
conveys the basics of rock
youth rebellion and a whole lot of fun
so do you agree with our selections
which rockstar outfit do you think is
the most fresh for more mind-blowing top
tens published daily be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com
you
rock-and-roll
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
be counting down our picks for the top
10 rockstar outfits
for this list we’re focusing on
traditional rock outfits which means
that we’re excluding artists that wear
masks or heavy makeup as part of their
act
number 10 Jimi Hendrix
during the final years of this legendary
guitarist life
he often enlisted an American designer
named Michael Braun to establish a more
pronounced style however when Jimi
Hendrix first became a star in swing in
London he sported a royal khazar
military jacket purchased at one of
nodding Hills more famous thrift stores
of course
Jimmy was known to Don a variety of
velvety tops and bright colors during
this time which is the look that he
became known for
it’s an image that goes hand-in-hand
with the icons electrifying stage
presence
you just couldn’t have one without the
other
number nine Johnny Cash I keep a close
watch on this heart of mine I keep my
eyes wide open all the time whereas Jimi
Hendrix embraced the full color palette
of a psychedelic era one of his musical
contemporaries took a more practical
approach back home in the u.s. in March
of 1971 Johnny Cash was nearing the end
of his ABC series the Johnny Cash show
and felt a need to communicate the
essence of his iconic style and so he
performed the man in black
but just so we’re reminded of the ones
who are held back up front there ought
to be a man in black and oats to the
underground man in stark contrast to
emerging trends of the genre itself for
an established singer like Johnny the
number provided an exclamation point to
a narrative that surrounded him for
years
substance over style I got Drive right
around my shoulder and MJ
the change they’re about to drag me down
number eight Andrew W K
though he’s not the most influential
musical artist of the early 21st century
this bro adopted a no flare don’t care
type of persona that reminded a pure
rock and roll
and while many know Andrew W K for his
youthful anthems like party hard and we
want fun or perhaps even his insightful
advice not many will associate the
rocker with extravagant style white t
white pants why not
hey this guy can make it work given his
large physique and though he may appear
a bit filthy at times you know he buys
in bulk
ah
number seven David Bowie return of dark
in Huachuca throwing darts in lovers
eyes after the release of Nicolas Roeg’s
1976 film The Man Who Fell to earth its
star essentially stayed in character so
to speak as a reimagined version of
Thomas Jerome Newton I think it just
takes getting used to and perhaps it was
David Bowie’s self-admitted coke habit
that further took him away from his true
persona but as a thin white duke
he provided a bogus character with a
classic sense of cool at least on stage
and given the colorful vibe of pop music
during this time the slick outfit
heavily contrasted some of the singers
more fabulous stage outfits of years
prior
buddy
number six Freddie Mercury okay let’s do
it
during the 70s and early 80s this Queen
frontman dodged numerous standout looks
sometimes showing off his prominent
chest and even wearing a most bushy
mustache and though some of these Styles
were polarizing at times no one can deny
the classic visual of Freddie in a tight
white tank and slicked back hair
it’s more of an 80s Miami Vice vibe than
your classic 70s star getup
but these lasting images show a man
fully in command of stardom and in a way
even the subtle smirk was part of the
package
number five prince
born and raised in Minnesota and a
well-known fan of the local sports teams
including the purple themed Vikings this
late icon will forever be attached to a
specific color
for his classic 1984 film prints
incorporated a purple theme into the
title track referencing a blood-filled
apocalyptic sky and perhaps even noting
his impending reign over the music
industry so for his stage performances
the artists naturally adopted a purple
presence time and time again reminding
that home is where the heart is and in
the decades to come don’t be surprised
to see fans showing up to Paisley Park
in their favorite prints inspired
threads
number four /
we got one
over the years this powerhouse guitarist
has shredded onstage all the while
making it look ridiculously effortless
and the unmistakable outfit no doubt has
something to do with it
first of all slashes hair creates
somewhat of a mysterious vibe
complemented by the iconic shades he’s
the modern man in black but one with a
giant top hat and an ability to
hypnotize audiences with his presence
alone
in essence the slash mystique is
directly associated with his core look a
product of the times but still timeless
in its own way
you say yes I say
number three the Beatles
back in 1966 the Fab Four realized that
immense fame could have unexpected
negative effects with no real president
in place the beatles conjured up a new
performance aesthetic which allowed them
to shed their package routine and
immerse themselves in a more creative
process and so sergeant pepper’s Lonely
Hearts Club Band was formed an Edwardian
nod to the past that incidentally
changed the future of music
the concept itself caught on with other
artists and the vibrant outfits captured
a transformative moment in the history
of rock and roll
just like the early black suicide helps
set off Beatlemania if this is love you
gotta give me that sad audience thank
you very much
number two Elvis Presley wise men say
Only Fools Only Fools oh shit as the
music industry evolves certain icons
remain at the forefront of historical
discussions yet their entire body of
work eludes younger generations for
example take Elvis Presley a man easily
identified by his bedazzled 70s
jumpsuits with chest hair and thick
mutton chops on display
for some this is Elvis and not the one
who forever changed American pop culture
in the 50s
then again the 70s Elvis outfit cemented
himself as the King even if the Styles
weren’t exactly embraced by younger
consumers Oh see see see rider oh see
what you have done but at the times were
a-changin certainly since the iconic
jailhouse rock outfit and Elvis gave it
as all with his unique Rockstar wardrobe
before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
another part of the redneck agenda
Oh
number one Angus Young
before ac/dc became a signature rock
band of the 1980s this guitarist was
still trying out different looks even
adopting a Superman parody getup called
super Aang and though Angus Young was no
longer a schoolboy when the band formed
he designed his now-famous stage outfit
during this time while perpetuating a
myth by claiming to be younger than he
actually was
so decades later as young continues to
go wild out on stage with duck walks and
chaotic performances he essentially
conveys the basics of rock
youth rebellion and a whole lot of fun
so do you agree with our selections
which rockstar outfit do you think is
the most fresh for more mind-blowing top
tens published daily be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com
you
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