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Discover the famous clothes worn in the history of music -

Take a look at this gallering showcasing the most remarkable and iconic outfits worn by beloved musicians during their performances. These clothes have become synonymous with the artists themselves, leaving a lasting impression even as their popularity may fluctuate.

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ABBA -

ABBA's style epitomized the 1970s disco period.

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Dolly Parton -

Parton has been sporting sparkling cowgirl outfits and voluminous hairstyles throughout her career. There's no one like Dolly! 

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Michael Jackson -

There are numerous options to consider when it comes to Michael Jackson, ranging from the classic suit and fedora with a downturned brim, to this extravagant military jacket worn by the pop star during the Dangerous Tour.

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Michael Jackson -

The red and black 'Thriller' jacket has consistently remained iconic, along with Jackson's impressive dance moves, of course.

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Britney Spears -

The singer has worn a variety of iconic outfits throughout her career. From the famous tight red latex jumpsuit during the 'Oops!... I did it again' era, to the live snake at the 2001 MTV VMAs, to this very '90s ensemble.

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Amy Winehouse -

Winehouse's distinctive mile-high beehive, pinup dresses, and thick eyeliner were iconic both on and offstage.

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Spice Girls -

The incredible girl band is known for their iconic outfits, such as Mel B's cat ears and Geri Halliwell's unforgettable Union Jack Gucci mini-dress.

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KISS -

It's difficult to forget the spikes, platform boots, hair, and monochromatic makeup this band has been disguised in for decades.

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David Bowie -

His Ziggy Stardust appearance influenced a whole generation and contributed to the birth of the "cult of Bowie."

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Angus Young (AC/DC) -

Very few adult men can rock a schoolboy's uniform the way Angus Young can. 

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Stevie Nicks -

The Fleetwood Mac singer's witchy style has often been imitated, but rarely pulled off so well.

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Prince -

Prince's iconic fashion choices, including his abundance of V-necks, shimmer, and sparkle, are remembered fondly by fans. However, it is his high-collared purple suit, ruffled white shirt, and curly-haired look from the 'Purple Rain'-era that truly holds a special place in their hearts.

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Lady Gaga -

The pop star has an abundance of different appearances, ranging from wearing raw meat to performing beneath a canopy of human hair to unveiling her male alter ego, Joe Calderone, at the 2011 MTV VMAs.

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Axl Rose -

The Guns N’ Roses musician maintains his old iconic look of a thick red bandanna, clothes littered with random graphics, a shirt hanging from his waist, and shades.

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Slash -

The Slash costume has remained a popular choice for Halloween due to its association with the big hair and top hat look. Pair up with a friend dressed as Axl Rose to rock this iconic duo!

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The Jackson 5 -

Bell-bottoms, platform boots, large collars, and a highly gifted family.

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The Supremes -

Florence Ballard, Diana Ross, and Mary Wilson set the standard for group coordination.

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Katy Perry -

The celebrity has worn various outfits featuring fruit, whipped cream, dice, sports gear, marching band costumes, cupcakes, and even movie reels with popcorn.

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TLC -

The girl group was wild, sexy, and cool, all at the same time. Their style was particularly impactful when it conveyed political ideas.

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Beyoncé -

Beyoncé has had numerous striking looks, but none quite as legendary as this photo from the 2017 Grammy Awards when she was expecting twins.

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MC Hammer -

The timeless Hammer pants have remained popular and untouched by changing fashion trends.

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Shakira -

Shakira introduced belly dancing to the Western world and mainstream pop music.

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Madonna -

The cone bustier, designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier, gained fame during Madonna's Blonde Ambition World Tour.

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Aaliyah -

An unparalleled symbol of tomboy style, wearing low-rise pants and boasting remarkable talent.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers -

The band wore a costume resembling a human-sized light bulb for their performance at Woodstock in '94. Despite struggling to play, they created a historic moment!

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Gwen Stefani -

The performer made tube tops, wild hairstyles, and loose trousers popular, as seen at the 2003 Superbowl.

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NSync -

The memory of the boy band persists, having influenced a generation to wear colored camouflage pants and pleather jackets with turtle necks. Frosted tips were the cherry on top. 

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Nicki Minaj -

The famous Barbie-inspired outfit she wore (more than a decade before the movie made it cool!) was transformed into a unique doll and sold for charity.

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The Beatles -

Paul McCartney came up with the idea for this iconic 1967 outfit worn by the marching band on the 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' album. It was inspired by an Edwardian military band.

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Miley Cyrus -

The young singer's bold appearance during her performance with Robin Thicke had a significant impact and can be seen as emblematic of a new phase in her musical career.

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Pet Shop Boys -

Neil Tennant has a talent for making everything look cool, but nothing beats singing through a box on your head!

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Elvis Presley -

The famous white ornamented jumpsuit and slicked black hair were the King's jewels.

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Pet Shop Boys -

The newer Canadian rendition of Daft Punk's iconic appearance adds a larger scale with their impressive, gigantic ears.

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Flavor Flav -

The rapper who single-handedly rescued the struggling clock industry! He must run on a pretty tight schedule.

See also: Celebrity outfits from the 2000s!!

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