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Slash
- Slash from Guns N' Roses went the opposite way, choosing to have his massive curls cover his face every time he went on stage.
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Bon Jovi
- Bon Jovi were one of the biggest rock bands of the '80s, and they boasted some of the biggest hair.
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Jon Bon Jovi
- It's perhaps then not a surprise to learn that Jon Bon Jovi's parents were hairdressers! He certainly knows his way around a can of hairspray...
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Twisted Sister
- Heavy metal band Twisted Sister really knew how to put on a show.
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Eddie Van Halen
- The late, great Eddie Van Halen went with the feathered fringe to keep his hair out of his eyes while he worked his magic!
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Dee Snider
- Lead singer Dee Snider had one of the most distinctive heads of hair to come out of the '80s!
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Mötley Crüe
- Mötley Crüe were the perfect mash-up between heavy metal and glam rock.
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Nikki Sixx
- Their massive backcombed mops and skintight leather pants clearly set them apart from other bands.
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Joan Jett
- Joan Jett was a trailblazer for women in rock, and her spiky jet black hair is still going strong 40 years later.
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Whitesnake
- Whitesnake might be the ultimate hair metal band. Every single member was nailing it!
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Poison
- Poison were another of the most outrageous glam metal bands of the '80s. Of course, front man Bret Michaels famously completed the look with his iconic bandanas.
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The Cure
- The boys from The Cure were also known for their big hair, but they had a totally unique style.
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Robert Smith
- It crossed the line into goth rock, inspiring a generations of alt kids.
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Chris Cornell
- The legendary Soundgarden front man had one of the great voices of rock and roll, and a great head of hair to go with it.
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Brian May
- Brian May was always the standout among his Queen band mates when it came to hair.
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Motörhead
- Motörhead were clearly influenced by the emerging punk rock scene in the UK, but they always had their own Western twist.
© Getty Images
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Iron Maiden
- Iron Maiden are one of the most successful metal bands of all time and they're still killing it on their world tours. Most of them have kept their long hair for thrashing, more than 40 years after the band was first founded.
© Getty Images
17 / 27 Fotos
Rush
- Rush were one of Canada's greatest exports. Their long wavy hair represented the free love era they came up in.
© Getty Images
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Neal Peart
- Neal Peart gets extra points for his glorious mustache.
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19 / 27 Fotos
Billy Idol
- Billy Idol's punky blonde mullet is iconic to this day.
© Getty Images
20 / 27 Fotos
Debbie Harry
- The aptly named band Blondie featured the iconic Debbie Harry. Her signature blonde bob never went out of fashion.
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Dolores O'Riordan
- The late Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries ruled the '90s with her short crop of hair that constantly changed color.
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Joe Elliot
- Joe Elliot of Def Leppard has a fantastic head of wavy blonde tresses.
© Getty Images
23 / 27 Fotos
Neal Schon
- Journey's Neal Schon just had the most beautiful head of curls!
© Getty Images
24 / 27 Fotos
Wizzard
- Glam rock stars Wizzard never held back when it came to their hair (or anything else). They were all about the performance. Lead singer Roy Wood always pushed the limits when it came to his style.
© Getty Images
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Ziggy Stardust
- David Bowie evolved through many different styles throughout his career, but his fluffy red Ziggy Stardust mullet will never be forgotten! Learn more about the iconic star and his life here.
© Getty Images
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0 / 27 Fotos
Slash
- Slash from Guns N' Roses went the opposite way, choosing to have his massive curls cover his face every time he went on stage.
© Getty Images
1 / 27 Fotos
Bon Jovi
- Bon Jovi were one of the biggest rock bands of the '80s, and they boasted some of the biggest hair.
© Getty Images
2 / 27 Fotos
Jon Bon Jovi
- It's perhaps then not a surprise to learn that Jon Bon Jovi's parents were hairdressers! He certainly knows his way around a can of hairspray...
© Getty Images
3 / 27 Fotos
Twisted Sister
- Heavy metal band Twisted Sister really knew how to put on a show.
© Getty Images
4 / 27 Fotos
Eddie Van Halen
- The late, great Eddie Van Halen went with the feathered fringe to keep his hair out of his eyes while he worked his magic!
© Getty Images
5 / 27 Fotos
Dee Snider
- Lead singer Dee Snider had one of the most distinctive heads of hair to come out of the '80s!
© Getty Images
6 / 27 Fotos
Mötley Crüe
- Mötley Crüe were the perfect mash-up between heavy metal and glam rock.
© Getty Images
7 / 27 Fotos
Nikki Sixx
- Their massive backcombed mops and skintight leather pants clearly set them apart from other bands.
© Getty Images
8 / 27 Fotos
Joan Jett
- Joan Jett was a trailblazer for women in rock, and her spiky jet black hair is still going strong 40 years later.
© Getty Images
9 / 27 Fotos
Whitesnake
- Whitesnake might be the ultimate hair metal band. Every single member was nailing it!
© Getty Images
10 / 27 Fotos
Poison
- Poison were another of the most outrageous glam metal bands of the '80s. Of course, front man Bret Michaels famously completed the look with his iconic bandanas.
© Getty Images
11 / 27 Fotos
The Cure
- The boys from The Cure were also known for their big hair, but they had a totally unique style.
© Getty Images
12 / 27 Fotos
Robert Smith
- It crossed the line into goth rock, inspiring a generations of alt kids.
© Getty Images
13 / 27 Fotos
Chris Cornell
- The legendary Soundgarden front man had one of the great voices of rock and roll, and a great head of hair to go with it.
© Getty Images
14 / 27 Fotos
Brian May
- Brian May was always the standout among his Queen band mates when it came to hair.
© Getty Images
15 / 27 Fotos
Motörhead
- Motörhead were clearly influenced by the emerging punk rock scene in the UK, but they always had their own Western twist.
© Getty Images
16 / 27 Fotos
Iron Maiden
- Iron Maiden are one of the most successful metal bands of all time and they're still killing it on their world tours. Most of them have kept their long hair for thrashing, more than 40 years after the band was first founded.
© Getty Images
17 / 27 Fotos
Rush
- Rush were one of Canada's greatest exports. Their long wavy hair represented the free love era they came up in.
© Getty Images
18 / 27 Fotos
Neal Peart
- Neal Peart gets extra points for his glorious mustache.
© Getty Images
19 / 27 Fotos
Billy Idol
- Billy Idol's punky blonde mullet is iconic to this day.
© Getty Images
20 / 27 Fotos
Debbie Harry
- The aptly named band Blondie featured the iconic Debbie Harry. Her signature blonde bob never went out of fashion.
© Getty Images
21 / 27 Fotos
Dolores O'Riordan
- The late Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries ruled the '90s with her short crop of hair that constantly changed color.
© Getty Images
22 / 27 Fotos
Joe Elliot
- Joe Elliot of Def Leppard has a fantastic head of wavy blonde tresses.
© Getty Images
23 / 27 Fotos
Neal Schon
- Journey's Neal Schon just had the most beautiful head of curls!
© Getty Images
24 / 27 Fotos
Wizzard
- Glam rock stars Wizzard never held back when it came to their hair (or anything else). They were all about the performance. Lead singer Roy Wood always pushed the limits when it came to his style.
© Getty Images
25 / 27 Fotos
Ziggy Stardust
- David Bowie evolved through many different styles throughout his career, but his fluffy red Ziggy Stardust mullet will never be forgotten! Learn more about the iconic star and his life here.
© Getty Images
26 / 27 Fotos
The best mops in rock and roll
In honor of the iconic guitarist
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The 1980s were the decade when big hair ruled the world. All the greatest rock stars added an extra head to their height with their backcombed perms. Indeed, hair has always been a prominent element of rock culture.
Musicians need some extra drama up top to whip around while they play and boost their wild stage personas. Some bands like The Cure and Mötley Crüe can even be identified by their signature styles.
Let's take a look back at the wildest hair in rock and roll history. Click through the gallery to get started.
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