10 New Pics of Iconic Rockstars Before They Got Their Iconic Looks
Carly Tennes
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01/27/2025
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Though we may associate Madonna with bullet bras, Bono with little round shades and, of course, Alice Cooper with dark black eyeliner and a goth demeanor, these now-legndary stars took some time to craft their now-signature looks. Case in point? The old-school photos of these artists — and more — before their heyday.
From a pre-beehive Amy Winehouse to Jimi Hendrix with a little less experience, here are 10 new pics of iconic rockstars before they got their iconic looks.
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1. Jimi Hendrix
Image in Public DomainLong before he gained experience rocking out before sold-out crowds, the iconic artist served in the U.S. Army — and looked the part, too. -
2. Iggy Pop
Image in Public DomainThe Stooges’ frontman wasn’t always associated with long blonde hair and a lack of a shirt — just take a look at his surprisingly clean-cut senior photo, snapped in 1965. -
3. Amy Winehouse
Courtesy of tom.beetz on FlickrThis British icon didn’t always rock beehive and a thick winged eyeliner, as evident in this still from a 2004 performance. -
4. Madonna
Courtesy of TheLuckystar71 on YouTubeBefore she was defined by bleach-blonde hair and bullet bras, she was a Michigan teen rocking what appears to be a flannel. -
5. Kurt Cobain
Image in Public DomainBefore he served as a grunge icon, Kurt Cobain wore a t-shirt and jeans as he played drums with what appears to be a school band. -
6. Jim Morrison
Image in Public DomainThe Doors legend looked a whole lot different in his younger years … including in this 1963 mugshot. -
7. Dolly Parton
Image in Public DomainDolly Parton didn’t always rock big hair and tight top — just look at the country maven’s short locks in this 1965 billboard. -
8. Alice Cooper
Image in Public DomainThough most best known for being “Godfather of Shock Rock,” per the Saturday Evening Post, the raspy-voiced icon — pictured here with his band in 1973 — once looked a whole lot more normal than his eyeliner-fueled gothic looks. -
9. Bono Bono, as seen here in 1983, rocked teased hair and a bolo tie before adopting his signature shades. Courtesy of Helge Øverås
Courtesy of Helge ØveråsBono, as seen here in 1983, rocked teased hair and a bolo tie before adopting his signature shades. -
10. Slash
Courtesy of slashparadise.comBefore the guitar legend adopted his signature sunglasses and top hat, he was a little kid with some seriously iconic curls.
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Jimi Hendrix
Long before he gained experience rocking out before sold-out crowds, the iconic artist served in the U.S. Army — and looked the part, too.
Long before he gained experience rocking out before sold-out crowds, the iconic artist served in the U.S. Army — and looked the part, too.
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