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Thread started 05/10/21 3:04pm

CynicKill

Who did it best?

That's right. Who is the king of rock star costuming?

Is it...

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Elton John?

I know he's not the first, but I'm just old enough to remember when Elton John made an impact on the masses with his elaborate costuming.

Or could it be...

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David Bowie.

I'm sure this is many people's pick.

So many eras. Influences stretch wide.

Last but not least there's...

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Prince.

Prince is the one I truly grew up with and therefore has the greatest impact on me.

But who do YOU think is the King of Rock Star Fashion?

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Reply #1 posted 05/10/21 4:23pm

Shawy89

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Bowie. Prince comes close, but Bowie literally re-invented his entire identity for each album he made.
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Reply #2 posted 05/10/21 5:01pm

TrivialPursuit

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Before Elton, Peter Gabriel was doing it in Genesis.

Sorry, it's the Hodgkin's talking.
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Reply #3 posted 05/11/21 6:08am

EmmaMcG

In terms of iconic stage costumes, I don't think you can beat Elvis.
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Reply #4 posted 05/11/21 6:56am

jaawwnn

TrivialPursuit said:

Before Elton, Peter Gabriel was doing it in Genesis.


Bowie was doing it on Top of the Pops though, big difference between teen fame and, like, student fame in the 1970s.
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Reply #5 posted 05/12/21 4:36pm

CynicKill

18 Elton Jhon ideas | elton john, captain fantastic, elton jonPin on David Bowie40 of Prince's Best Fashion Moments - Prince's Most Iconic Outfits

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