We’ve all seen them killing it on stage, doing world tours, filling stadiums, and with fans yelling for them anywhere they go. With their legendary outfits and iconic hair that makes them instantly recognizable.
But these artists didn’t always look like that, in the very early days of their careers they were just normal people who looked like everyone else, they still hadn’t found their signature sound or their signature looks.
Looking back at them now we can clearly see the potential behind those awkward hairstyles and outfits, that would soon transform to shape them and become an important part of music history.
1
Bee Gees
Baby faced before dominating disco.
2
U2
Teens that had big ambition and were going to conquer the business in the future.
3
The Beatles
They were young and restless, and Ringo wasn't even in the picture yet.
4
Depeche Mode
Before being minimalistic they were very colorful and had synth curiosity.
5
Def Leppard
When they were still a prototype and were trying new things, their volume was high but the hair was bigger.
6
The Cure
Proof that their melancholy was already stylish and on its way to conquer.
7
The Rolling Stones
Fresh-faced before the world met their rebellion.
8
Metallica
Energy was already at high level, a band built for speed, sweat and loudness.
9
Guns 'n Roses
Chaos was on its way, their attitude was already bad and it was about to get worse.
10
AC/DC
Before they cracked the rock formula they were already locked in and ready to be big.
11
Pantera
Their vision was loud and colorful, already building their signature look.
12
Beastie Boys
Back when they were still finding their preferred genre and way before they became a brand.
13
Nirvana
Their early concerts when no one knew their names, right before they reshaped how authenticity looked like.
14
Radiohead
They were still in the trial and errors part of the band, experimenting and waiting for their reinvention.
15
The Who
Their beginning when they still played in house parties, hoping that their sound reaches more people.
