Fame involves, among other things, always looking your best. But some stars question those expectations and choose to protect their right to privacy. Whether it’s wearing the same clothes to trap the paparazzi or donning giant helmets to cover their faces, these artists are proving that living in the limelight doesn’t have to mean giving up your privacy.
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At the house of Nice, we were amazed to find that even the most famous stars can be very discreet, and some even perform on stage without showing their faces.
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1. Brad Pitt
Even the actor’s biggest fans may not be aware that Brad Pitt was actually named after his father, William Alvin Pitt, and that his full name is William Bradley Pitt. But he decided to give up his first name and just uses Brad as his stage name. The award-winning actor takes his privacy seriously, he has no accounts on social media and even hired virtual bodyguards to protect his children on the internet.
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2. Katy Perry
Many celebrities can’t go to the hairdresser or just have a drink at a sidewalk cafe without making the headlines. But Katy Perry refuses to abide by these rules. The singer of “Dark Horse” uses a cunning trick to trap the paparazzi, often wearing the same Adidas tracksuit when she leaves home. While it almost always looks the same in multiple photos, it’s hard to know when the snapshot was actually taken.
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3. H.E.R.
L’artist and RnB songwriter, HER (acronym for “Having Everything Revealed”), never appears in public without a huge pair of sunglasses. The 24-year-old singer chooses the easiest way to hide her identity and makes it clear that she takes her privacy seriously. HER is a talented young artist who has already secured five Grammy nominations in recent years.
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4. Polar
Ordinary teenager by day and rebellious singer by night, the virtual singer in 3D Polar always wears a mask to hide his face. She uses artificial intelligence to create her songs, and her music leaves no one indifferent. Polar’s new song, “Close to You”, has just been released on YouTube. From October 1, his songs will be available on all platforms music, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Deezer.
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5. Kiss
The members of this classic rock band sported their face painting and their stunning costumes from the early ’70s. And although the members of Kiss ditched their makeup and outfits in the’ 80s, their iconic look has inspired many, including famous wrestlers around the world.
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6. Fever Ray
Swedish singer-songwriter Fever Ray, also known as Karin Dreijer, is the frontman of electronic music duo The Knife. They use makeup to hide their true identity, but their unique musical style is easily recognizable. The talented singer has won numerous awards and released several solo albums.
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7. Deadmau5
the producer Canadian electronic musician, Joel Thomas Zimmerman, known to his fans as Deadmau5, never appears on stage without his giant-eared headphones. This original costume was inspired by a dead mouse he found in his computer as a teenager. Deadmau5 produces many genres of electronic music and has been nominated six times at the Grammy Awards for his work.
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8. Clinic
Originally from Liverpool, the singers of Clinic wear surgical outfits and masks on stage to hide their faces. The group works in several genres, including indie rock, dance-punk and garage rock.
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9. Beefcake the Mighty (Gwar)
Heavy metal band bassist Gwar hides his face behind huge headphones. He initially played guitar but soon became the band’s permanent bassist. On stage, he wears a armor inspired by Roman legionaries.
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10. Craig Jones (Slipknot)
Craig Michael Jones, also known as “133”, is a musician and keyboardist in the heavy metal band Slipknot. When he joined the group, he wore women’s tights to hide his face, but then exchanged them for a black helmet with long nails. This accessory has become his trademark.
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So what is the most mysterious stage outfit you find? And you, do you know other artists who hide their identity on stage? Do not hesitate to give us your opinion in the comments!
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