Veteran rocker Alice Cooper pioneered the whole shock rock thing in the early 1970s. 40 years later, he's still at it.
But the man born Vincent Furnier isn't always to be found in full makeup with a snake draped over his shoulders. He could pass for a trendy teacher in this still from his appearance on Daybreak last year.
Britney Spears
Britney's always been fond of a costume change or two but she took things to new heights on her most recent tour.
Off-stage is a different matter though. See? They're just normal people underneath all the showbiz glitz and glamour.
Cheryl Cole
Cheryl's unusual in that she's got three distinct styles. There's the futuristic-urban look she rocks on-stage, the classic Hollywood glamour image she projects on X Factor, and...
well, whatever you want to call this. Lumberjack chic, perhaps?
Elton John
Think Lady Gaga started the trend for outrageous stage outfits? Elton John's been at it since before Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta was born that way.
But like any new father, he can't always look his best. Loving the blue tracksuit, Elton.
Jessie J
Jessie J has said she wants to take on the Gagas, Katy Perrys and Beyoncés by becoming a homegrown international pop icon. She's certainly got the costume side of things down.
Being caught at the back entrance of a TV studio is a different matter though. You still look great, Jessie. Just, you know, more like an ordinary person.
Katy Perry
Of all the new breed of wacky pop dressers, Katy Perry's style is the most colourful and fun.
But she's not averse to a bit of geek chic, particularly when travelling longhaul.
Ke$ha
Ke$ha has been photographed drinking what appears to be animal blood on-stage but she's just a normal girl really…
See? We told you Ke$ha isn't always an animal blood-drinking pop mentalist. You wouldn't give her a second glance in the street when she's off duty
Lady Gaga
Ahhh... Lady Gaga. We were just talking about you. Do you ever take a day off?
Hmmm... sort of. Gaga got her revenge on the paparazzi by snapping them while promoting her single Paparazzi. She looks almost, well, normal here.
Marilyn Manson
Ooooh Marilyn Manson, you are scary with your Halloween makeup and stuff.
The police generally don't allow it for mugshots though. Suddenly, not so scary.
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj has been referred to as the Lady Gaga of hip-hop, and with good reason. Now that's a party outfit.
As with Katy Perry, the demands of a longhaul flight require something a little more practical.
Pink
Pink has arguably the most theatrical stage show you'll ever see.
Not that you'd ever guess it if you met her out shopping.
Rihanna
As a great man once said, if it wasn't for Lady Gaga, Rihanna would still be wearing pretty dresses on stage.
We hate to be mean but the blanket Rihanna is carrying here is very unflattering.
Shakira
Shakira, Shakira. So good they named her twice.
But perhaps only once in this shot.
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