Put another dime in the jukebox, baby! We love rock and roll and know you do too, so sing your heart out in style dressed in a chart-topping rock costume inspired by musicians throughout time. Everyone agrees that the life of a rock star is awesome; you get to belt out your songs, celebrate all night long, sleep late in the morning – and all while making the big bucks. Plus, when you step onto stage in your flashy rock costume, everyone will be chanting your name in adoration. From glitzy glam rock to mellow country style, a rock costume comes in sizes to fit the entire band – adults, children and even the howling hound dog!
The decade of the Fifties was an era of exciting new things including a new sound and new music royalty -the “King of Rock and Roll”, Elvis Presley. Back in the day, you could count on an Elvis rock costume being over the top. The iconic Nudie fashioned many a rock costume for this hip-gyrating singer. You are sure to get “all shook up” about an Elvis rock costume especially his gold-lame tuxedo, his blue suede shoes, his Jail House outfit or the iconic white Thunderbird jumpsuit. The Thunderbird rock costume is a classic donned by impersonators everywhere at marathons to wedding chapels and more other kitschy events.
The decade of the Sixties introduced a now wildly famous band of rockers that hopped the pond to play their “new fangled” music. Perhaps you have heard of them, the Beatles! Suit up as one of the Beatles, be it John, Ringo, George, Paul – each makes a great old-school choice for a rock costume. From their 60s-inspired dark suits and skinny ties to the more flashy Nehru jackets, you’ll start a frenzy of fainting wearing a rock costume like this.
The Seventies decade was very grrrrr-oovey. The era was ruled by “groups”, from Sonny and Cher, The Osmond Family and the Jackson Five. Perhaps no group was more memorable for a rock costume than KISS. Decked out in black spandex and platform boots, each band member took on a persona under a kabuki-style painted face and shock of wild hair. A rock costume like this can be emulated, go as your favorite band member such as The Demon (Gene Simmons), The Starchild (Paul Stanley), The Spaceman (Ace Frehley), and Catman (Peter Criss).
The decade of the Eighties brought rock that ranged from the “King of Pop”, Michael Jackson with his glitzy rocker costumes to hard-core metal. The most indelible image of “the gloved one” is during the “Thriller” era when Michael donned a rock costume with a red leather jacket and sequined white glove. Madonna was gaining a following in the 80s; the infamous image changing pop princess was in her early years and her rock costume had the virgin bride, teased hair and loaded-down jewelry look. Another major influence on fashion in the 80s was the sub-culture that created the punk rock costume. A punk rock costume typically featured black leather, the Union Jack, lots of safety pins and metal studs – plus the infamous Mohawk!
Rock in the Nineties revolved around the hair. Heavy metal hair bands were rocking from Twisted Sister to Bon Jovi. The rock costume for this type band would include long permed hair to fling up and down on stage. Honor this abundance of locks with a wild wig made especially to go with a spandex pants, a ripped t-shirt rock costume. The counterpoint to the hair band was grunge music that was full of angst and a rock costume made of old jeans and flannel shirts.
A rock costume of today revolves around the pop phenomenon of American Idol. Here, just about anybody can live the rock star dream; just slip into a trendy outfit as a rock costume and grab a microphone for karaoke night! A rock costume popular with the ‘tweens of today includes Hannah Montana, the Jonas Brothers and other swoon-worthy groups.
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