Musicians who perform in disguise - in pictures

  • Animated band Gorillaz consist of four cartoon members drawn by artist Jamie Hewlett and fronted by Blur's Damon Albarn. Getty Images
    Animated band Gorillaz consist of four cartoon members drawn by artist Jamie Hewlett and fronted by Blur's Damon Albarn. Getty Images
  • Electronic music DJ and producer Deadmau5, aka Joel Zimmerman, performs in his $6,000 custom-made mouse helmet. AP Photo
    Electronic music DJ and producer Deadmau5, aka Joel Zimmerman, performs in his $6,000 custom-made mouse helmet. AP Photo
  • Although she now performs unmasked, Australian singer-songwriter Sia spent years wearing a face-obscuring wig onstage. AFP
    Although she now performs unmasked, Australian singer-songwriter Sia spent years wearing a face-obscuring wig onstage. AFP
  • US rock band Kiss say their stage outfits and make-up are worn to achieve the opposite of anonymity. EPA
    US rock band Kiss say their stage outfits and make-up are worn to achieve the opposite of anonymity. EPA
  • French electro music pioneers Daft Punk say of their signature helmets: 'We don't want to be photographed.' AFP
    French electro music pioneers Daft Punk say of their signature helmets: 'We don't want to be photographed.' AFP
  • Frontman Corey Taylor of Grammy winners Slipknot says his mask 'allows me to be me'. Getty Images.
    Frontman Corey Taylor of Grammy winners Slipknot says his mask 'allows me to be me'. Getty Images.
  • US DJ Marshmello says he performs incognito 'because I don't want or need fame'. AFP
    US DJ Marshmello says he performs incognito 'because I don't want or need fame'. AFP
  • US shock-rockers Gwar began life as their own support act, created to be so bad they'd make the headline act look better. Getty Images
    US shock-rockers Gwar began life as their own support act, created to be so bad they'd make the headline act look better. Getty Images
  • Musician Buckethead is one of the most celebrated and talented guitarists in the world. Getty Images
    Musician Buckethead is one of the most celebrated and talented guitarists in the world. Getty Images
  • Detroit duo Insane Clown Posse first started wearing clown make-up in 1991 when they were late for their debut performance. Getty Images
    Detroit duo Insane Clown Posse first started wearing clown make-up in 1991 when they were late for their debut performance. Getty Images