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Musical Monikers
When musicians land big fame, there typically comes a moment of reinvention in which the 'Rock Star' identity is born. This new persona often requires a new name, a way to differentiate between the private and public versions of themselves. Musical monikers take different forms, from the simple, one-word name—like Madonna—to the glamorized version of a childhood nickname—like Jay-Z. As artists change and grow, these nicknames begin to represent a new self, as full of personality as the artist it represents.
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Chubby Checker
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Chubby Checker
Singer / 1941 -
Chubby Checker was an early rock 'n roller who had a hit with the song and dance sensation, "The Twist." -
Freddie Mercury
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Freddie Mercury
Songwriter, Singer / 1946 - 1991
Freddie Mercury is best known as the rock worlds most versatile and engaging performers and for his mock operatic masterpiece, Bohemian Rhapsody.
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Sid Vicious
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- Loved to Death
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Sid Vicious
Bassist, Singer / 1957 - 1979
Punk rocker Sid Vicious became famous as bassist for the Sex Pistols before his entanglement with drugs and Nancy Spungen ended his career and life.
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Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Film Actress, Television Actress, Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper, Singer / 1970 -
Queen Latifah is best known as a rapper, record producer, and actress and has been noted for her roles in Set it Off, Bone Collector, Last Holiday and Chicago.
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Screamin' Jay Hawkins
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Screamin' Jay Hawkins
Songwriter, Pianist, Singer / 1929 - 2000
One of rock and roll's original madmen, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins was as famous for his music as he was for his stage antics.
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Shania Twain
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- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
- Sober Celebs
Shania Twain
Songwriter, Singer / 1965 -
Shania Twain is one of the most popular singers of all time. Her album The Woman in Me is the bestselling country album by a female artist in history.
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