Musicians often create alter egos to explore different sides of their personalities. This goes beyond a simple stage name—we're talking fully-fledged personas.
Creating an alter ego is nothing new, and has been around for centuries. Robert Louis Stevenson popularized the concept with 'Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Artists and musicians have continued to embrace this idea, often creating a "good" and "bad" side of their personality.
Click through this gallery to explore the most interesting alternative identities in show business.