Rock Doesn’t Have to Look Good: The Top 20 Most Ugly Rockers

Sad but true, there are some humans in the world who just can’t be attractive. No matter how charismatic, talented and amazing they may be, the truth is, they’re just plain ugly.

As far as I can tell, however, many ugly but successful people take pride in their cutting edge looks. In fact, some would even say that there is a fine line between the beautiful and the not so, especially since beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

And hell, if there are ugly but successful rockers out there, then the rest of us with obvious aesthetic short comings have a real shot at making it big, too. So for your enjoyment and encouragement, I bring you this list of the ugliest successful rockers out there. Learn, live and be proud of your ugly face.

#20: Vinnie Vincent of Kiss

He’s at the bottom of the list because, quite frankly, he’s not that bad looking. What puts Vinnie on my list, actually, is how long his face looks with so much white make up all over it. His once long, thick, curly hair didn’t make things any better, either.

#19: Ian Hill of Judas Priest

Ian Hill is another gentleman who just can’t make it at the top of the ugly list. While the deep grooves in his face combined with his small, brown eyes and ratty hair do make him quite rough and rugged in looks, Ian was once a good looking man.

#18: King Diamond of Mercyful Fate

When you wear as much make up as King Diamond does, it’s hard to tell what you really look like. This is why I’ve placed him at #18. He certainly is ugly when he’s entertaining but I wonder what he looks like fresh out of bed.

#17: Jim Martin of Faith No More

It’s difficult to see in older pictures of Jim Martin, where his hair begins and ends. And behind all that mighty mass of black fluff, there is only the unknown. So Jim goes down on my list for ugly, however talented rockers.

#16: Joey Ramone

Because he is of another generation, I won’t place Joey near the top of my Ugly Rockers list. Instead, he’ll rest gently at #16 for his incredibly long, drawn out face and dark hair, thick brows and blackened eyes.

#15: Elton John

Certainly not the ugliest man you’ve ever seen and certainly no hard rockin’ dude, but there’s still something about Elton that earns him ugly status. Even when he was young and thinner, the chubby faced blonde with that ridiculous space between his teeth is just awful. I will never understand why a man of his stature and with his wealth would never fix those teeth…or has he? I haven’t noticed.

#14: Niko McBrain of Iron Maiden

I have a profound respect for Niko McBrain because he is the nerd who actually became cool. If there ever was a smart but ugly man who knew how to thrash and wail, it’s Niko. Enough said.

#13: Lenny Kilmister of Motorhead

Not only has years of smoking and rocking hard left that old man look on Lenny’s face, but he also sports these very large moles on his face that you just can’t help but stare at. They’re mesmerizing, really.

#12: Tom Petty

I would consider Tom Petty to be one of the most gorgeous, ugly old men I have ever seen. He has the most amazing, piercing blue eyes and that soft, pale, baby skin. The truth is, however, that his skin has aged and his mouth was never pretty to begin with. Tom has large teeth that face forward a bit too much. Nonetheless, he’s an amazing rocker.

#11: Neil Young

Being of a younger generation, I will never truly know whether or not Neil was pretty when he was young. Pun intended. I do, however, know that now, he looks a bit like some leather that’s been left out too long. Never could I say that I wouldn’t stare and watch him play, though.

#10: Ace Frehley of Kiss
Does anybody really know what Ace Frehley looks like?

#9: Dee Snyder

Woah! Dee Schnauzer is more like it! He’s amazing and women love his long hair but you could probably hang a Christmas ornament from that nose of his.

#8: Udo Dirkshneider of U.D.O.

I really want to respect Udo, I do. But I can’t help but notice he looks like an Oompa Loompa. The man is just short, stout and round. It’s a good thing he’s damn good at what he does.

#7: Marilyn Manson

Being an amazing artist who is mainly self taught and bursting with natural talent does not change the fact that Marilyn Manson is hideous. That elongated face, those bones bursting through his skin and all that make up and dread make him exactly what he wants to be.

#6: Mick Jagger

If he were a god, the people could make rivers of his wrinkles. Amazing rocker or not, this man’s face displays years of abuse and trauma. I have to admit, however, that he’s an awesome performer and so much fun to watch.

#5: Steven Tyler of Aerosmith

Beautiful eyes and an exotic mouth don’t hide those lines and that beanpole face. Steven Tyler’s features are still haunting, though and almost beautiful. Which is why he sits pretty at number 5. He’s not actually ugly at all–he’s cutting edge, I think.

#4: Shane MacGowan of Pogues

While paying homage to the difficult life and experiences that Shane has gone through, we still have to put him on the list. He has told his fans that he plans to fix his teeth this year but until I see recent photos, I have to put him at #4. For all of his binge drinking and the loss of his teeth, Shane is just not a good looking guy though he is a great musician.

#3: Iggy Pop

Again with the gorgeous eyes and marked up face. Iggy looks icky and I think he’s totally comfortable with that. While it’s difficult to find photos of most ugly rockers online, there’s never an opportunity missed for an Iggy photo.

#2: Michael Jackson

It had to be done. Michael, though his music does not fit the genre of Rock and Roll, had to be at the top of my Ugly Rockers List. Years of rumored genetic degrading skin conditions combined with far too many surgeries has left the musician mutilated and looking like an alien. It’s devastating, the affect of the aesthetic pressure on entertainment industry professionals.

#1: Billy Milano of S.O.D./M.O.D.
Because I’m told that his attitude and demeanor match that of how he looks, I’ve placed Billy Milano at the top of my list. With a reputation for not bathing as well as having a foul mouth without cause, Billy Milano is not a rocker to be proud of and, therefore, is the Number One Ugliest Rocker of All Time.

Reflections

No matter how ugly any of these men really are, nothing can stop the fact that they are successful and on top of the world in some way. In fact, many of the rockers on this list have been awarded for their work and are revered worldwide, still selling out on tours. So find comfort in your own skin no matter how it looks. Success does not have to be dictated by appearance

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