Back in ‘06 we paid homage to the best mustaches in rock and roll history and became an overnight sensation. Not really, but Yahoo! seemed to enjoy it. This time around we honor the rock mullet in all its glory. Thanks to Drinking Buddy for helping with some of the photos and commentary.
These are not ranked in any particular order. I don’t believe in ranking beauty. While some might be drawn to the sensitive image of Bono’s motherly-love mullet, I’m partial to the playful mullets of Journey. Those guys know how to have a good time. Don’t get too close though. I’m pretty sure at least one of them is packing heat.
Angus Young
Angus Young from AC/DC has an unintentional mullet. It could have been long hair, but there’s nothing left on the top, thus creating a mullet.
Bob Seger
Admire it.
Bono
Bono’s mullet heals humans.
Darryl Hall
Remember John Oates from our mustache list? Well his heterosexual partner, Darryl, could have qualified for both. I think I know who inspired MTV VJ Adam Currie’s hairdo.
David Bowie
David Bowie reportedly created his Ziggy Stardust alter-ego to sport a mullet without repercussions. Blame it on Ziggy.
Duran Duran
Duran Duran is 80% mullet. What’s the other 20%? I’ll leave that to you.
Mike Score
A Flock of Seagulls’ lead singer successfully reverse engineered the mullet which I think earned him a Grammy or Nobel Peace Prize or something.
James Hetfield
The angriest mullet on this list.
John Stamos
Why feature Uncle Jessie Katsopolis from Full House, you may ask? Stamos toured as a drummer with the Beach Boys for years. He was later fired because the lightning bolts shooting out of his mullet posed a serious safety risk.
Journey
At least 40% of Journey. Possibly 100%. Some are too close to call (check out the LUMP on the guy in the white pants on the far left. Good god sir!)
Kenny Loggins
This was very close. The hair appears to be normal and well-kept with AquaNet, but it has crept down the neck and has just made contact with Kenny’s blazer. A photo finish, but a mullet nonetheless.
Mark Knopfler
Another balding mullet. Skullet.
Little Richard
Little Dick also should have made our mustache list with that absolutely disgusting lip fuzz. I’d love to comment on the mullet, but I can’t stop looking at his upper lip.
Michael Bolton
He looks like a lion with that mane of golden hair.
Mister Mister
All of Mister Mister. “Kyrieeeelllleeeellllays bum bum the road that I must travel…”
Nicki French
She sang “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and fancied some sort of weird side mullet.
The Outfield
All the dudes from The Outfield, who sang “Your Love.” This might help you remember: “I just wanna use your love. Toniiiiiiight!” One even has his back turned in this picture to show off the rear of the mullet.
Pat Benetar
Hottest mullet I’ve ever seen.
Sir Paul McCartney
Even with a mullet he comes off like a prick. Maybe its the Spanish-style mustache/soulpatch combo.
Phil Collins
Amazing picture.
Richard Marx
Richard should be in commercials. His hair is so voluminous. If only I could get my hands on his conditioner. If only…
Rod Stewart
If you’ve been a regular to HearYa over the years, this image should be seared into your brain. I think this might be the 11th time we’ve used it and I still can’t get over his pubic mustache.
Richie Sambora
I see what you’re doing Richie. You are in mullet denial, but this hair style is nothing more than a modern mullet.
Styx
Vast majority of Styx. Is the guy on the left giving the thumbs up or clutching that guy’s arm?
Eddie Van Halen
He’s smoldering.
Nigel Tufnel
Christopher Guest played this character in Spinal Tap. The mullet was the unintentional joke that would pay future dividends.
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He’s nowhere near as famous, but you should have included this guy:
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Great list!
Where in the name of god is Klaus Meine?
Good times. Laughed at nearly every one (Rod Stewart scared me). A nitpick: To me, in order to have a mullet, hair cannot cover the ears. The mane must begin at or beneath ear level.
Cheers.
I wondered if someone would bring up the narrow definition of a mullet. I tend to agree, but the short in front, long in back, hair over the ear look needs to be abolished as well. If we call it a mullet, it might ignite a change in the world.
Bob Segar, Michael Bolton & Richard Marx - OH LA LA!!!!!!!
Richard Marx does have incredible volume…well put, Oz.
Nigel’s cut is so indie classic.
This post was great! I was laughing all the way through. It brought back too many memories of bad hair! I can think of a few family members that could join the group
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You do realize that the Hall & Oates album cover is a melding of both their faces, right? Hence, one brown eye and one blue eye? That’s Oates’ mustache on Hall’s face. Darryl Hall did not have a mustache.
Um…no. Of course I did not know that.
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