George Clinton in 1977, before George Bush stole his lookPhotograph: Neal Preston /CorbisGeorge Clinton again at Woodstock in 1999. Time hasn't dimmed his appetite for standing out in the crowdPhotograph: Henry Diltz/CorbisThere are few words available in the English language to describe this...Photograph: Frank Trapper/Getty
Grace Jones in 2006 - all the rage in Topshop don't you know? Photograph: Huw John /Rex FeaturesFrank Zappa in 1988: when you're dressed as Uncle Sam you always need a giant pencil as a prop, right? Photograph: Lynn Goldsmith /CorbisFrank Zappa on stage in 1981, shirtless and with a lady friendPhotograph: Lynn Goldsmith /CorbisWe've been assured that no Day-Glo pink animals were harmed during this Outkast performance Photograph: Frank Micelotta/GettyThe New York Dolls in 2001: It says something about this gallery that this is considered 'dressing down'Photograph: Michael Ochs /GettyMIA follows the first rule of festival fashion here: always pack a macPhotograph: Jason Kempin/FilmMagic/GettyReggae and dub icon Lee 'Scratch' Perry's outfit makes us think of just one place - WalesPhotograph: Samir Hussein /GettyStarchild from George Clinton's band knew he'd forgotten to pack something important before going on tourPhotograph: John Atashian /Corbis
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