Since the early days of rock 'n roll, certain dudes have stood out as more than just musicians. Their attitude, their look, and their actions have gone beyond their music and granted them rock star status. So what's the common denominator in all certified rock stars? To be one, you have to be cool. And usually, but not necessarily always, coolness and style go hand-in-hand.

From humble beginnings, rock music has transcended the musical realm to influence and innovate the world of style. Whether it was breaking down style barriers with obscene outfits, or harking back to trends of bygone eras, rock stars have all taught us a thing or two about staying steezy (and destroying hotel rooms). You may not know it, but your personal style may have been influenced by these guys. From OG's like Chuck Berry and Mick to young guns like Ezra Koenig and Jack White, these are The 50 Most Stylish Rock Stars of All Time.

1. Mick Jagger
Band: The Rolling Stones; Mick Jagger

More like Mick "Swagger" right?! Hands down one of the best-dressed musicians of all-time, he definitely set the bar for flamboyant frontmen. From his crazy stage antics to his bad boy edge, Jagger's style reflected his personality perfectly: it was something that needed to be tamed, but functioned best when it was wild. Even today, he wears silk scarves and suits with more rakish appeal than most men-and he's pushing 70.

6. Keith Richards
Band: The Rolling Stones; Keith Richards; The X-Pensive Winos

One of the best guitarists of all time was also a serious style pioneer. His penchant for wild-looking clothes with an edge combined the mod penchant for color with a rocker attitude. This is the guy that wore headbands eons before any '80s hairband thought to. His natural swagger and iconic style also provided the inspiration for Pirates of The Caribbean anti-hero Jack Sparrow, so much so that he signed on to play Sparrow's father, Captain Teague, in the film's sequels.

Some of Complex’s most stylish rock stars
1. Mick Jagger
2. Prince
3. David Bowie
4. Kurt Cobain
5. Sid Vicious
6. Keith Richards
11. John Lennon
12. Jimi Hendrix
13. Elvis
14. David Byrne
15. Alice Cooper
22. Slash
23. Bruce Springsteen
25. Jack White
26. Keith Moon
32. Lemmy
34. Johnny Rotten
35. Freddie Mercury
36. Billy Gibbons
46. Zakk Wylde
47. Billy Idol
49. Axl Rose
50. Lenny Kravitz

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BRIAN JONES???????

Where he on this list? He showed Mick and many on this list
how to look like a rock star~

These lists are all stupid but if anyone should ever be the top of this type of list it has to always be: CHARLIE WATTS.

It's not a matter of opinion. He is the most stylish rock star ever and no one comes close.

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The Wick
These lists are all stupid but if anyone should ever be the top of this type of list it has to always be: CHARLIE WATTS.

It's not a matter of opinion. He is the most stylish rock star ever and no one comes close.

Charlie never defined trends - no one imitated Charlie because he is dressed in a formal way as a mannequin in a shop window - a beautiful expensive clothes but nothing that would express his personality

These lists are all stupid but it's fun especially when two from our beloved band in a top ten

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hot stuff
BRIAN JONES???????

Where he on this list? He showed Mick and many on this list
how to look like a rock star~

Forgotten.

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The Wick
These lists are all stupid but if anyone should ever be the top of this type of list it has to always be: CHARLIE WATTS.

It's not a matter of opinion. He is the most stylish rock star ever and no one comes close.

Charlie never defined trends - no one imitated Charlie because he is dressed in a formal way as a mannequin in a shop window - a beautiful expensive clothes but nothing that would express his personality

These lists are all stupid but it's fun especially when two from our beloved band in a top ten

Exactly. Fun is what rock 'n roll is all about.

Iggy Pop didn't make the list?

No women in this list?

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hot stuff
BRIAN JONES???????

Where he on this list? He showed Mick and many on this list
how to look like a rock star~

Amen,Brother.

Lemmy? - And Alice Cooper?

Jagger over Bowie???

Absolutely ridiculous.

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Coolness + Style = Charlie Watts

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jamesfdouglas
Jagger over Bowie???

Absolutely ridiculous.

Yes, I'd rate Bowie top of the list. Jagger had a pretty ropey period in the 80's!

So Did Bowie?

Sid Vicious made the list but Charlie Watts didn't?!The only (ex)Sex Pistol with style is Glen Matlock he even designed for Vivien Westwood.

Congrats to Sir Mick!! BOWIE!? Really? Ok if you favor transgender dressing...in the daytime!

Where is Jim Morrison?

Hotstuff - Right on about Brian Jones. The guy founded the Stones and wore the hippest clothes back in the day. Sadly he seems to be largely forgotten. Maybe because of Mick and Keith's takeover of the band and continued success after his departure but he should never be forgotten.

Mickschix - Right with you on Bowie if a guy dressing in drag and transgender dressing is stylish then we really are all in trouble!

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jamesfdouglas
Jagger over Bowie???

Absolutely ridiculous.

Bowie is from Mars. That disqualifies him.

I think Prince is great, but a bit high on the list. Sid Vicious and Kurt Cobain? Seriously?

.....how come Elvin Bishop didn't get a mention???????????



ROCKMAN

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Rockman
.....how come Elvin Bishop didn't get a mention???????????

Did you mean Elvis Presley, or Joey Bishop?

And nobody from the Small Faces? Give me a break.

David Byrne, stylish? You mean people actually bought the type of get-up he was wearing during his Stop Making Suits period?

Did you mean Elvis Presley, or Joey Bishop?

....nuh nuh .... Elvin...Elvin Bishop...best overalls in rock....



ROCKMAN

I guess it depends on your definition of style. Mick and Keith are certainly more innovative in their fashion statements but neither is even in the same style universe as Charlie, who should be at the very top of the list.

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Rockman
Did you mean Elvis Presley, or Joey Bishop?

....nuh nuh .... Elvin...Elvin Bishop...best overalls in rock....

Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvin has left the building.

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Rockman
Did you mean Elvis Presley, or Joey Bishop?

....nuh nuh .... Elvin...Elvin Bishop...best overalls in rock....

Even better than George Harrison's? He tended his music as he tended his garden--like a crackerbox palace....

Bryan Ferry