Need some hair inspiration? Discover 30 male singers with long hair! From classic rockers to soulful crooners, these talented men know how to style their manes.
So whether you’re aiming to grow your hair or want fresh style ideas, these male singers will surely inspire you!
Contents
- 1. Kurt Cobain – Nirvana
- 2. Axl Rose – Guns N’ Roses
- 3. Keith Urban
- 4. Harry Styles
- 5. Steven Tyler – Aerosmith
- 6. Dave Davies – The Kinks
- 7. Michael Jackson
- 8. Joe Elliott – Def Leppard
- 9. Bob Marley
- 10. Jon Bon Jovi
- 11. Sebastian Bach
- 12. Snoop Dogg
- 13. Prince
- 14. Hyunjin – Stray Kids
- 15. Jim Morrison – The Doors
- 16. Russell Brand
- 17. Bret Michaels
- 18. Booboo Stewart
- 19. Slash
- 20. Roger Daltrey
- 21. Mick Jagger
- 22. Brian May
- 23. Joe Cocker
- 24. Gerard Way
- 25. Wiz Khalifa
- 26. Lil Wayne
- 27. Juanes
- 28. Nathan James
- 29. Bob Dylan
- 30. Bob Weir
- Final Thoughts
1. Kurt Cobain – Nirvana
First up is Kurt Cobain from the legendary rock band Nirvana. Cobain was famous for his unique style, with his long, messy hair becoming iconic. His loose blond hair remains closely associated with Nirvana’s early-1990s look.
2. Axl Rose – Guns N’ Roses
At the height of his career, Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses was known for his long, silky hair. His trademark was a bandana over his head. His hairstyle has varied since that late-1980s bandana era.
3. Keith Urban
Keith Urban, born in New Zealand, is a country music superstar. He often sports a smooth, clean hairstyle that looks effortless. The longer, layered cut is easiest to recognize in country performance photographs from the period when he wore it that way.
4. Harry Styles
Harry Styles began growing his hair long during his time with One Direction. His solo-era hairstyles have varied, so the longer look is best tied to the later One Direction years. His curly, bouncy locks made that period easy to recognize.
5. Steven Tyler – Aerosmith
Another ’70s rocker is Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, known for his long, flowing hair and rock stage style. His layered, often wavy hair and scarves are familiar features of many Aerosmith stage photographs.
6. Dave Davies – The Kinks
Dave Davies of The Kinks was born in 1947, making him one of the older musicians here. He’s known for his choppy, jet-black hair. The cut is especially recognizable in Kinks-era photographs alongside his guitar.
7. Michael Jackson
How could we forget the legendary Michael Jackson? He was a musical and style icon. His hairstyles changed over the decades, from curled looks to longer, straighter ones such as the style seen in the ‘Remember the Time’ era.
8. Joe Elliott – Def Leppard
The next long-haired male singer is Joe Elliott from Def Leppard. Born in Sheffield, UK, in 1959, his shoulder-length hair is especially familiar from Def Leppard’s 1980s videos. Later photographs show different lengths and styles.
9. Bob Marley
This reggae superstar needs no introduction. Bob Marley, born in Jamaica, is famous for his Rastafarian beliefs, evident in his music and lifestyle. His dreadlocks are now iconic. Despite his passing, he’s still hugely popular and considered one of the greatest musicians ever.
10. Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi, the lead singer of the famous ’80s band Bon Jovi, was born in New Jersey in 1962. His long hair was a signature part of Bon Jovi’s 1980s look. He has also worn shorter styles, so the long-haired look is most useful for identifying his 1980s band photographs.
11. Sebastian Bach
Next up is Sebastian Bach, the former Skid Row frontman. Born in 1968 in Freeport, Bahamas, and of Canadian descent, he’s known for his effortlessly glamorous, long, silky hair. The long blond style is especially recognizable in his Skid Row-era performances.
12. Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg, born in Long Beach, California, in 1971, is a rapper, singer, and record producer. He’s known for his signature bandana over long braids. His hairstyles have varied, including long braids and locs, so the date of a photograph helps identify the look.
13. Prince
Prince, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1958, was a musical genius who won many music awards during his life. He wore a wide range of carefully styled looks, including fuller curls and longer straightened hair in different eras.
14. Hyunjin – Stray Kids
Next is Hyunjin from Stray Kids, a K-pop group. Born in Seoul, South Korea, in 2000, he has worn longer styles in several colours, including bleached blond, during different Stray Kids eras.
15. Jim Morrison – The Doors
Jim Morrison was the lead singer of The Doors, one of the most iconic musicians of the ’60s. Born in 1943 in Melbourne, Florida, he tragically passed away at 27. Known for his long, curly hair and mysterious persona, he often parted his hair in the middle, letting his bangs fall near his eyebrows.
16. Russell Brand
Russell Brand is best known as a comedian and actor, though he has performed in musical roles. He often wears his dark hair long and styled in a messy, textured way. His look sets him apart, but readers seeking a recording artist with long hair may find the band vocalists elsewhere on this list a closer match.
17. Bret Michaels
Bret Michaels is the lead singer of Poison. Born in Pennsylvania on March 15, 1963, he’s kept his long hair throughout his career. He is also known for pairing the long-haired stage look with a bandana or cowboy hat.
18. Booboo Stewart
Booboo Stewart is an actor, model, and singer, born in 1994. Known for his loose, wavy hair, he gained fame for his role as Seth Clearwater in the “Twilight” series.
19. Slash
Slash of Guns N’ Roses was born in London in 1965. He is the band’s guitarist rather than its singer, and his long dark curls under a top hat form one of rock’s most recognizable silhouettes. He remains here as a familiar long-haired music performer, but Axl Rose is the band’s lead vocalist.
20. Roger Daltrey
Roger Daltrey, the lead singer of The Who, was born in London in 1944. Known for letting his curly hair loose on stage, he’s experimented with various hairstyles and the longer curls are best identified with his 1970s stage photographs.
21. Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger, the lead singer of The Rolling Stones, became a heartthrob in the ’60s with his charming aura and long hair. Born July 26, 1943, he has changed his hairstyle many times since those early band years.
22. Brian May
Brian May is Queen’s lead guitarist, songwriter and a singer in his own right. Born in the UK in 1947, he had jet black curly hair during their peak. His abundant curls have remained a recognizable part of his image as their colour has changed with age.
23. Joe Cocker
At the height of his career, the late singer Joe Cocker was incredibly popular worldwide. Born in 1944 in Sheffield, England, he was recognized for his distinctive voice, long curly hair, and bushy beard.
24. Gerard Way
Gerard Way, the lead singer of the rock band My Chemical Romance, was born in New Jersey in 1977. He’s dyed his hair black, red, and blonde over the years, often keeping it long. The length has varied across My Chemical Romance’s different album eras.
25. Wiz Khalifa
Another notable singer/rapper is Wiz Khalifa. Born in 1987, he’s recognized for his messy dreadlocks, beard, and extensive tattoos. The length and styling of his locs have changed across his videos and stage appearances.
26. Lil Wayne
This Hip-Hop singer, born in 1982, is known for his long, braided dreadlocks. This Grammy-winning artist has worn locs for years, changing their styling and colour at different points in his career.
27. Juanes
Juanes, a popular Latin singer from Colombia, wore long, straight hair in a number of early-career photographs, sometimes loose or tied back. He has won numerous Latin Grammy Awards, marking his significant impact in music.
28. Nathan James
Nathan James is the lead singer of the British rock band Inglorious. Born in 1987 in Southampton, England, he often keeps his long wavy hair loose. His role at the microphone helps distinguish him from the band’s guitarists in performance photographs.
29. Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, born in 1941. Known for his curly locks, he is one of the 20th century’s most influential musicians.
30. Bob Weir
Finishing the list is Bob Weir, the American singer and guitarist of the rock band Grateful Dead. Born in 1947, he has kept his hair long and straight for most of his career. Later photographs show grey and white hair at varying lengths; the Grateful Dead era helps place the particular look.
For identification, compare the hairstyle with the band, instrument, clothing and approximate year. Several artists changed their hair between albums or tours, so a dated performance photo is more reliable than a general claim about how they look today.
Final Thoughts
Many male singers with long hair are lead rock band vocalists. Their styles can be memorable, though the length and meaning of their hair vary by artist and era.
Kurt Cobain Image by: Julie Kramer, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Axl Rose Image by: אליבאבא at he.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Harry Styles Image by: Eva Rinaldi, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Steven Tyler Image by: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Dave Davies Image by: RCA Records (corporate author); unknown photographer (possibly Barrie Wentzell) – The Kinks’ official Facebook page. This version has been cropped from the original source version to remove the text at the bottom., PD-US, Link
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Jim Morrison Image by: Elektra Records, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Russell Brand Image by: Eva Rinaldi, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Bret Michaels Image by: Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Booboo Stewart Image by: MTV International, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Slash Image by: Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Roger Daltrey Image by: Heinrich Klaffs, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Mick Jagger Image by: Bert Verhoeff / Anefo, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Brian May Image by: Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Gerard Way Image by: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Wiz Khalifa Image by: Tore Sætre, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Lil Wayne Image by: Chris Allmeid, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Juanes Image by: Chris Duque, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Bob Dylan Image by: Unknown photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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