The Mystery of Masked Musicians

Orville Peck - Enigmatic South African-Canadian country star Orville Peck burst on the scene in 2019 with his debut record 'Pony,' and has been very private about his true identity.

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Buckethead - The guitar legend is never seen without his trademark KFC chicken bucket and his blank, white mask.

Gorillaz - Each member of the band is represented, both on stage and in music videos, as cartoon characters with their own looks and personalities.

Ghost - Swedish metal band Ghost have gained a huge international following in recent years, due in no small part to their intriguing stage presence and character mythos. 

Frank Sidebottom - The creation of English comedian and musician Chris Sievey, Frank was known for his papier-mâché head that never seemed to bother him.

SBTRKT - Producer SBTRKT, known for his frequent collaborations with singer Sampha, has explained that his masks are essential for separating himself from his music.

The Rubberbandits - Comedic hip-hop duo the Rubberbandits, hailing from Limerick, Ireland, hide their identities on stage using masks made of repurposed plastic shopping bags.

The Aquabats - The crime-fighting ska band known as the Aquabats are probably better known for their superhero personas and onstage theatrics than they are for their music. 

Lordi - Monster rock band Lordi won the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest in the name of Finland, and have been a national treasure ever since.

Animal Collective - Dream-rock pioneers Animal Collective have, in recent years, set their masks aside, but when they first began playing shows they frequently wore animal masks on stage.

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