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Most Outrageous Grammys Outfits - Craziest Celebrity Grammy Dresses

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1

Aretha Franklin, 1970

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All hail the queen, who made a statement in this red and gold ensemble.

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2

Stephen Nathan (Left), 1972

L-R: STEPHEN NATHAN;STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
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One part Superman, one part clownspiration.

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3

Isaac Hayes, 1972

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I mean....who wouldn't wear a leather robe to the Grammys?

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4

Cher, 1974

Before there was <em>Portlandia</em> to put a bird on it, there was Cher, who put a butterfly on it.pinterest
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Before there was Portlandia to put a bird on it, there was Cher, who put a butterfly on it.

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5

Little Richard, 1974

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Asymmetrical batwing sleeve? You go, Little Richard.

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6

Bette Midler, 1975

The divine Miss M, ladies and gentlemen.pinterest
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The divine Miss M, ladies and gentlemen.

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7

David Bowie, 1975

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8

Debbie Harry and George Burns, 1980

Debbie Harry's 'fit is not that outrageous but having George Burns on her arm takes it up a notch.pinterest
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Debbie Harry's sheer sequined top is a real look.

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9

The Pointer Sisters, 1982

Grammys or one of those Old Western portrait booth shots? Either way The Pointer Sisters win.pinterest
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Grammys or one of those Old Western portrait booth shots? Either way The Pointer Sisters win.

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10

Tina Turner, 1982

Werk Tina.pinterest
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Werk, Tina.

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11

Donna Summer, 1983

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Leopard print and PVC in a ballgown? Groundbreaking.

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12

Olivia Newton John, 1983

Olivia Newton John IS the '80s.pinterest
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Olivia Newton John IS the '80s.

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13

Rick James and Grace Jones, 1983

My brain explodes when I look at this photo.pinterest
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My brain explodes when I look at this photo.

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14

Cyndi Lauper, 1984

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Cyndi is a lovely little rainbow in this tutti frutti ensemble.

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15

Grace Jones and Sarah Douglas, 1984

If this whole slideshow was of Grace Jones, I'd be okay with that.pinterest
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If this whole slideshow was of Grace Jones, I'd be okay with that.

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16

Menudo, 1984

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Who has more colors, a packet of Skittles or Menudo in 1984? We're not sure!

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17

Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, 1984

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The sideburns just might take the cake for the most outrageous thing in this picture.

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18

Dee Snider, 1985

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Nothing says heavy metal like a blue jeans, a leather vest, and a scowl.

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19

Sinead O'Connor, 1989

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The graphic tee plus the decorated sleeves on Sinead's cropped leather jacket really amp up this look.

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20

Paula Abdul and John Stamos, 1990

Shine bright like a... Christmas tree ornament?pinterest
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Shine bright like a... Christmas tree ornament?

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