Musical alter egos: from Sgt. Pepper to Slim Shady to Sasha Fierce

Garth Brooks, a.k.a. Chris Gaines

Conceived as a character for ‘90s country superstar Brooks to play in a never-completed movie, the dark pop star Chris Gaines became an alter ego for the singer, as Brooks made numerous public appearances under the guise. The public generally disliked the idea despite Brooks’ commitment to the concept. (During this period, Brooks even hosted “Saturday Night Live” as his usual self, with Gaines as musical guest.)