DID YOU KNOW: Only 2% of the world’s population are natural redheads? Today, May 26 is World Redhead Day and we're taking a look at some of music's best-known redheads in celebration.
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We're trying to keep it to natural gingers rather than those who have dyed their way into the books -- but some are going to be included based solely on the way they rocked the look to perfection. (Yeah, we're lookin' at you, Hayley WIlliams!)
Dave Mustaine - Megadeth
Getty ImagesWhether or not he's "Sweating Bullets" on stage in front of thousands of headbanging fans, Megadeth singer Dave Mustaine's strawberry blonde locks have been a prominent part of the band, just like their mascot Vic Rattlehead, since its inception in 1983.
Shirley Manson - Garbage
Getty ImagesShe's "Only Happy When It Rains" -- because she knows damn well her colors won't run. Garbage singer Shirley Manson, born in Edinburgh, Scotland has been rocking the red since birth.
Florence Welch - Florence + the Machine
Getty ImagesBritish singer Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine has made a name for herself over the years not only for her incredibly powerful vocals but also an energy on stage during the band's live sets that can be felt like lightning in the back rows.
Josh Homme - Queens of the Stone Age
Getty ImagesQueens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme is a natural ginger, whether by genes or by the blistering desert sun is anyone's guess. What is certain: He's probably got close to as many musical projects as he does strands of red hair. No One Knows...
Hayley Williams - Paramore
Getty ImagesNaturally a dark blonde, Paramore singer Hayley Williams made her fire red look a staple through the band's career and has even doubled down on her penchant for dye, offering her own line of hair products for fans to snatch up.
Mick Hucknall - Simply Red
Getty ImagesBritish-born singer and songwriter Mick Hucknall rose to fame in the '80s as the singer for Simply Red, with whom he had a 25-year career and sold over 50 million albums. If you don't know him by now, you need to do some homework.
Bonnie Raitt
Getty ImagesPerhaps known more as a Country star, singer Bonnie Raitt and her flaming red hair complete with that signature streak have been rocking stages since the '70s with her unique brand of Blues, Rock, Folk, and of course, Country.
Neko Case - The New Pornographers
Getty ImagesAmerican singer-songwriter and member of the Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers, Neko Case boasts a powerful voice and has been called a "flamethrower" by critics and contemporaries for more than her fiery red mane.
Tori Amos
Getty ImagesBest known for her ability to rock a piano like nobody's business as well as her bright red shade, singer Tori Amos knew she would be taking the stage at a young age. She had been admitted to the preparatory division of the Peabody Conservatory of Music at the ripe ol' age of 5, and Tori's dad had shopped her music to labels and producers since the age of 17.
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