Eyeglass styles from famous rock stars

Wayfarer sunglasses

Bob Dylan sported this look probably better than anyone else has. He loved his square frame wayfarer sunglasses so much that he even wore them inside, but who can blame him? By the time he was twenty-five, he had forever changed American folk music, and he did so while looking dashing. A pair of Bob sunglasses always look chic and bold, whether you decide to wear them indoors or outside.

When Amy Winehouse stepped onto the scene, she proved that women's sunglasses can look good in thick framed wayfarers too. She often wore them in bold colors to pair with her courageous attitude and style.

Bryan Ferry's glasses were just as sophisticated and elegant as his music. He created the Roxy Music group, as well as fashion forward images. He chose dark square rims on his frames and dark black tints for his sunglasses; proving that his classiness was never overlooked.

The grungy and ever popular, James Hetfield of Metallica chose a rectangular pair of narrow shades. A spin off of the common wayfarer look, but just as fierce. His jet-black shades suited his uncanny and fervent style just as well as his music.

Aviator and pilots

If anything could shine brighter than Mick Jagger, it was probably his shades. Mick Jagger wore a slew of sunglasses through the years, from cat-eyed turtle colored shades to red heart-shaped frames. But his most popular pick was the classic aviator look with a wide range of color and frame thickness. It seems his shades were as hard to keep up with as his fame and fortune. But he proved aviator eyewear for men is always an alluring choice.

Just like his band member Mick Jagger, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones was also a man of many sunglasses. When he wasn't wearing his groovy rounded shades, he opted for a distinctive pair of thin attractive aviators. Either way, it goes to show that hiding behind dark sunglasses is a necessity to the rock star look.

When Neil Young stepped on to the scene, he proved that pilot sunglasses were still trendy, except he added a twist to the style by wearing thick framed shades that nearly looked like goggles. His unique set of shades reflected mirror images of his onlookers. So even if you were trying to scope out Neil Young, you probably only found yourself.

Round Eyeglasses

The young Jimi Hendrix changed history with his crazy guitar techniques, "electric church" music and influence over hundreds of rock artists through the years. Hendrix made round spectacles look sultry and sexy just like the rest of his image. He was known also for his eclectic range of outfits and styles. Hone in your inner Hendrix with dark shaded, round sunglasses. If Hendrix could wear whatever he wanted and still pull off this look, then you can too.

John Lennon and Joey Ramone also proved that thin-framed round eyeglasses are a must if you want to rock out. Both men were always dressed in a pair of these shades. Joey sunglasses will have the quintessential round look with a brown tint in the lens.

Nico from the Velvet Underground added a feminine touch to the rounded look. Her thick framed, dark, round shades (which could questionably be called bug-eyed) were a major fashion statement in the 1960s, and the look still remains popular today. Her band member, Lou Reed chose a rounded dark pair as well. When the whole team was together under their dark, mysterious shades, they appeared unstoppable.

Keith Moon of the Who preferred a set of dark, reflective shades while in the public. His funky style paired well with his free-spirited behavior and unforgettable drumming technique.

Bryan Eno, another English musician, preferred the round sunglass look as well, but he had a much different approach to these lenses. His dark shades appeared to be of one whole shape on his face, giving some modern flair to the classic style.

These stellar shades will keep your look rocking through the ages!