Mic Anderson was a copy editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Alter egos can function in a variety of ways for different artists. Sometimes they serve as a mask of protection and separation for an artist from their work, and other times they act as guise under which one can freely and momentarily experiment with another side of oneself. Read on to discover the notable some awe-inspiring and others downright shocking alter egos that we have compiled.
Hank Williams as Luke the Drifter
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Hank Williams, best remembered for his gushing vocals and expressive lyrics, adopted the alter ego of Luke the Drifter, whom he often called his “half-brother.” Whereas Hank Williams was known for his habitual boozing and drug-abuse that characterized his cavalier lifestyle and led to his early death at age 29, Luke the Drifter offered his listeners moral guidance (which was often ignored by Hank himself) with his deeply spiritual and poignant lyrics. Although Luke