John Tenta (Earthquake) started in the mid 1980s as a sumo wrestler. Later he moved to the World Wrestling Federation where he became Hulk Hogan's arch-rival. He died of bladder cancer in 2006, aged 42.
2. Richard Melville Hall
Answer: Moby
Richard Melville Hall (Moby) is one of electronic music's key figures since the early 1990s. He is a distant offspring of Herman Melville, hence the middle name. The stage name is of course an association to Melville's great book "Moby Dick".
3. Maria da Graça Meneghel
Answer: Xuxa
Maria da Graça Meneghel (Xuxa) rose to fame in Brazil but has become a worldwide children's entertainment star, and a multi-millionairess at that. The stage name was a nickname given to her by her elder brother. She once dated football's great Pelé (hmm, Edson Arantes do Nascimento).
4. Adelmo Fornaciari
Answer: Zucchero
Adelmo Fornacirari (Zucchero) is best known for his duet with Paul Young "Senza una donna (Without a woman)", however he is a hugely successful international musician. The nickname of Zucchero (Italian for "sugar") was given to him by one of his schoolteachers.
5. Evangelos Odyssey Papathanassiou
Answer: Vangelis
Greek musician Evangelos Odyssey Papathanassiou (Vangelis) composed, and played, the memorable "Chariots of Fire" (1981) soundtrack for which he won the Oscar. One year later he composed the "Blade Runner" soundtrack. His collaboration with Jon Anderson of Yes is well-worth listening to as well.
6. Joan Marie Laurer
Answer: Chyna
Joan Marie Laurer (Chyna) was a staple of female wrestling in the turn of the century and inspired many to follow. Sadly, she died in 2016 (aged 46) of an overdose of alcohol and various medications.
7. Harris Glenn Milstead
Answer: Divine
One of drag culture's pioneers, Harris Glenn Milstead (Divine) is known for his female roles in John Waters' films and for a few hits as a singer. He died in 1988 (aged 42) of cardiac failure.
8. Gabriele Susanne Kerner
Answer: Nena
German singer and actress Gabriele Susanne Kerner (Nena) is best known for her 1983 hit "99 Luftballons (99 Red Balloons)". Her stage name is a nickname she got as a child while vacationing with her family in Spain.
9. Christopher Hamill
Answer: Limahl
Christopher Hamill (Limahl) fronted the 1980s pop band Kajagoogoo. After they split up he went on to pursue a successful solo career. His stage name is merely an anagram of his surname.
10. Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite
Answer: Kaká
Kaká is known for his aesthetic style of football (soccer), carrying the torch of gifted Brazilian players. He was a member of the 2002 World Cup winning squad, however played only a few minutes in the tournament. Most Brazilian footballers are known for a mononym (one word name) which they usually pick as teenagers.
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