Looking for Halloween inspiration? Look no farther than your favorite music videos.

Musicians have been harnessing the power of a good costume and makeup to have a little fun in their visuals ever since Michael Jackson morphed into a werewolf for "Thriller." Now, people like Katy Perry and One Direction have mastered the art of becoming someone else, turning themselves into nerdy analysts, elderly strippers and much, much more.

Check out some major music video make-overs of the past, and who knows, maybe you'll get some ideas for your Halloween costume: