When you form a band, thinking of a name is nearly as difficult as keeping the group together. If you’ve ever tried naming a band, you’ll understand the fear of announcing ideas to your friends.

Once again, 1960s band names can be a little bizarre. We’ve covered bands named after the word “love” and random inanimate objects, but what about bands named after people? Here are five bands that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Comedians long to be rock stars, they say, and rock stars dream of being comedians. For proof, look no further than band names ...

You probably know the names of all these bands, but do you know their literary origins? Some were inspired by high literature or mystic poetry, others by comic books or pulp fiction. In any case, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is there anything harder than choosing a band name? Yes, obviously, millions. But it still poses a challenge, as anyone who has ...

Many of your favorite bands likely didn’t start with the current name they have now. In fact, it’s quite common for groups to take on new monikers after gaining popularity or signing to record labels.

Here are five huge rock and metal bands that have played small shows under different names. There are a ton of different ways ...

There’s a lot of pressure involved in naming a band. The name has to be distinct and memorable while also speaking to the band’s style and values. A song can be written in a day, but a band name can ...

Swing a guitar and there’s a good chance you’ll hit a band with a “look-at-me!” name incorporating some part of the human anatomy or a word you can’t say on television. But those aren’t the only ...