How did bands come up with the names such as Stone Temple Pilots, Nickleback, Hoobastank, Pearl Jam, Led Zeppelin and any other you may know (there's too many to list!)
2007-02-22 15:34:12 · 7 answers · asked by mitsugirl 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Hey another one of those questions where my useless knowledge comes in handy. Just yesterday a local radio station that I listen to every morning had an author on. He wrote a book called Rock Formations and that;s what it's about. It's loaded with tons of bands and how they came up with their name. Like Nickelback derived from one of the band members working at a Starbucks and the customers always asking fro their change,lol. Either way here's a link to where you can get the book. I was actually thinking about buying it since I didn't win one from the show, and it's not badly priced even, here's a link to help you out...
http://www.cidermillbooks.com/page2.html
2007-02-22 15:48:54 · answer #1 · answered by mighty1981mouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Led Zeppelin's name comes from John Entwistle and Keith Moon of the band The Who. When Jimmy wanted to start a supergroup with Entwistle, Moon, and Jeff Beck; Moon and Entwistle said that it would go down like a Lead Zeppelin. Jimmy later dropped the "a" from Lead Zeppelin so people would pronounce the name right.
2007-02-24 12:16:05 · answer #2 · answered by Ramble On 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jimmy Page was hanging around The Who. He told them he was going to form a band, heavy blues based rock. Kieth Moon told him "That should go over like a lead zeppelin!" A legend is born! 10CC, the average volume of a male ejaculation. Buffalo Springfield, named for a steam roller manufacturer. Lynyrd Skynyrd, named for a high school teacher. Jethro Tull, named for 18th century agronomist. Nine Inch Nail, the size of spikes used in crucifixions. The Rolling Stones, after a Muddy Waters song. Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan had a dream in whick Joe Strummer (The Clash) ws smashing pumpkins. Revolting Cocks, after fighting in a bar and being thrown out the bouncer called them revolting cocks! Steely Dan, euphemism for a dildo. Red Hot Chili Peppers, named after a Louis Armstrong group form the 1920's. Hot Tuna, because the record lable rejected Hot ****! Romeo Void, they are from San Francisco.... enough said. The Doors, after Huxley book about mescaline "The Doors of Perception." Flogging Molly, euphemism for masturbation.
2016-05-24 01:06:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could be more help on this one. I heard somewhere that the singer for Nickelback worked at a Starbucks, and he was always saying "Here's you Nickel Back." when he gave out change and thats where the name comes from. I know that sounds stupid, and there is probably more to it than that. But I can only vaguely remember the story. I hope you find out more from somebody else.
2007-02-22 15:50:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steely Dan: One day I read "Naked Lunch" by William Burroughs and found out where their name came from. It refers to a steam-powered "massage" device, shaped a bit like the Washington Memorial I imagine.
I guess you just have to read some "far out" materials and one late night it will present itself before you.
2007-02-22 16:05:27 · answer #5 · answered by ron w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for the band name led zepplin i have heard that before they were big they wernt very big and were described as a led zepplin a sinking blimp so ya i heard that they just changed there name to that eventualy. (i think not positive though)
2007-02-22 15:44:27 · answer #6 · answered by tj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well pearl jam has had the long running rumor, or i guess truth, that its named after eddies grandmother pearl's famous jam.
2007-02-23 01:05:06 · answer #7 · answered by loveboatcaptain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋