June 12, 2006
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Names
I’ve noticed that there are different patterns we use to name things. Towns, for example, are often named after what was destroyed to put them in. For example, there is a town by my house called “Rolling Meadows.” I’m sure Rolling Meadows used to actually consist of, well… rolling meadows. Until they destroyed them to build a town. Some other towns near me that don’t quite live up to their names are Crystal Lake, Glendale Heights, and Lake in the Hills.
I also find it interesting how many bands name themselves after foods. For example; Limp Bizkit, Korn, the Black Eyed Peas, Smashing Pumpkins, the Spice Girls, Vanilla Ice, and Cream.
What makes a good band name?
Comments (18)
That’s the 50 Million Dollar question, isn’t it? Something original and not too long, I guess. There are a lot of bands named after their lead singer, too. Or the lead singer’s name is prominent, and they include, “…and the Blah-Blah Band.”
Your guess is as good as mine!
I think the best name says something about the band, either their music, their personality, their style, etc – it may not be obvious to the public, but clearly fits the band itself.
wow, you’re such a good guesser.
i can’t believe that we ended up with matching tattoos. : wink :
Pete,
Hmmm…I think a good band name is one that people like saying ….Something that people feel cool saying…you know like…My Chemical Romance, Evan’s Blue, Shinedown, Blue October, Dope, Buck Cherry…Velvet Revolver, Disturbed…things that conjure cool or rebellious imagery…
RYC: hehehe…Pete you are so funny!!
Love, Candy
I like the really random names that don’t mean anything to me, but the band knows the signifigance whether they let the public know or not.
I think pretty much anything can be a good band name, as long as it uses words or a combination of words that has a good “ring” to it and sounds interesting. But, the name doesn’t make the band good. If it’s not a good band, then the name means nothing.
Hey, we should do coffee sometime soon… Lemme know whens a good day for you.
Love ya,
Flubberchunks
: laugh : Street Names
RYC: Yep, I did see that. It happens almost every day. I just don’t stay on it because I don’t keep updating those featured posts.
any band that has the words “zbob nation” in them would rock!! other then that.. they suck.
I am still bitter that i have in excess of 100 footprints a day and no comments. Maybe I have a lot of stalkers.
I remember in 7th grade when my friends were starting a band, and we decided to look in the dictionary and pick the first 2 words we came to. “Highway Sprawl” ended up being their name for a little bit, until they went with “Shadowbox” to try and sound all cool and alt-rocker-like.
The Spice Girls are far tastier than Korn.
this is just my hunch, but the california hits could very likely be hits from google. i used to have them on my page all the time, and it was just Google.
Not sure if you got my message or not, but I’ve been invited to see Cars tonight at the Fox around 8:30 if you’d like to join us, let me know!
good band name? what about the names of muscle? Rhomboid would make a good rock band name? Latissimus Dorsi would make a sassy girl band? lolz. or Sphincter for a hard rock band? lolzzz
Hello Pete,nice to hear from you…haha
Um…: rolleyes :i think…welsh corgi are so smart and cute…haha.have a GOOD day…^^: biggrin :
Hmmmm……I think I would like to give this one a little more thought and get back to you later.
All the Oaks. Oak Ridge, Oak Lawn, Oak Park. There’s like, maybe 3 patches of oak trees, and the rest is pavement bordered by young maple trees.