• From: BELGIUM
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Topic: WHERE DO THEY GET THE INSPIRATION FOR:

Band names, or alias.
like Red Hot Chili Pepper.It's fascinating to see where the name comes from, not Simon & Garfunkel, but Tom Jones, David Bowie....

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  • From: Western Oregon,US
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Re: WHERE DO THEY GET THE INSPIRATION FOR:

Hi Doc,

  For individuals or duos, member's names work fine... but for a band, a name is as important as the music.  It's a "branding" issue and likely needs lots of thought and deep consideration (and maybe a consult with a marketing specialist for the Studio or Label).


  The other possibility is the contributions of substantial quantities of alcohol or "mind expanding" compounds.....

In some cases I'm leaning towards the latter!

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Doug

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Re: WHERE DO THEY GET THE INSPIRATION FOR:

I don't think the name of a band is nearly as important as how it's translated into a logo.  Van Halen, RHCP, The Rolling Stones...  They all have iconic symbols that are easily recognizable,  prints well, and works on everything from stationary to t-shirts.

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