Atheneum of Rock

Chapter 5 - The Best Band Name Origin Stories


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Band Names!! So many legendary bands and artists have become the moniker they carry on their album covers and despite how incredibly awesome they are, have you ever really questioned them? Did you ever wonder why Led Zeppelin decided spell the beginning of their name wrong? Have you ever wondered why Derek and the Dominos chose their name despite being front by Eric Clapton? 

NOBODY hates a great origin story. So many names were created in different ways. From real name combinations, inspirations from poetry, movies, historical figures to simply a misunderstanding or accidentally stumbling upon a name, there is NO shortage of amazing stories. 
What about the names that didn't make the cut? Come find out which hard-rocking 80's group almost named themselves "Aids". Not kidding. This and so much more in this week's Chapter!!

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