Difference between revisions of "Wicked Lester"
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*'''The Polka Tulk Blues Band''' is now known as '''Black Sabbath''' | *'''The Polka Tulk Blues Band''' is now known as '''Black Sabbath''' | ||
*'''Free Beer''' is now known as '''Barenaked Ladies''' - This wasn't groundbreaking. Several bands in the 70s, 80s, and 90s called themselves "Free Beer." | *'''Free Beer''' is now known as '''Barenaked Ladies''' - This wasn't groundbreaking. Several bands in the 70s, 80s, and 90s called themselves "Free Beer." | ||
*'''Pen Cap Chew''' is now known as '''Nirvana''' | *'''Pen Cap Chew''' is now known as '''Nirvana.''' They also made music under the name '''Fecal Matter.''' | ||
*'''Rainbow Butt Monkeys''' became '''Finger Eleven''' - But nobody cared because numetal is queer. | *'''Rainbow Butt Monkeys''' became '''Finger Eleven''' - But nobody cared because numetal is queer. | ||
*'''Tony Flow and the Miraculusly Majestic Masters of Mayhem''' is now known as '''The Red Hot Chili Peppers.''' - Under any name, thou dost smell of a sire's ejaculate. | *'''Tony Flow and the Miraculusly Majestic Masters of Mayhem''' is now known as '''The Red Hot Chili Peppers.''' - Under any name, thou dost smell of a sire's ejaculate. | ||
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*'''Duck Tape''' changed the band's name to '''Blink-182''' because it was cool to have numbers in your band's name in 1990. They should have kept the original name. | *'''Duck Tape''' changed the band's name to '''Blink-182''' because it was cool to have numbers in your band's name in 1990. They should have kept the original name. | ||
*'''The Young Aborigines''' changed their band name to '''The Beastie Boys''' because for some reason the word '''aborigines''' was problematic. | *'''The Young Aborigines''' changed their band name to '''The Beastie Boys''' because for some reason the word '''aborigines''' was problematic. | ||
*'''Megadeaths''' became '''Pink Floyd''' and then some idiots in metallica kicked a guy out of their band for drinking too much (metal + alcoholic = metallica) That guy went on to form the band '''Megadeth.''' | *'''Megadeaths''' became '''Pink Floyd''' and then some idiots in metallica kicked a guy out of their band for drinking too much (metal + alcoholic = metallica) That guy went on to form the band '''Megadeth.''' '''Pink Floyd''' also used: Screaming Abdabs, The Tea Set, Jokers Wild, The Pink Floyd Sound, and The Screaming Habdabs. Yes, their original singer/guitarist was a schizophrenic. | ||
*'''Naked Toddler''' became '''Creed.''' Both names suck and both bands suck too. Why in God's name would you name your band '''Naked Toddler?''' Fucking pedophiles. Also, '''Scott Stapp''' is a joke. | *'''Naked Toddler''' became '''Creed.''' Both names suck and both bands suck too. Why in God's name would you name your band '''Naked Toddler?''' Fucking pedophiles. Also, '''Scott Stapp''' is a joke. | ||
*'''Soft White Underbelly''' became '''Blue Öyster Cult.''' They also would tour using their previous name. | *'''Soft White Underbelly''' became '''Blue Öyster Cult.''' They also would tour using their previous name. | ||
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*'''The New Yardbirds''' were told by Keith Moon that their name sucked, so they changed it to '''Led Zeppelin.''' | *'''The New Yardbirds''' were told by Keith Moon that their name sucked, so they changed it to '''Led Zeppelin.''' | ||
*'''Xero''' had a ton of names before they became '''Linkin Park.''' They chose "Linkin" because the domain name for "lincoln park" was already taken. | *'''Xero''' had a ton of names before they became '''Linkin Park.''' They chose "Linkin" because the domain name for "lincoln park" was already taken. | ||
*'''Smile''' turned into '''Queen.''' | |||
*'''Tom and Jerry''' became '''Simon and Garfunkel''' for some reason. | |||
*'''Mighty Joe Young''' first changed their name to '''Shirley Temple’s Pussy,''' but couldn't get a record contract until they formally changed to '''Stone Temple Pilots.''' | |||
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Revision as of 23:38, 14 April 2022
This is a list of bands that you may (or may not) know who once had a stupid name, but later changed that name to something more recognizable.
- Wicked Lester is now known as KISS
- Rat Salad is now known as Van Halen
- The Polka Tulk Blues Band is now known as Black Sabbath
- Free Beer is now known as Barenaked Ladies - This wasn't groundbreaking. Several bands in the 70s, 80s, and 90s called themselves "Free Beer."
- Pen Cap Chew is now known as Nirvana. They also made music under the name Fecal Matter.
- Rainbow Butt Monkeys became Finger Eleven - But nobody cared because numetal is queer.
- Tony Flow and the Miraculusly Majestic Masters of Mayhem is now known as The Red Hot Chili Peppers. - Under any name, thou dost smell of a sire's ejaculate.
- Atomic Mass turned into Def Leppard. - Best drummer of all time. ;)
- On a Friday morphed into Radiohead and remained gay.
- Sweet Children got signed but still changed their name to Green Day.
- Duck Tape changed the band's name to Blink-182 because it was cool to have numbers in your band's name in 1990. They should have kept the original name.
- The Young Aborigines changed their band name to The Beastie Boys because for some reason the word aborigines was problematic.
- Megadeaths became Pink Floyd and then some idiots in metallica kicked a guy out of their band for drinking too much (metal + alcoholic = metallica) That guy went on to form the band Megadeth. Pink Floyd also used: Screaming Abdabs, The Tea Set, Jokers Wild, The Pink Floyd Sound, and The Screaming Habdabs. Yes, their original singer/guitarist was a schizophrenic.
- Naked Toddler became Creed. Both names suck and both bands suck too. Why in God's name would you name your band Naked Toddler? Fucking pedophiles. Also, Scott Stapp is a joke.
- Soft White Underbelly became Blue Öyster Cult. They also would tour using their previous name.
- Unique Attraction turned into Boyz II Men
- Chicago Transit Authority shortened their name to Chicago. They got rid of the other two words because they were receiving legal threats from the real Chicago Transit Authority.
- The Golliwogs changed their name to Creedence Clearwater Revival but they had already been The Blue Velvets as well.
- 'Composition of Sound changed into Depeche Mode, but they should have changed their name to Depress Mode.
- Pud became The Doobie Brothers. Probably a good idea.
- The Salty Peppers added a few new members and became Earth, Wind & Fire.
- The New Yardbirds were told by Keith Moon that their name sucked, so they changed it to Led Zeppelin.
- Xero had a ton of names before they became Linkin Park. They chose "Linkin" because the domain name for "lincoln park" was already taken.
- Smile turned into Queen.
- Tom and Jerry became Simon and Garfunkel for some reason.
- Mighty Joe Young first changed their name to Shirley Temple’s Pussy, but couldn't get a record contract until they formally changed to Stone Temple Pilots.
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