I wonder what the first example of this was? The first I remember was Jefferson Airhead, who had to change their name to Airhead when Grace Slick & co threatened to sue.
― Grandpont Genie, Monday, 15 April 2024 09:44 (two weeks ago) link
John Cougar Concentration Camp got booked unheard in Bloomington at Rhinos back in the day.
― The Artist formerly known as Earlnash, Monday, 15 April 2024 10:13 (two weeks ago) link
Fleddy Melculy, Belgian metal band
― StanM, Monday, 15 April 2024 10:49 (two weeks ago) link
I wonder what the first example of this was?
Chubby Checker
― alpaca lips now (Ye Mad Puffin), Monday, 15 April 2024 13:05 (two weeks ago) link
I imagine there were pre-rock and roll examples.
― My God's got no nose... (Tom D.), Monday, 15 April 2024 13:07 (two weeks ago) link
“Count” Basie was a play on Duke Ellington and Earl Hines.
― President Keyes, Monday, 15 April 2024 13:13 (two weeks ago) link
Interestingly. Blossom Dearie (who I knew about) postdates Blossom Seeley (who I didn't) by 30 years.
― alpaca lips now (Ye Mad Puffin), Monday, 15 April 2024 13:14 (two weeks ago) link
this is a really good record, by the way. put out by pals of mine on a pal's record label. #westernmassaction
https://www.discogs.com/release/2335180-Schurt-Kwitters-Schurt-Kwitters
― scott seward, Monday, 15 April 2024 13:25 (two weeks ago) link