Babycat Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Easy. I love Rush. But their name... Not so much. Rush is a bad name, always thought so Another bad name for a band with some phenomenal music is a band named f**k. Obviously, the guys in f**k decided they didn't want to become rich and famous and just wanted to produce their art on Alternative Tentacle records, which couldn't care less what you name your band. But it's really good music and tou'll never hear about them. Same with Fudge Tunnel :laughing guy: 'f**k' and 'Fudge Tunnel' - those for real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Easy. I love Rush. But their name... Not so much. Rush is a bad name, always thought so Another bad name for a band with some phenomenal music is a band named f**k. Obviously, the guys in f**k decided they didn't want to become rich and famous and just wanted to produce their art on Alternative Tentacle records, which couldn't care less what you name your band. But it's really good music and tou'll never hear about them. Same with Fudge Tunnel :laughing guy: 'f**k' and 'Fudge Tunnel' - those for real? I think Fudge Tunnel is the house band at the Willy Wonka factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Here is the thread to post (what you think are) decent bands with bad names - let me start: The Beatles. My second favorite band of all time (just after RUSH), but I'm always so hesitant to even say the band name.... It is not very good. Also, Pink Floyd isn't a great name... Post on! Pearl Jam is kinda gross when you think about it.http://i.imgur.com/s8JlpMN.gif Oh god, it just hit me. How'd that go over my head Rather over your head than square in the face! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutlefan Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) It Hugs Back. Songs like this suggest Sonic Youth meets early My Bloody Valentine (which is a good thing) but the name suggests twee English art students who formed a band as a school project. Which might be the case, but that's not a good thing to advertise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf5meA77meg As far as names that make you go ewww, I'll nominate the Circle Jerks. Re Butthole Surfers, that's a great name. Even better is how they got it, supposedly. Early on, when asked their name by an MC they just shrugged, so in disgust the MC announced them as the Butthole Surfers, and the name stuck. Edited July 7, 2015 by Rutlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutlefan Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) In defense of The Monkees, it's hard to distinguish anymore what is and is not pre-packaged. The Sex Pistols were as much a conceit as The Monkees, and apart from Steve Jones not as talented, yet they're in the RHoF. I "discovered" this song a little while ago. Fantastic; I had no idea The Monkees did this kind of thing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtPdPcBvM4M Edited July 7, 2015 by Rutlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 If anyone cares to they should sit down and really watch that movie. The Monkees film Head. Sit back relax and forget everything you thought you knew about the band and absorb this film. Its no a masterpiece by far but it is illuminating behong words. Trust me on this. I have been a Monkees fan since childhood and thats no joke. This is not the weekly kid show you may have watched as a child. They sought to push the boundaries while staying true to their real selves and not some factory construct. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 People who discredit the Monkees for being fabricated probably can't name one proper Monkees album. They make misinformed arguments similar to calling the Beatles a boy band. The truth is the Monkees fought to control their music and the music benefited. Like I mentioned earlier, session musicians were used all the time. Pet Sounds is more a Wrecking Crew album than a Beach Boys album. It's rarely held against the Beach Boys. I love the Monkees. A great band, stupid name and all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I love The Monkees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Porcupine Tree has already been mentioned, The Pineapple Thief is another. Edited July 8, 2015 by Tony R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Bondurant Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Can anyone beat Meat Loaf?C'mon, the name suits him well. He LOOKS like a meat loaf to me. Various Artists No way! Various Artists is a fantabulous name! LolIt really is. Just as the name of my childhood's favourite actor, Also Starring. ABBA Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Annifrid. Makes sense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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