SMeeD Posted August 16, 2006 Posted August 16, 2006 I thought it said "Origin of Brand Names" I was wondering why they were all bands Interesting read though, I didnt know so many bands had "random" names. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
computergee Posted August 16, 2006 Posted August 16, 2006 I heard on the radio, Nickelback was named because one of them used to work at Starbucks or something, and something cost *.95, so he always had to give them a "Nickel back" in change. Wikipedia will confirm it for me. Nickelback is a post-grunge rock band founded in Hanna, Alberta in 1995. The name derived from the nickel in change Mike Kroeger's brother frequently had to give customers back in his job at a Starbucks coffee shop in which he would say, "Here's your nickel back." Clicky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encrypted_God Posted August 17, 2006 Posted August 17, 2006 How about ZZ Top? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vooduu Posted August 17, 2006 Posted August 17, 2006 How about ZZ Top? Some theories included: the two brands of rolling paper, Zig-Zag and Top; a tribute to blues legend Z. Z. Hill; Z-shaped barn-door braces Gibbons once saw at a farm; and/or Billy Gibbons seeing the two words running together on a dilapidated bill board. The real origin, as told by Billy Gibbons and also recorded in his new book (Rock + Roll Gearhead), is derived from the name of blues master B.B. King. They wanted to call themselves Z.Z. King but sounded too similar to their blues legend hero. They figured that "King" was at the "top" so thus settled on ZZ Top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encrypted_God Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 Yes, I am aware of that but i was hoping sdy284 would add that to the list. RE; "What about ZZ Top" Also, how about Dream Theatre, a band that should be reconized for there awesome writing (lyrics & music) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdy284 Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 i didn't compile this list, it was posted my somebody else on another forum i belong to...and i dunno if they compiled it either...i doubt it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encrypted_God Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 So this paticular list belongs to you...Let add some to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdy284 Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 yes, but i'm not going to research band names...if you know of any that aren't on there..tell me and i'll add them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze_Badger Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 In Flames Soilwork Insomnium Kalmah Epica Nightwish Dark Tranquillity To name a few that you somehow managed to miss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdy284 Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 apparently you missed the part where i said i didnt' compile this list. and dont just name bands and expect me to find out what their names mean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze_Badger Posted August 23, 2006 Posted August 23, 2006 But you're a NEWS EDITOR, siddy! (I believe that's what 2bits/bigr/bignoob would call you) How can you NOT find out about the origins? I'm organizing a strike now . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdy284 Posted August 23, 2006 Posted August 23, 2006 How can you NOT find out about the origins? simple, because i don't care that much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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