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here are the rules: one person says the name for a crappy band that people find humorous. (for example: winger.) the next person has to come up with another lame band who's name begins with the last letter of the previous band. (in the case of "winger," the following person could say "ratt.") every subsequent post must have a band name that begins with the last letter of the previous poster's band, and you cannot repeat bands. (also when using bands names like "the sex pistols," they are filed under "s" in record stores, and so they get used as an S, not a T) also, to make sure that no one is cheating you must post the URL for the band's website, or some sort of article verifying the band's existence. (this will also allow everyone else to see how bad some of these band's are.)

so lets begin with: WINGER

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Rush (I think we all know they exist, and I honestly don't want to expose myself to their offical site) :D

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Originally posted by almanso Soup Dragons.... what a bad name they chose :nonono:click here to know something about them

I think it's a very good name! :nod: Used to love the Soup Dragons, I think the name came from a Kid's TV program but not sure, can someone help?

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And to follow with the game I have alwayws found "Supertramp"'s name almost as bad as their music and unfortunately I do not need to post the webpage either.

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i'll follow that with PRIMUS

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Def Leppard

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Originally posted by Fifty Fifty Clown And to follow with the game I have alwayws found "Supertramp"'s name almost as bad as their music and unfortunately I do not need to post the webpage either.

:confused:

I don't know most of their music, but they have some serious good songs, as The Logical Song, School & Give A Little Bit...

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Originally posted by Green Einsturzende NeubautenOh yeah......Letztes Biest (am Himmel)!!!!!

Nine Inch Nails.... oh yeah.

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Originally posted by Taboo # 7 Style Council (great music, though)http://www.paulweller.com/discography_stylecouncil/

love and rockets. :wtf:

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SUTHERLAND BROTHERS AND QUIVER. Uk male vocal/intrumental group 1976 with Reach for the sky and Slipstream.:nod:

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Originally posted by Rocket Mick SUTHERLAND BROTHERS AND QUIVER.Uk male vocal/intrumental group 1976 with Reach for the sky and Slipstream.:nod:

Righteous Brothers righteousbrothers.com

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Originally posted by Rocket Mick SUTHERLAND BROTHERS AND QUIVER.Uk male vocal/intrumental group 1976 with Reach for the sky and Slipstream.:nod:

roxy music. fantastic group. stupid, stupid name.

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Wu-Tang Clan

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Originally posted by Push Hunters and Collectorshttp://www.aussiebands.com.au/hunters_and_collectors.html

Oh come on Jan, Hunters and Collectors were a great band in their day, remember "The Slab (or Betty's worry)" great stuff. On the other hand Mark Seymour's solo stuff sucks big time, and they were fantastic live. Oh, hang on their name does stink.

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Roxette...

I never liked the name.. altough I've always enjoyed (shame!!) the music...

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Originally posted by Fifty Fifty Clown

Originally posted by almanso Soup Dragons.... what a bad name they chose :nonono:click here to know something about them

I think it's a very good name! :nod: Used to love the Soup Dragons, I think the name came from a Kid's TV program but not sure, can someone help?

The Soup dragons lived in the same area as the clangers - from the kids show "The Clangers"

East 17. Shite name, shite music, very ugly.

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Originally posted by flo > > East 17. Shite name, shite music, very ugly.

OK, we can keep this going if I offer up:

71 North, purveyors of "The Cleveland Shuffle."

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i don't know who they are, but it doesn't look good. hawkwind

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Alright, this is Jeff Connolly's, from Boston, first band, DMZ , and then he went on to form the Lyres. Jeff is truly one of the most manic performers ever, their major label debut came out on Sire, right when NEW WAVE was being pushed, so this garage-rock gem got lost in the shuffle big time. Brilliant originals like Mighty Idy, plus a smoking cover of the Sonics' Cinderella, though Jeff doesn't scream quite like Gerry Roslie did.

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ozric tentacles

you al know they are real.

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i am going to say that "starship" is the proper name of the band and follow with:

PIGFACE

never really liked this band much, but it doesn't matter 'cuz the name is lame!

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The only one I can think of right now is Everything But the Girl but I like what I've heard of them, and I don't think the names that lame either. :shrug:

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Limp Bizkit

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Uriah Heep

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eminem. to know him is to puke on him.

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Big Audio Dynamite Banana'rama Is it Man or Astroman?

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Jeez, we've picked some winners here....Uriah freakin' Heep :lol: and Pure Prarie League:eek: yeah, I bet y'all have the complete discographys for both :evil4:

This time, out of the above choices, I picked Man Or Astrom-man, partly cause they're last, partly cause they cover the theme from MST3K, and mostly cause I like 'em a lot. I guess it's a tradition at their shows where they toss Little Debbie snackcakes to the audience; at the show I saw, a geeky skinhead got on stage and wasn't doing very well freaky dancin' in front, whereupon most of the audience threw back their treats on the unfortunate person. N will be for the former leader of Be Bop Deluxe, Bill Nelson

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Come to think of it, New Order is a pretty rubbish band name, don`t you think?

OTHER BAD BAND NAMES

The Calling The Music Triple Eight The Darkness Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band

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I'm assuming you're using New Order as your lame band name, so I'll try and follow that with Reel Big Fish/b]

reelbigfish.com

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Damn Yankees

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Smashing Pumpkins (there! I said it! So sue me!) :evil4:

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Styx

By The Way, Taboo, I LOVE the matching jackets and drinks!

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Yes, it's almost like we're dueling (I was playing around with avatars, and I think I finally found a permanent one)

And I can't do much with "X", as the only bands I can think of are the band 'X' and XTC. I love XTC, and it's a good name, but what the hell?

XTC xtcidearecords.co.uk

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Clan of Xymox I thought I'd throw in a Dutch band (who are actually quite good). Your turn Taboo :D

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x-marks the pedwalk

i never listned to this band for fear they are as bad as their name

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Kottonmouth Kings kottonmouthkings.com

I think they're rappers, but I just don't know or want to...stupid name

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Spice Girls

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Again with the "S"! We keep coming back to that!...

Steely Dan

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Funny how that works out...

BTW, it's Sigue Sigue Sputnick, followed by... KoRn

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Originally posted by bLuE oRdEr Funny how that works out...BTW, it's Sigue Sigue Sputnick, followed by...KoRn

Yeah, I realized that after my internet search for the offical website yielded no results.

Nada Surf (haven't they be done already?)

nadasurf.com

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Again with the "D's" :D

Ol' Dirty Bastard

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Right said, Fred.

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Originally posted by Conan - The Governor Right said, Fred.

Y must you conjure up so many foul memories :nonono: :cry:

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Toto

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Originally posted by Taboo # 7 Ozric Tentaclesgeocities.com/ozrictentacles_web

Busted! Masaaki what-his-Hibster has already done it!

But, here goes:

SmashMouth

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HNew Model Army :D

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Originally posted by Conan - The Governor New Model Army

Uhh, Conan baby, you might want to check the rules for this game?

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Originally posted by bLuE oRdEr > Originally posted by Taboo # 7> Ozric Tentacles> > geocities.com/ozrictentacles_web

Busted! Masaaki what-his-Hibster has already done it!

But, here goes:

SmashMouth

Oi! oh well....

Hootie and the Blowfish (has this one been done as well?)

hootie.com

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Hanson :D

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Stale...Bread

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Yes...NO!

And AGAIN with the "S"! :D

PS- Someone should tell Volo Recro about this band... :D

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Originally posted by bLuE oRdEr Yes...NO!And AGAIN with the "S"! :DPS- Someone should tell Volo Recro about this band... :D

Stroke 9

stroke9.com

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1 watt short?

99 Watts

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Sorry About Dresden (no, really)- Actually, it's not that bad a name, but I'm drawing blanks here...

sorryaboutdresden.com

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'N Sync

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Nelson

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Extreme

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Warn This:

Iron Maiden

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REO Speedwagon

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I just :barf: when I hear that song...

Cutting Crew

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Originally posted by bLuE oRdEr I just :barf: when I hear that song...Cutting Crew

A-ha! The shoe is on the foot that is other....the foot is the shoe that is.....other than the shoe on the foot....what is that bloody saying?

What I mean is: I did that one already!...I think :shrug:

Well, so be it, Jedi...

(the) Waterboys mikescottwaterboys.com/

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Originally posted by Taboo # 7 > Originally posted by bLuE oRdEr> I just :barf: when I hear that song...> > Cutting Crew

A-ha! The shoe is on the foot that is other....the foot is the shoe that is.....other than the shoe on the foot....what is that bloody saying?

What I mean is: I did that one already!...I think :shrug:

Well, so be it, Jedi...

(the) Waterboys mikescottwaterboys.com/ You learn well...

Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band

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Uh, Buffer, you disturb the flow when you respond to your own suggestion (not a criticism, just friendly advice)

Never heard of these guys, but I'm trying to steer clear of the "x"s --- Xerox and Freeman

discogs.com/artist/Xerox_-_Freeman

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New Model Army I've heard about these guys for years but i've never actually heard a song of theirs.

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You Am I One of Australia's finest. Oops, i've done it again haven't i Trevor :D apologies mate.

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You bastard! :mad2:

No, just kidding (hell, I didn't start this thread), but I will have to have my lawyers get in touch with you...:D

Now, back to the name game....In The Nursery :wtf: (what next, "Under The Sink"?)

inthenursery.com

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Ozark Mountain Daredevils Never listen to their music, but's a weird name : http://www.ozarkdaredevils.com/

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Scandal'Us One very pathetic Australian "pop" group, thankfully no longer with us.

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Shakespear's (or Shakespeare's) Sister (can't remember which way they spelled it :shrug: )

neilnet.force9.co.uk

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Originally posted by Buffer Reel Big Fish

Oops! I've done that one already :evil4:

well...I did!........:shrug:

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Originally posted by Buffer Bugger!Try this then Hootie & The Blowfish

I hate to say it, but.....I did this one already (albeit minus the offical site link).

Oh well, I'll cut you some slack...

Heart :barf: (terrible name, even worse music)

imt.net/~scooter/Heart.html

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Originally posted by Taboo # 7 > Originally posted by Buffer> Bugger!> Try this then Hootie & The Blowfish

I hate to say it, but.....I did this one already (albeit minus the offical site link).

Oh well, I'll cut you some slack...

Heart :barf: (terrible name, even worse music)

imt.net/~scooter/Heart.html GODDAMN IT!!! I really need to read this thread properly, don't i Trevor? (thanx for the slack mate). Orange Juice Can't find a link for this band because when i type it into my search engine all i get is companies that sell (you guessed it) orange juice.

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Originally posted by Taboo # 7 Smashing Pumpkins (there! I said it! So sue me!) :evil4:

Now, if I actually knew an attorney, I probably would.

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Okay, here's a great trio from the late 70's, early 80s era: Young Marble Giants, and their classic album on Rough Trade, Colossal Youth

Gonna quote from their brilliant single, Final Day, which means even more today.

When the rich die last Like the rabbits Running from a lucky past Full of shadow cunning And the world lights up For the final day We will all be poor Having had our say

Put a blanket up on the window pane When the baby cries lullaby again As the light goes out on the final day For the people who never had a say

There is so much noise There is too much heat And the living floor throws you off your feet As the final day falls into the night There is peace outside in the narrow light

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siouxie and the banshees

we know who they are. i like the music, but the name is as lame as they come.

i am glad to see that this thread is still going.

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Syde Prokekt

they exist dont know a link but they're a garage band somewhere in scotland.

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Originally posted by opus for governor siouxie and the bansheeswe know who they are. i like the music, but the name is as lame as they come.

bit like 'opus for governor' :D

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Has anyone done "Oasis" yet? :uhoh:

If not, then I humbly nominate Oasis

oasisinet.com

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Another band that has put out some good stuff, it's time for Shriekback, Barry Andrews, formerly of XTC, band. Not sure of any other person, except for probably Robyn Hitchcock, who would rhyme nemesis and parthenogenesis. Dave Allen, ex-Gang Of Four bassist who now resides in Portland, was also on board for a long time; very good live as well.

Shriekback

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Originally posted by Geri > Originally posted by opus for governor> siouxie and the banshees> > we know who they are. i like the music, but the name is as lame as they come.>

bit like 'opus for governor' :D

THHPPPPPTTTTTTT!!!!!!

for my next band: Gang of Four

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A*Teens... No one should be allowed to cover, or even play, ABBA.

Unfortunately, I don't know how to link, but you all know they exist.

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Originally posted by opus for governor > Originally posted by Geri> > > > Originally posted by opus for governor> > siouxie and the banshees> > > > we know who they are. i like the music, but the name is as lame as they come.> > >

bit like 'opus for governor' :D

THHPPPPPTTTTTTT!!!!!!

for my next band: Gang of Four

Are you gonna go down my list of favourites, just because I made fun of your name :eek: just don't dare touch PiL, then it'll really be WAR :evil4: btw, what did your mum call you when you were a wee laddie? my boy is called Tattiescone i.e. Sean. come to think of it, you probably won't know what that is ?!

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Says who?:p

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Originally posted by Rocket Mick Says who?:p

no reference to yourself intended, of course :D so what's YOUR excuse for NOT being out on the town tonight then, I've got two and they're well tucked up in bed :laugh:

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Originally posted by bLuE oRdEr Uriah Heep

somehow, i see used uriah heep records at every record store. weird. who are these guys?

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Originally posted by Grell > Originally posted by bLuE oRdEr> Uriah Heep

somehow, i see used uriah heep records at every record store. weird. who are these guys?

they used to be good, I've got a few of their (old) records, but like the Stones they should have retired years ago !

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Originally posted by Geri > Originally posted by opus for governor> > > > Originally posted by Geri> > > > > > > Originally posted by opus for governor> > > siouxie and the banshees> > > > > > we know who they are. i like the music, but the name is as lame as they come.> > > > > >

bit like 'opus for governor' :D

THHPPPPPTTTTTTT!!!!!!

for my next band: Gang of Four

Are you gonna go down my list of favourites, just because I made fun of your name :eek: just don't dare touch PiL, then it'll really be WAR :evil4: btw, what did your mum call you when you were a wee laddie? my boy is called Tattiescone i.e. Sean. come to think of it, you probably won't know what that is ?!

it isn't that i don't like the bands, i just think they have silly names. and as for what my mom called me when i was a kid, it was just "seanie" or "seanboy." i have no idea what a tattiescone is...

to eveyone else: i don't see any f*ckin' band names! stick to the game or i'll throw paper airplanes at you and try to put out all your eyes!

Sad Rockets------> Skankin' Pickle

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Alejandro Escovedo, a great American musician who's been around for a long time, from the Nuns to Rank And File to Buick McKane. His cover of Ian Hunter's I Wish I Was Your Mother is one of the best cover versions ever, poignant yet not sappy.

Since he's been a hard working musician throughout his career, with no safety net of health insurance, he suffers from Hepatitis C. Several fund raisers have been staged throughout the country, with more to come, and many, many friends have helped him out.

http://www.alejandrofund.com/

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