Many bands have gone through at least a few different names before settling on the ones that brought them fame and recognition. Whether the reasoning is legal disputes, controversy, a change of band ...

What does 'December 10' mean? The name of Simon Cowell's new boy band has fans of Netflix's 'The Next Act' and One Direction ...

Comedians long to be rock stars, they say, and rock stars dream of being comedians. For proof, look no further than band names that found their inspiration in TV comedies. The Simpsons and The Brady ...

Many of your favorite bands likely didn’t start with the current name they have now. In fact, it’s quite common for groups to take on new monikers after gaining popularity or signing to record labels.

Simon Cowell's new boy band December 10 have been threatened with legal action over their band name. The new group - ...

Even decades later, curiosity lingers over why Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic chose Nirvana as the name for their band. Many know the tragic and compelling life stories of the band members, yet the ...

This 1966 pop group had their roots in Greenwich Village folk rock before making a shift to sunshine pop. They scored a Top 40 hit with “Come On Down to My Boat,” but failed to make more of a dent ...

Everyone knows, the start of any good band is figuring out the band's name! Jeff Goldblum shares the inspiration behind his band's quirky name, Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snizter Orchestra, and ...

When you form a band, thinking of a name is nearly as difficult as keeping the group together. If you’ve ever tried naming a band, you’ll understand the fear of announcing ideas to your friends.

Shania Russell is a news writer at Entertainment Weekly, with five years of experience. Her work has previously appeared in SlashFilm and Paste Magazine. 98 degrees are getting the band back together ...

Snow Patrol was not always named Snow Patrol when they started out. The alternative rock band that was started in Scotland in 1994 by Gary Lightbody, Mark McClelland, and Michael Morrison had a ...

There’s a lot of pressure involved in naming a band. The name has to be distinct and memorable while also speaking to the band’s style and values. A song can be written in a day, but a band name can ...