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What’s In a Name? Popular Bands Who Started Out With Different Names

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What’s in a name? Often times a popular group begins with a working name that at the time seems to make sense until fame and a new record company take Hold. “What’s In a Name” is our look at popular bands that started out with a different and less attractive names…

Starfish was an interesting name to start out as, but Coldplay made a much better name for concert bills and venue signs don’t you think?

We loved Boyz II Men, but did you know that they began as the band ‘Unique Attraction?’

One of the names this Northern Ireland band used was The Hype, but we think their current name of U2 is so much better.

The Sex Maggots became the Goo Goo Dolls thank heavens.

Who likes Rattlesnakes? That’s the name this legendary band of brothers took until they simply called themselves the Bee Gees.

The Salty Peppers thought better of that name for their band, so they chose instead Earth, Wind and Fire.

Written by: Vipology Staff Writer

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