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Do you think music groups should name their band after one member?


Like Bon Jovi or Van Halen or do you think they should have more of a team name (Mammoth was Van Halen's original name)?
I generally dislike this naming after one person as it places too much importance on that member.

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I don’t think it matters as long as the music is good.

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Don't forget Sade!

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She was a solo artist though. I've got some of her music. Love that sultry, sexy, bluesy voice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TYv2PhG89A

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Well, if the musician involved is huge, I think you kind of have to.

ALthough Paul McCartney did go with just "WIngs" for awhile - later on it became Paul McCartney and Wings.

Yeah, Prince too. He went with Prince and the Revolution for a few years.

You had 5 huge (although older) musicians in "THe Traveling Wilburys"

Just thought of another - CREAM. 3 great musicians in their prime.

I suppose you could go either way with it.

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