Bands named after states versus bands named after cities (1 Viewer)

[ilvdsnts]

Actually, there are 9 cities in the US named Kansas:

Kansas, VT, Kansas, TN, Kansas, OK, Kansas, OH, Kansas, KY, Kansas, IN, Kansas IL, Kansas, AR and Kansas, AL

And is there any chance that the band is named after any of those?

 

[mattgdg]

Alabama loses this contest for the bands named after states team. Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and the Rolling Stones would have to change their names to states to balance out the crap that is Alabama.

you probably wear Matt Ryan underoos.

 

[Grumpy Old Manatee]

And is there any chance that the band is named after any of those?

You said there are no cites named Kansas; I replied.

Yeah, chances are slim, but it's not impossible. Bands did lots o' drugs in those days.
I guess they still do, but they used to too!

 

[superchuck500]

And is there any chance that the band is named after any of those?

No.

They’re named after the state. They’re from Topeka. I don’t understand why this is so complicated for people to accept.

 

[Grumpy Old Manatee]

I'm well aware of what/where they are named for.

I actually saw Kansas live, once (at least a portion of the original line-up) at the old Mudbug's music hall in Gretna. Guess it was early/mid 90's. They still sounded pretty good. I know the singer was not the original, but he sounded nearly identical.

 

[Maxp]

The tag team of ultimate suck Florida Georgia line should really put this thread to rest.

 

[superchuck500]

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

I hope there’s not a member of Louisiana Leroux who is also an SRer and has had to wait til page 4 for a mention

 

[superchuck500]

I hope there’s not a member of Louisiana Leroux who is also an SRer and has had to wait til page 4 for a mention

Good call.

So on the ledger, so far we have:

States:
Kansas, Alabama, Alabama Shakes, Ohio Players, Louisiana Leroux, Black Oak Arkansas, the Kentucky Headhunters, North Mississippi All-Starts, FloRida, Florida-Georgia Line.

Cities:
Boston, Chicago, Nazareth, New York Dolls, Beruit, Berlin, Phoenix, Portishead

 

[Grumpy Old Manatee]

Atlanta Rhythm Section
Georgia Satellites
Miami Sound Machine
Orleans (France I guess)

 

[superchuck500]

Orleans (France I guess)

Per wiki:

Orleans is an American pop rock band best known for its hits "Dance with Me" (No. 6 in 1975); "Still the One" (No. 5), from the album Waking and Dreaming (1976); and "Love Takes Time" (No. 11 in 1979). The group's name evolved from the music it was playing at the time of their formation, which was inspired by Louisiana artists such as Allen Toussaint and the Neville Brothers. Orleans was formed in Woodstock, New York in January 1972

 

[Grumpy Old Manatee]

Per wiki:

I only said France because the band is not technically named New Orleans. It is a bit funny that they were founded in NY.

"Still the One" was actually used by ABC for quite some time to promote its network and shows.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

i need a ruling on Buffalo Springfield

 

[superchuck500]

i need a ruling on Buffalo Springfield

Band named after a steamroller. The company that made the Buffalo-Springfield steamroller had its name as a result of a merger between Kelly-Springfield (of Springfield, Ohio - and still operating today in the tire sector) and Buffalo Steam Roller company (of Buffalo, New York).

Both are cities so that part is easy. Technically, the band isn't named after the cities - it's named after a vehicle/device (product). I think the ruling is going to be no, not eligible.

A famous rock band got its name from this Springfield company, which led the world in a road-building product

Before 1889, no road rollers were made in the United States.

www.springfieldnewssun.com

 

[Joe OKC]