Explore bands that changed their names, revealing the stories behind their rebranding efforts.

You probably know the names of all these bands, but do you know their literary origins? Some were inspired by high literature or mystic poetry, others by comic books or pulp fiction. In any case, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is there anything harder than choosing a band name? Yes, obviously, millions. But it still poses a challenge, as anyone who has ...

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 ...

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 ...