yorks5stringer Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) I have a number of alternative rock facts that I thought I'd share with my fellow chatters. Please add to this list, as it is not exhaustive: The Bonzo Dog Do Dah Band were actually formed in Barking and once featured youthful Jarvis Cocker When Dr and the Medics broke up the founder members went on to form The Cure Steely Dan were originally called Steely Don after Donald Fagen's steely glare. They changed their name after record company pressure After Heaven 17 broke up they went on to reform as East 17 Paloma Faith is actually an agnostic After Le Ann Womack left Womack and Womack and Womack, they reverted to Womack and Womack. Carole King abdicated her title and has enjoyed a musical career ever since. Van Morrison used to drive a white van in Belfast and the name just stuck. Neil Diamond is the hardest man alive currently. One Direction used to rehearse in a studio on a One Way Street. When asked to come up with a name that's all they could think of. Edited December 19, 2016 by yorks5stringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Had Van Morrison not changed his delivery driver job two weeks before getting signed, he'd be known as Van Ocado Edited November 5, 2014 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1415203890' post='2597865'] Had Van Morrison not changed his delivery driver job two weeks before getting signed, he'd be known as Van Ocado [/quote] That's the spirit...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1415201222' post='2597817'] After Le Ann Womack left Womack and Womack and Womack, they reverted to Womack and Womack. . [/quote] As the new album had just been released Bobby joined so the name could remain for the upcoming world tour. [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1415201222' post='2597817'] One Direction used to rehearse in a studio on a One Way Street. When asked to come up with a name that's all they could think of. [/quote] I heard that One Direction have turned into a jazz improv group called No Direction, Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Jake Bug's real name is actually Jake Insect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 An old fact, but Dire Straits and Chris Rea are forming a supergroup called Dire Rea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquipment Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 When the Beatles fired Pete best, they were drumless for a short period of time, during this time they were known as the beatless Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassie Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Nicki Minaj's real name is actually Nicola M*nge. Edited November 8, 2014 by Grassie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 David Bowie is The Knife's silent partner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Carly Simon was once engaged to Ziggy Marley, but broke it off as her married name would have been Carly Marley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Muse bassist Chris Wolstenholme is the great-nephew of the late Kenneth Wolstenholme the BBC football commentator at the 1966 World Cup Final who said: "There are some people on the pitch...they think it's all over ...it is now!" In 2006 a promotional competition for the BBC's 40th Anniversary '1966' DVD offered Chris Wolstenholme as the first prize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Oh God, I read the first few of those and thought "well I never knew that " and "mmm.. that's interesting" Now I feel I have to shoot myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikenbass Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 The B52's took their name not from the aircraft, but from the clothes locker number at their local sport centre. They were and still are very keen badminton players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Van Morrison actually got the idea for his stage name after seeing a well known supermarket delivery van in his rear view mirror. Marc Bolan was the only brother of the Nolan sisters and changed his name slightly so as not seek success on the back of their fame. U2's Bono decided on their name after a bass playing school friend turned up at A&E at Dublin General Hospital to have something removed from his bottom which he'd been carrying when he fell down the stairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 John Legend got the idea for his name after watching Georgie Fame on an old edition of TOTP The Edge is actually a cousin of James Blunt Lady Gaga has stated she will not be taking up her seat in the House of Lords Freddie Mercury left Quicksilver Messenger Service to join Queen Sting is actually allergic to Bee-stings and carries a rolled up newspaper around with him at all times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1415519776' post='2601018'] Van Morrison actually got the idea for his stage name after seeing a well known supermarket delivery van in his rear view mirror. [/quote] Surely that would make him nosirroM naV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyDog Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) When a young Marvin Lee Aday was discussing his future music career over lunch one day with a girl he was hoping to impress, she asked what his stage name was going to be. In a bit of a panic, he glanced at the menu and said the first thing he saw. It was only when Bat Out Of Hell was about to be released that his manager finally convinced him to change his name from Garlic Mushroom. Edited November 10, 2014 by UglyDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyDog Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 In the UK, 50 Cent's official stage name is 'Roughly 31 Pee'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Frank Loesser, the songwriter was married to quite a nasty woman. She was known as the evil of two Loessers. True jazz fact, there's more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1415577361' post='2601744'] Sting is actually allergic to Bee-stings and carries a rolled up newspaper around with him at all times [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 The successful pop collaboration between Gabrielle and East 17 for the song 'If You Ever' almost never happened. The romantic opening line, "The first time I saw your brown eyes' is the version we all know. However, as it was actually written about eyepatch-wearing Gabrielle, the original version said "The first time I saw your brown eye". Instant ban from the BBC and a slap in the face for Brian Harvey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1415608416' post='2601816'] Surely that would make him nosirroM naV? [/quote] Of course, you're right. Although I did say "got the idea for" and at no point did I say "read" so your pedantry appears a little misplaced. However, I will admit to using the rear view mirror idea to purely add a certain artistic dramatisation to enhance the whole crazy idea of Van Morrison being followed by a supermarket delivery vehicle. I hope this clears up the matter. Edited November 10, 2014 by leschirons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyDog Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1415612277' post='2601876'] The successful pop collaboration between Gabrielle and East 17 for the song 'If You Ever' almost never happened. The romantic opening line, "The first time I saw your brown eyes' is the version we all know. However, as it was actually written about eyepatch-wearing Gabrielle, the original version said "The first time I saw your brown eye". Instant ban from the BBC and a slap in the face for Brian Harvey. [/quote] There's one bit that bears repeating though. [quote]a slap in the face for Brian Harvey.[/quote]This bit. Oh yes. [quote]a slap in the face for Brian Harvey.[/quote]I love the way this trips off the tongue. [quote]a slap in the face for Brian Harvey.[/quote]So satisfying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1415612573' post='2601880'] Of course, you're right. Although I did say "got the idea for" and at no point did I say "read" so your pedantry appears a little misplaced. However, I will admit to using the rear view mirror idea to purely add a certain artistic dramatisation to enhance the whole crazy idea of Van Morrison being followed by a supermarket delivery vehicle. I hope this clears up the matter. [/quote] Thank you for the clarification, good job he wasn't in France at the time as Fourgonnette Carrefour would never have worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde changed the spelling of his surname after being embarrassed by his sister's drunken rendition of "Kids in America" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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