RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 I haven't heard any of their stuff. Guess I'm just too old, but Scouting for girls really irritates me. It sounds too jimmy saville/ Rolf Harris . Repulsive . Are there any band names you hate , regardless of whether you like them or not? Quote
JellyKnees Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1430999314' post='2766704'] Guess I'm just too old, but Scouting for girls really irritates me. It sounds too jimmy saville/ Rolf Harris [/quote] Really??? I agree it's a bit of a fey, even slightly camp name but I think it's a bit of a stretch to make that association. Now Tight Fit on the other hand... Quote
Rich Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 I thought Scouting For Girls was a play on Baden-Powell's 'Scouting For Boys' book title? It is a dreadfully naff name, admittedly. I swear as much as the next docker, but I detest band names with profanity in them (that Anal C bunch being a a prime example). Trying faaar too hard to be controversial. "Look at us, we're being rude! *snigger*". Oh, grow up. Quote
KevB Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 Always thought 'Gaye Bykers On Acid' smacked of trying a bit too hard. Quote
DiceSociety Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 I'm sure some more will come to me throughout the day, but for starters: Def Leppard, Prefab Sprout.... Quote
ras52 Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Use your imagination, guys! Quote
EliasMooseblaster Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1430999314' post='2766704'] [b]I haven't heard any of their stuff. [/b]Guess I'm just too old, but Scouting for girls really irritates me. It sounds too jimmy saville/ Rolf Harris . Repulsive . Are there any band names you hate , regardless of whether you like them or not? [/quote] You are a very fortunate man. Trust me, if you think the band name's bad, the music is utterly contemptible. Quote
Cameronj279 Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 The Killers. I mean really...how many of us would read a wanted ad for a bass player, see that the band was called the killers and then dismiss it? Quote
Zenitram Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1431001312' post='2766744'] Always thought 'Gaye Bykers On Acid' smacked of trying a bit too hard. [/quote] I liked it when they played as Lesbian Dopeheads on Mopeds. Quote
Beer of the Bass Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1431002274' post='2766762'] You are a very fortunate man. Trust me, if you think the band name's bad, the music is utterly contemptible. [/quote] Indeed, it's like a grotesque parody of pop if it were written by a greetings card company! Quote
Dazed Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 An old mate was in Shy Talk many years ago. Go on say it faster Quote
Bobthedog Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 Throbbing Gristle and Die Toten Hosen (or in English: The Dead Trousers) are but two that come to mind. One of my father's bands also figures: The Gut Bucket. They were all surgeons but never the less, not, IMHO a good band name. Quote
ras52 Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 [quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1431006128' post='2766823'] An old mate was in Shy Talk many years ago. Go on say it faster [/quote] The "Shy" part led to me think of another bad band name: Kajagoogoo. Sounds like an unfortunate incident involving a trouser zipper. Quote
Number6 Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 The Men They Couldn't Hang has always bugged me big time 😡 Quote
chriswareham Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 Crispy Ambulance Bogshed Rudimentary Peni Beady Eye ... Quote
Bilbo Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 I used to knock around with these guys (if you look closely on the credits on the album, I am mentioned as 'the other Rob Palmer); they toured with Magnum and had Grant Nicholas from Feeder as lead vocalist for a period, They have reformed and are about to play some Prog festivals etc. Some ok material and I don't like to be disloyal but the name....? Quote
KevB Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 How about 'Scraping foetus off the wheel'? yes, they existed (band name changed I think but all had 'foetus' in them somewhere). Quote
ubit Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1431006875' post='2766833'] The Men They Couldn't Hang has always bugged me big time 😡 [/quote] I love them! ............Well, I used to love them! Quote
ubit Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1430999314' post='2766704'] I haven't heard any of their stuff. Guess I'm just too old, but Scouting for girls really irritates me. It sounds too jimmy saville/ Rolf Harris . Repulsive . [/quote] Trust me, they are as bad as the name suggests! Quote
Bassmonkey Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 The Killers was nicked from the New Order Crystal video Quote
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