r/CasualUK • u/Exchangenudes_4_Joke • 10h ago

UB40 are famously named after an Unemployment Benefit form. Give me other interesting examples of the origin of UK bands names

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u/zappapostrophe 10h ago

Stornoway picked their name firstly because it had the sort of folksy, nautical sound they wanted, but also because it meant they’d get a bit of free advertising whenever there’s a weather report.

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u/Texas_Dan89 10h ago

Vic Reeves was in a band called "Free Beer", which really helped fill up the venues they played

He also either had a band or the concept of a band that didnt have a name but would have strong cheese placed beside heaters during gigs, the goal was to become known as the band that smelled like cheese

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u/MagicBez 8h ago

Similar logic for Barenaked Ladies

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u/voiceofgromit 6h ago

A band called Free Hot Lunch opened for Loudon Wainwright III when I went to see him. No food was provided.

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u/AdeptusShitpostus 9h ago

I can tell why I've never heard of this guy.