Title: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: 64Guitars on August 27, 2012, 04:41:46 PM
Post by: 64Guitars on August 27, 2012, 04:41:46 PM
Inspired by Geir's post of an Allan Holdsworth video (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=149.msg202163#msg202163). According to the YouTube page for that video, the drummer's name is Chad Wackerman. :D This made me smile and I thought it would be fun to create a list of musician's names that are appropriate for the instrument they play. Can be real or made up.
For starters, there's Toronto guitarist David Bendeth. (real)
Anybody got any more? Let's put the emphasis on real names until we run out of them. Then we can go crazy on made up names.
For starters, there's Toronto guitarist David Bendeth. (real)
Anybody got any more? Let's put the emphasis on real names until we run out of them. Then we can go crazy on made up names.
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Rata-tat-tat on August 27, 2012, 05:25:29 PM
Post by: Rata-tat-tat on August 27, 2012, 05:25:29 PM
This is a real one... Not sure if your going for popular artists. Joey Fender is a local talent in Alaska... I used to watch him play quite often... He's a great showman... some say he's the next SRV... He's a real nice guy to boot!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VKr8MawpM0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VKr8MawpM0
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 27, 2012, 05:29:47 PM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 27, 2012, 05:29:47 PM
i heard of a drummer called Rata-tat-tat
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 27, 2012, 05:30:32 PM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 27, 2012, 05:30:32 PM
and what about luke o'layley
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: 64Guitars on August 27, 2012, 06:08:41 PM
Post by: 64Guitars on August 27, 2012, 06:08:41 PM
Quote from: oldrottenhead on August 27, 2012, 05:29:47 PMi heard of a drummer called Rata-tat-tat
Yes, that's a great name for a drummer.
And wouldn't it be awesome if vigwig's real name was Sam Pullman? :D
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: 64Guitars on August 27, 2012, 06:16:14 PM
Post by: 64Guitars on August 27, 2012, 06:16:14 PM
Quote from: Rata-tat-tat on August 27, 2012, 05:25:29 PMThis is a real one... Not sure if your going for popular artists. Joey Fender is a local talent in Alaska...
Doesn't matter whether they're popular or not.
Is Joey Fender his real name or a stage name? Actually, it doesn't matter. Stage names are fine for this too. Another similar one is Freddy Fender (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_Fender).
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: 64Guitars on August 27, 2012, 06:24:54 PM
Post by: 64Guitars on August 27, 2012, 06:24:54 PM
The piano player in The Boomtown Rats was Johnnie Fingers (real name John Moylett).
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: 64Guitars on August 27, 2012, 06:26:08 PM
Post by: 64Guitars on August 27, 2012, 06:26:08 PM
Alicia Keys plays piano.
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: 64Guitars on August 27, 2012, 07:03:51 PM
Post by: 64Guitars on August 27, 2012, 07:03:51 PM
Made up:
Violin: Harry Bowman
2nd violin: Bo Stringer
Saxophone: Barry Toan
Clarinet: "Squeaky" Reid
Mandolin: Lynne Mandau
Banjo: Benjamin Joseph Picker (known as Ben-Joe)
Female pop vocalist: Melody Singer
::)
Violin: Harry Bowman
2nd violin: Bo Stringer
Saxophone: Barry Toan
Clarinet: "Squeaky" Reid
Mandolin: Lynne Mandau
Banjo: Benjamin Joseph Picker (known as Ben-Joe)
Female pop vocalist: Melody Singer
::)
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: suburban behemoth on August 27, 2012, 07:42:42 PM
Post by: suburban behemoth on August 27, 2012, 07:42:42 PM
Bass Player - Lo Ehnd
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Tangled Wires on August 28, 2012, 02:31:59 AM
Post by: Tangled Wires on August 28, 2012, 02:31:59 AM
I know it was a stage name but how about the Clash guitarist...Joe Strummer
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 28, 2012, 03:04:00 AM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 28, 2012, 03:04:00 AM
Justin Tune is a Chorister, Westminster Choir College, Princeton, New Jersey
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 28, 2012, 03:04:43 AM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 28, 2012, 03:04:43 AM
C. Sharp Minor is a Silent Movie Organist, Rochester, New York
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 28, 2012, 03:05:18 AM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 28, 2012, 03:05:18 AM
Billy Drummond, American jazz drummer.
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 28, 2012, 03:06:20 AM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 28, 2012, 03:06:20 AM
Bob Rock, rock music producer, including Metallica and Bon Jovi.
Brenda Song, singer.
all real
Brenda Song, singer.
all real
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Geir on August 28, 2012, 05:05:26 AM
Post by: Geir on August 28, 2012, 05:05:26 AM
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: steelguitar on August 28, 2012, 07:14:24 AM
Post by: steelguitar on August 28, 2012, 07:14:24 AM
Shane Gibson is guitarist... :-)
But he plays Carvin guitars :-(
"is best known for being the backing guitarist for the American metal group Korn."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Gibson_%28musician%29
But he plays Carvin guitars :-(
"is best known for being the backing guitarist for the American metal group Korn."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Gibson_%28musician%29
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: launched on August 28, 2012, 04:47:30 PM
Post by: launched on August 28, 2012, 04:47:30 PM
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Geir on August 28, 2012, 05:16:06 PM
Post by: Geir on August 28, 2012, 05:16:06 PM
Trevor Horn on the other hand ........
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 28, 2012, 05:21:12 PM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 28, 2012, 05:21:12 PM
a guy called danny twang from montreal does surf music.
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: bruno on September 10, 2012, 01:38:34 PM
Post by: bruno on September 10, 2012, 01:38:34 PM
Well I alway thought it was funny that ZZ Top (Pronounced Zed-Zed Top in the UK) drummer is Frank Beard - and he doesn't have one!!
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Burtog on September 10, 2012, 02:04:16 PM
Post by: Burtog on September 10, 2012, 02:04:16 PM
I always thought Pick Withers (Dire Straits first drummer) should have been a guitarist.
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Mach on October 09, 2012, 08:31:18 PM
Post by: Mach on October 09, 2012, 08:31:18 PM
Made up:
Telly Caster
Jules Harper
Rip Shredder
Peg Turner
Marshall Stack
Telly Caster
Jules Harper
Rip Shredder
Peg Turner
Marshall Stack
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: kenny mac on October 10, 2012, 04:03:47 AM
Post by: kenny mac on October 10, 2012, 04:03:47 AM
Ariel bender,lead guitar player for mott the hoople ;D
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Oldrottenhead on October 17, 2012, 07:50:07 AM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on October 17, 2012, 07:50:07 AM
sir simon rattle..... the conductor.
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: 64Guitars on August 01, 2021, 12:54:49 PM
Post by: 64Guitars on August 01, 2021, 12:54:49 PM
I just stumbled across this one. I've never heard his music but he's got a great name for a guitar player. :)
Stephen Fretwell (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Fretwell)
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: T.C. Elliott on May 08, 2023, 08:37:08 PM
Post by: T.C. Elliott on May 08, 2023, 08:37:08 PM
If I ever guest play on banjo I'll call myself T. Wang
On acoustic I'd be G.E.E. Tahr
On bass I'd be Octavia Down
On drums I'd be Anna Ohne.. or maybe Anna Tù
On acoustic I'd be G.E.E. Tahr
On bass I'd be Octavia Down
On drums I'd be Anna Ohne.. or maybe Anna Tù
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Hilary on May 12, 2023, 01:33:32 PM
Post by: Hilary on May 12, 2023, 01:33:32 PM
Quote from: T.C. Elliott on May 08, 2023, 08:37:08 PMOn drums I'd be Anna Ohne.. or maybe Anna TùMade me giggle!
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Bluesberry on May 14, 2023, 04:58:20 PM
Post by: Bluesberry on May 14, 2023, 04:58:20 PM
This guy has the right name for sure...Billy Strings.........watch his solo at 2:10.......he sure knows his way around those strings..........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6CyQftidOw
Or this one....holy sheeeet...solo for the ages starts at 4:10.........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5yLnNHC2Vs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6CyQftidOw
Or this one....holy sheeeet...solo for the ages starts at 4:10.........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5yLnNHC2Vs
Title: Re: Appropriate Names for Musicians
Post by: Blooby on May 17, 2023, 09:11:22 PM
Post by: Blooby on May 17, 2023, 09:11:22 PM
Guitarist Jimmy Rip.