# Band names that are JUST a surname (of someone in the band) **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 6, 2019, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-names-that-are-just-a-surname-of-someone-in-the-band/835106 "2019-06-06T02:37:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![hogarth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hogarth/32/1773_2.png) [@hogarth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hogarth)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2019, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-names-that-are-just-a-surname-of-someone-in-the-band/835106/21 "2019-06-06T11:18:24Z")
> [@peedin](#): > > Allman Brothers. Ah yes: Greg Allman and Joyce Brothers. ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2019, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-names-that-are-just-a-surname-of-someone-in-the-band/835106/22 "2019-06-06T11:26:19Z")
[Amaral](https://www.amaral.es/) (Eva Amaral and Juan Aguirre). ---
**Author:** ![Banksiaman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/banksiaman/32/3334_2.png) [@Banksiaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banksiaman)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2019, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-names-that-are-just-a-surname-of-someone-in-the-band/835106/23 "2019-06-06T11:31:20Z")
Would a duo count as a band in this instance? I’m thinking Difford and Tilbrook, the song-writing partners in Squeeze, who toured under that name after the band carked. This would open the flood-gates for Loggins and Messina, Congo Norvill [Kid Congo Powers from the Cramps + somebody Norvill], and and … yep, floodgates. ---
**Author:** ![LC\_Strawhouse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e19adc/32.png) [@LC\_Strawhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LC_Strawhouse)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2019, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-names-that-are-just-a-surname-of-someone-in-the-band/835106/24 "2019-06-06T12:11:54Z")
Woah, some great names here! I’m thinking that duos would count if only the last names are used (Seals and Crofts)… Not sure.if Bon Jovi counts since it’s a twist on his real name. Also thinking that for example “The Carpenters” or “Allman Brothers” would not count, but a name like “Carpenter” or “Allman” would. Thanks for the suggestions. ---
**Author:** ![TCMF-2L](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tcmf-2l/32/16553_2.png) [@TCMF-2L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TCMF-2L)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2019, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-names-that-are-just-a-surname-of-someone-in-the-band/835106/25 "2019-06-06T12:55:04Z")
After he left **Deep Purple** the lead singer, **Ian Gillan** , formed the **Ian Gillan Band** who later (1978) changed their name (and the lineup) to just **Gillan**. Had a few hit singles in the UK. TCMF-2L ---
**Author:** ![TCMF-2L](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tcmf-2l/32/16553_2.png) [@TCMF-2L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TCMF-2L)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2019, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-names-that-are-just-a-surname-of-someone-in-the-band/835106/26 "2019-06-06T13:00:22Z")
**Paul Di’Anno** , the lead singer when **Iron Maide** n first found fame, later fronted a band called **Di’Anno**. TCMF-2L ---
**Author:** ![TCMF-2L](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tcmf-2l/32/16553_2.png) [@TCMF-2L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TCMF-2L)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-names-that-are-just-a-surname-of-someone-in-the-band/835106/27 "2019-06-06T13:02:37Z")
During his break from **Judas Priest** , lead singer **Rob Halford** fronted a band called **Halford**. TCMF-2L ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2019, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-names-that-are-just-a-surname-of-someone-in-the-band/835106/28 "2019-06-06T13:06:28Z")
[Mark-Almond](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark-Almond) ---
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Dolenz, Jones, Boyce, and Hart was the official name used by two of the Monkees and their songwriters. ---
**Author:** ![TCMF-2L](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tcmf-2l/32/16553_2.png) [@TCMF-2L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TCMF-2L)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-names-that-are-just-a-surname-of-someone-in-the-band/835106/30 "2019-06-06T13:10:50Z")
Guitarist **Paul Sampson** (died tragically young of cancer at just 49) formed the band **Samson**. Not hugely famous in themselves but the drummer **Clive Burr** and lead singer **Bruce Dickenson** later joined Iron Maiden. TCMF-2L ---
**Author:** ![TCMF-2L](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tcmf-2l/32/16553_2.png) [@TCMF-2L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TCMF-2L)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-names-that-are-just-a-surname-of-someone-in-the-band/835106/31 "2019-06-06T13:24:33Z")
I’ve got a double! The keyboard player and the drummer of **Deep Purple** ( **Jon Lord** and **Ian Paice** ) together with singer **Tony Ashton** produced one album as **Paice, Aston, Lord**. However **Tony Ashton** ’s big claim to fame is the hit ‘ **Resurrection Shuffle** ’ from his band **Ashton, Gardner and Dyke**. TCMF-2L ---
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Buckingham-Nicks ---
**Author:** ![TCMF-2L](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tcmf-2l/32/16553_2.png) [@TCMF-2L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TCMF-2L)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2019, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-names-that-are-just-a-surname-of-someone-in-the-band/835106/33 "2019-06-06T13:29:26Z")
Having first found fame in **10cc** , **Kevin Godley and Lol Creme** had further success as a duo **Godley & Creme**. TCMF-2L ---
**Author:** ![GESancMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gesancman/32/2923_2.png) [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-names-that-are-just-a-surname-of-someone-in-the-band/835106/34 "2019-06-06T13:33:41Z")
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe There was no “and” in their official name. ---
**Author:** ![TCMF-2L](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tcmf-2l/32/16553_2.png) [@TCMF-2L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TCMF-2L)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2019, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-names-that-are-just-a-surname-of-someone-in-the-band/835106/35 "2019-06-06T13:35:54Z")
The band **King** had a couple of British hits including ‘ **Love and Pride** ’ and were named after singer **Paul King**. TCMF-2L ---
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> [@TCMF-2L](#): > > Guitarist **Paul Sampson** (died tragically young of cancer at just 49) formed the band **Samson**. Not hugely famous in themselves but the drummer **Clive Burr** and lead singer **Bruce Dickenson** later joined Iron Maiden. > > TCMF-2L NM ---
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Dawes. ---
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The short-lived [Mason, Capaldi, Wood, and Frog](https://possibilitiesofzero.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/up-in-smoke-the-incredibly-brief-saga-of-mason-capaldi-wood-and-frog/). And yes, the stage name of the fourth member was Wynder K. Frog. ---
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Trying to think of artists or groups outside of rock. How about Bell Biv Devoe? Named for Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe. ---
**Author:** ![bibliophage](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bibliophage/32/7615_2.png) [@bibliophage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bibliophage)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-names-that-are-just-a-surname-of-someone-in-the-band/835106/40 "2019-06-06T13:42:22Z")
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