Ah yes: Greg Allman and Joyce Brothers.
Amaral (Eva Amaral and Juan Aguirre).
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.
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.
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.
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Paul Di’Anno, the lead singer when Iron Maiden first found fame, later fronted a band called Di’Anno.
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During his break from Judas Priest, lead singer Rob Halford fronted a band called Halford.
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Dolenz, Jones, Boyce, and Hart was the official name used by two of the Monkees and their songwriters.
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.
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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.
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Buckingham-Nicks
Having first found fame in 10cc, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme had further success as a duo Godley & Creme.
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Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe
There was no “and” in their official name.
The band King had a couple of British hits including ‘Love and Pride’ and were named after singer Paul King.
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Dawes.
The short-lived Mason, Capaldi, Wood, and Frog. And yes, the stage name of the fourth member was Wynder K. Frog.
Trying to think of artists or groups outside of rock. How about Bell Biv Devoe? Named for Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe.
Simon & Garfunkel