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where might they have originated from? - 11/9/2008 4:41:15 PM
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OneJohn410
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Some people like myself just enjoy listening to songs and it is no big deal where the artist or group started their musical careers. Other people may really like to keep track of such information, if for nothing other than a music trivia night. I just got to thinking about some bands and where they might have come from. See what you think. This could be a correct the errors thread, or just a have fun first thing that comes to mind thread.
If the band Chicago originated in Chicago, and Boston in Boston... does that mean the band Glass Tiger originated in a Canadian gift shop? Those little glass figurines? Level 42 would have started out playing Jenga somewhere? Journey- on some long trip. Asia needed the whole continent. The Police were off-duty. Firehouse had short practices. Who sang Electric Blue? Electricians? Sting- the Police were in on it for a while. The Human League- bowling fanatics. Men at Work - were not really. Men Without Hats- bad news for clothiers.
Now, granted, a lot of that is not serious at all. See where it takes you. Let's just keep it within the TOS. Enjoy!
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RE: where might they have originated from? - 11/9/2008 9:44:02 PM
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Well lets see, Glass Tiger was indeed from Canada and while Asia was from England, their accents were so thick when they spoke that they may as well been from Asia anyway.
Did Falco used to work at a toy factory?
Was ABBA a Christian band?
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RE: where might they have originated from? - 11/9/2008 10:35:23 PM
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Did A Flock of Seaguls hang out at the beach?
Was Panic at the Disco discovered after a melay at nightclub?
Did Fall Out Boy do a lot of stunts while growing up?
Why is Pink such the opposite of her name?
Did Nickleback ever get their change due?
Was M.I.A. ever found, and if not how did they ever get their song out? Were they lost as a result of flying in "Paper Planes?"
Does Coldplay dress warmly enough in the winter?
Does Metro Station travel by train?
Is One Republic united or divided instead?
Do the Newsboys really watch the news?
Did Kid Rock grow up watching School House Rock?
Was the woman who Seconhand Seranade woo'd upset?
Did Puddle of Mud have to take a bath afterwards?
Why Does Safetysuit need a uniform?
Do the Plain White T's wear any other kind of T-shirts?
How many races has Stellar Cart been in?
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RE: where might they have originated from? - 11/9/2008 10:39:21 PM
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Not to spoil the goofiness of this thread but sometimes knowing where a band is from can hep with finding meaning in lyrics. Consider the following line from a love song:
In the heart of winter the comfort of the sun
That line gives me goosebumps. That is primarily because I know that the band who performs that song is from Finland (Sentenced, name of the song is "You Are the One"). He understands and profoundly appreciates the comfort of the sun in contrast to their winters. If the line was delivered by a band that hails from Florida I wouldn't give it a second thought.
As far as the OP goes while I don't know how the name Blue Oyster Cult tells us where they are from (Long Island I believe) it does tell us that they had the same idea L. Ron Hubbard had, to start their own religion. But alas, they found that music is not as effective in spreading dogma as books. So they were left with one major hit (Don't Fear the Reaper) and a decent rep as album oriented rockers. Not bad but certainly not the ego trip of leading everyone in a chant of "oyster" while decked out in blue robes.
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RE: where might they have originated from? - 11/9/2008 10:54:26 PM
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How often does the Red Hot Chili Peppers have Tex-Mex?
Did They Might Be Giants get inspired by Jack and the Beanstock?
Does the Mighty Mighty Bosstons live up to their name? (I think so.)
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RE: where might they have originated from? - 11/9/2008 10:56:50 PM
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Does Green Day celebrate Earth Day?
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RE: where might they have originated from? - 11/9/2008 11:49:07 PM
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ORIGINAL: Rufas2000
Not to spoil the goofiness of this thread but sometimes knowing where a band is from can hep with finding meaning in lyrics. Consider the following line from a love song:
In the heart of winter the comfort of the sun
That line gives me goosebumps. That is primarily because I know that the band who performs that song is from Finland (Sentenced, name of the song is "You Are the One"). He understands and profoundly appreciates the comfort of the sun in contrast to their winters. If the line was delivered by a band that hails from Florida I wouldn't give it a second thought.
As far as the OP goes while I don't know how the name Blue Oyster Cult tells us where they are from (Long Island I believe) it does tell us that they had the same idea L. Ron Hubbard had, to start their own religion. But alas, they found that music is not as effective in spreading dogma as books. So they were left with one major hit (Don't Fear the Reaper) and a decent rep as album oriented rockers. Not bad but certainly not the ego trip of leading everyone in a chant of "oyster" while decked out in blue robes.
I do see two different ways this thread can go, both on my account. It'd probably be more intriguing to take a wild guess at where (geographically) a band originated from... and then come back and see if anyone had corrected one's guesses, or to fix them yourself. If its a US band, not to say simply US, but if it is there, what state. Overseas, what province, or some such.
The Who - Newark New Jersey, home of the spotted owl club
Herman's Hermits - somewhere in New England, USA... Henry the 8th spoof
When in Rome - Greece
Def Leppard - Columbia, S America
The Chieftians - NY, NY
someone go after three of those and let me know how much time is spent... thanks. Humble, you'll probably need all of 5 minutes. 
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RE: where might they have originated from? - 11/9/2008 11:54:14 PM
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Ok, so this is more of a guess of where a band might be from then and not what a bands name might mean?
Ok, Dexies Midnite Runners, from Mississippi?
A Flock of Seagulls from either New England or California?
One Republic from Massachusetts?
Newsboys from either New York or Washington DC?
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RE: where might they have originated from? - 11/10/2008 6:03:26 AM
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It's hard to find a website that tells where bands originated. You would have to go to Wiki. and seek out individually. At least that's what I would have to do or go to their MySpace. Some people just know trivia like that. If someone knows of a website that you can get this info. please share cuz' I would be interested.
I know that the op wasn't asking this but, this website tells how the names of bands originated, for those who are interested.
http://library.thinkquest.org/4626/rock.htm
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RE: where might they have originated from? - 11/12/2008 1:22:20 AM
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quote:
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ORIGINAL: Rufas2000
Not to spoil the goofiness of this thread but sometimes knowing where a band is from can hep with finding meaning in lyrics. Consider the following line from a love song:
In the heart of winter the comfort of the sun
That line gives me goosebumps. That is primarily because I know that the band who performs that song is from Finland (Sentenced, name of the song is "You Are the One"). He understands and profoundly appreciates the comfort of the sun in contrast to their winters. If the line was delivered by a band that hails from Florida I wouldn't give it a second thought.
As far as the OP goes while I don't know how the name Blue Oyster Cult tells us where they are from (Long Island I believe) it does tell us that they had the same idea L. Ron Hubbard had, to start their own religion. But alas, they found that music is not as effective in spreading dogma as books. So they were left with one major hit (Don't Fear the Reaper) and a decent rep as album oriented rockers. Not bad but certainly not the ego trip of leading everyone in a chant of "oyster" while decked out in blue robes.
I do see two different ways this thread can go, both on my account. It'd probably be more intriguing to take a wild guess at where (geographically) a band originated from... and then come back and see if anyone had corrected one's guesses, or to fix them yourself. If its a US band, not to say simply US, but if it is there, what state. Overseas, what province, or some such.
The Who - Newark New Jersey, home of the spotted owl club
Herman's Hermits - somewhere in New England, USA... Henry the 8th spoof
When in Rome - Greece
Def Leppard - Columbia, S America
The Chieftians - NY, NY
someone go after three of those and let me know how much time is spent... thanks. Humble, you'll probably need all of 5 minutes.
so if I'm next in line, I say I know the Who didn't originate in New Jersey! I Yahoo the Who, and ... go to the official website. Hmm... looking for history section... right there. So the Who originated in London. Interesting that their name was changed, then changed back to the Who again.
Herman's Hermits - Manchester, England
When In Rome - also Manchester, England
Def Leppard - Sheffield, UK
The Chieftians - Ireland
Basically, everybody think up some 'possible' places where groups started, and then someone else sleuth them to see if they are being legit or not. To keep things moving, how about just proposing three, with one being correct at the start. See if the avid music listener can pick out the two 'fakes' without surfing the one that is right. That means Giggles can drop one of Humble's and just surf the net for three of the bands mentioned. Mike, you do the same on Johnfortean's list. Then we'll see if this is worth keeping up or not.
I did find it interesting to learn that about the Who's name changing.
Alrighty... round three!
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RE: where might they have originated from? - 11/12/2008 1:25:11 AM
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Rufus,
Hang in there, my friend. You were the inspiration to keep this thread going. If this works, then John14 will set up a quiz for you.
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RE: where might they have originated from? - 11/12/2008 5:44:24 AM
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ORIGINAL: humbleinspirit
Ok, so this is more of a guess of where a band might be from then and not what a bands name might mean?
Ok, Dexies Midnite Runners, from Mississippi?
A Flock of Seagulls from either New England or California?
One Republic from Massachusetts?
Newsboys from either New York or Washington DC?
Dexys Midnight Runners - Birmingham, England
One Republic - Colorado
Flock of Seagulls - Liverpool, England - which I knew.
My turn:
Anberlin - Frankfurt, Germany
Stevie Ray Vaughn - Dallas, Texas
New Found Glory - San Diego, California
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RE: where might they have originated from? - 11/13/2008 12:40:04 AM
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Van Halen were a bunch of hitch-hikers from CA.
The Cars were spawned by LA traffic!
Metallica came from ex-Pittsburgh steel workers.
Megadeth were ex-grave diggers at the Hollywood Forever Cemetary.
New Order were "inspired" to form in England by the speech by GHW Bush.
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RE: where might they have originated from? - 11/14/2008 12:17:14 AM
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Anberlin - Frankfurt, Germany
Stevie Ray Vaughn - Dallas, Texas
New Found Glory - San Diego, California
Anberlin! I was right - Winter Haven, FL
S.R. Vaughn - missed, is from Dallas, TX
New Found Glory - Coral Springs, FL
Van Halen - Pasadena, CA
The Cars - Boston, MA
Metallica - Los Angeles, CA
Megadeth - Los Angeles, CA
New Order - Salford, Greater Manchester, England
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RE: where might they have originated from? - 11/14/2008 3:08:35 PM
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So I guess we have become more serious? As in where the bands/artists were really from?
Tommy James (and the original Shondells) - Niles MI
Jr Walker and the All Stars - South Bend IN
Grand Funk Railroad - Flint MI
Michael Jackson/Jackson 5 - Hammond IN
James Gang - Cleveland OH
Alice Cooper - Detroit MI
Brownsville Station - Detroit MI
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