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Poll Question: Who had the best name?
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    Posted: November 08 2020 at 02:31
Here it is! Which band had the best name? Let's set this straight now and forever! LOL
(Just 25 options, seriously?!?)
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I don't know what to choose, I like a few quite a bit like Gentle Giant, Moody Blues and Supertramp. 

What about Atomic Rooster, Black Sabbath, I like how they sound. LOL
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

I don't know what to choose, I like a few quite a bit like Gentle Giant, Moody Blues and Supertramp. 

What about Atomic Rooster, Black Sabbath, I like how they sound. LOL

I know, there are so many; Maybe a second poll could be needed.
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Yes.  They even put it to good use in Tempus Fugit.

I might have voted for Amon Duul II or Curved Air if they had been included.
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Originally posted by Adaon Adaon wrote:

Yes.  They even put it to good use in Tempus Fugit.

My vote as well, and agreed!

VDGG would be next in line for me for sure.

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I like a number of these and it's hard to nominate a best one. Surely I'm fine with calling a band Jethro Tull or using some other half-obscure historical personality. Soft Machine is pretty cool and Gentle Giant is a good choice, too. Van der Graaf Generator almost hits the top spot but calling your band Award-winning Marconi Bakery is just too charming to not vote for it.
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more nice band names

Godspeed You!Black Emperor
Shadow Gallery
God Is an Astronaut
Soul Cages
Fragile Vastness
Animals As Leaders
Distorted Harmony

ignore this, it's just classic prog, I did not pay attention. EmbarrassedLOL



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I'd vote for Atomic Rooster, but out of this poll, I like the name Procol Harum best of all. Smile
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I have always been atracted by the name Gnidrolog, sounds exotic and archaic. From the list, Soft Macine, nice oxymoron.
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Originally posted by A Crimson Mellotron A Crimson Mellotron wrote:

Here it is! Which band had the best name? Let's set this straight now and forever! LOL
(Just 25 options, seriously?!?)

You've given me an idea for a poll to find the best name for a Psychedelic Rock band. How about The Five Day Week Straw People, or The Orange Alabaster Mushroom for starters? Smile
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by A Crimson Mellotron A Crimson Mellotron wrote:

Here it is! Which band had the best name? Let's set this straight now and forever! LOL
(Just 25 options, seriously?!?)

You've given me an idea for a poll to find the best name for a Psychedelic Rock band. How about The Five Day Week Straw People, or The Orange Alabaster Mushroom for starters? Smile

makes you wonder what were they smoking? pills? mushrooms? LOL
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by A Crimson Mellotron A Crimson Mellotron wrote:

Here it is! Which band had the best name? Let's set this straight now and forever! LOL
(Just 25 options, seriously?!?)

You've given me an idea for a poll to find the best name for a Psychedelic Rock band. How about The Five Day Week Straw People, or The Orange Alabaster Mushroom for starters? Smile
makes you wonder what were they smoking? pills? mushrooms? LOL
May be easier to answer what they were not smoking.

It's difficult to separate the names from how I feel about their music. I think I'll have to use the method of elimination here. Remove one by one until there's the winner left.


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I've always thought Pink Floyd was the best name - doesn't mean anything but sounds good.
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The answer is yes.
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Originally posted by Hrychu Hrychu wrote:

The answer is yes.

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best band name?! Confused
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by A Crimson Mellotron A Crimson Mellotron wrote:

Here it is! Which band had the best name? Let's set this straight now and forever! LOL
(Just 25 options, seriously?!?)

You've given me an idea for a poll to find the best name for a Psychedelic Rock band. How about The Five Day Week Straw People, or The Orange Alabaster Mushroom for starters? Smile

That would be interesting to see!
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RRRUUUSHHHH!
But, seriously, all are pretty good names.
Welcome to the middle of the film.
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Originally posted by A Crimson Mellotron A Crimson Mellotron wrote:

Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by A Crimson Mellotron A Crimson Mellotron wrote:

Here it is! Which band had the best name? Let's set this straight now and forever! LOL
(Just 25 options, seriously?!?)

You've given me an idea for a poll to find the best name for a Psychedelic Rock band. How about The Five Day Week Straw People, or The Orange Alabaster Mushroom for starters? Smile

That would be interesting to see!
...And then there's the Peanut Butter Conspiracy, Strawberry Alarm Clock and Ultimate Spinach. I could go on, so I will:- Chocolate Watchband, Andwella's Dream and Dantalian's Chariot. Smile
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Always liked Hatfield and the North as a band name given its a road sign London bands see heading north for gigs.
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