Do you know the reasons behind these 30 artist and band names?
The stories behind these musician's names are sometimes unusual, but fascinating!
CELEBRITY Names
We can rattle off lists of our famous artists and singers without a thought, but do we know where their artist names actually came from?
When it comes to choosing a name in the music industry, there's a lot of creativity involved, with inspiration taken from poems, idols, historical facts and figures...even animals and insects.
Why was 'Coldplay' chosen instead of 'Starfish'? Why did Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor choose 'Lorde'?
Have a look at these 30 famous singers and bands to see where their names came from!