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Bands named after real people

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Bands named after real people
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24/12/2025 14:00 ‧ 2 hours ago | StarsInsider

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Coming up with a good name for a band is a very difficult task, so inspiration is drawn from the most varied sources, including people. There are many famous bands that were named after individuals, from anonymous people, to other artists, historical figures, and everything in between.

In this gallery, you'll find a list of bands that named themselves after a person, or persons. Click on to get to find out who they are.

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