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How The Groups Got Their Names - From Abba to ZZ Top
Have you ever wondered how some of the groups that have featured in the British music charts, in particular, got their names? Join me in a journey of discovery, finding out how some of those groups received their unusual names. Books and films were sometimes the inspiration, but there are many other reasons for their names, and many stories to be told. Did you know, for example, that "Abba" is an acronym of the first names of the group members, or that the MG in "Booker T and the M.G.'s" stands for "Memphis Group"? Did you know that "Spandau Ballet" has sinister meanings, "U2" is the name of a US spy plane but not necessarily the reason for the naming of the group, or why "The Pogues" had to shorten their name because of BBC censorship; and that "10 C.C." may or may not have been related to something that all men should know about? Included in an A-Z format are groups from the early days of the charts right up to modern day; including from more recent times, "Coldplay" and "One Direction".
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How The Groups Got Their Names - From Abba to ZZ Top
Have you ever wondered how some of the groups that have featured in the British music charts, in particular, got their names? Join me in a journey of discovery, finding out how some of those groups received their unusual names. Books and films were sometimes the inspiration, but there are many other reasons for their names, and many stories to be told. Did you know, for example, that "Abba" is an acronym of the first names of the group members, or that the MG in "Booker T and the M.G.'s" stands for "Memphis Group"? Did you know that "Spandau Ballet" has sinister meanings, "U2" is the name of a US spy plane but not necessarily the reason for the naming of the group, or why "The Pogues" had to shorten their name because of BBC censorship; and that "10 C.C." may or may not have been related to something that all men should know about? Included in an A-Z format are groups from the early days of the charts right up to modern day; including from more recent times, "Coldplay" and "One Direction".
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How The Groups Got Their Names - From Abba to ZZ Top

How The Groups Got Their Names - From Abba to ZZ Top

by Philip Jones
How The Groups Got Their Names - From Abba to ZZ Top
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How The Groups Got Their Names - From Abba to ZZ Top

How The Groups Got Their Names - From Abba to ZZ Top

by Philip Jones

Overview

Have you ever wondered how some of the groups that have featured in the British music charts, in particular, got their names? Join me in a journey of discovery, finding out how some of those groups received their unusual names. Books and films were sometimes the inspiration, but there are many other reasons for their names, and many stories to be told. Did you know, for example, that "Abba" is an acronym of the first names of the group members, or that the MG in "Booker T and the M.G.'s" stands for "Memphis Group"? Did you know that "Spandau Ballet" has sinister meanings, "U2" is the name of a US spy plane but not necessarily the reason for the naming of the group, or why "The Pogues" had to shorten their name because of BBC censorship; and that "10 C.C." may or may not have been related to something that all men should know about? Included in an A-Z format are groups from the early days of the charts right up to modern day; including from more recent times, "Coldplay" and "One Direction".

Product Details

BN ID: 2940158296314
Publisher: Philip Jones
Publication date: 04/27/2016
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 24 KB

About the Author

I have an interest in listening, playing and composing music and thought that it would be a nice idea to produce a guide about how the group's from the British music chart ended up with the names that they did.
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