The best band/artist-names?
 

What do you think is the best name of a band or an artist? And why? Is it catchy? Does it fit the style of the band? Or is it just because it makes you smile? Or cry? Or... well, it's up to you.

If I had to choose one, I think it would be Radiohead. It just matches the band's music really well. It's cold and electronic, but, at the same time, warm and organic... am I the only one who thinks like that?

I think Eminem is one of the best artist-names as well. It's just so catchy. You hear it once, and you'll remember it. Forever. It also suits the artist himself in a way. I don't really know how to explain it...

So what do you think is the best artist-names?
(It would also be fun to include some of the worst)

I really dig Phish. Their name basically sums them up in that it's a creature which just kind of swims and floats around, yet spelled differently...and because it's their drummer's nickname. Also, I think it's quite catchy and memorable - even if, upon occasion, the connotation is negative. When you say, "I was listening to Phish," people are going to know what you're talking about, even if they've never heard a single song by the band. And they're going to know how it's spelled, too.

Also:

Country Joe & The Fish
- Maybe I'm just obsessed with marine life. That's of no consequence. This is an amazing band name. It sounds like it's some guys who are making music for their enjoyment whilst enjoying the ganja. And hey, whaddya know - that's exactly what it is.

Queen
- Regal, majestic, and a lotta glam. This band summed up perfectly the quartet from England. Particularly Freddie. As a result of my enjoyment of the band and my approval of the name, from 8th grade (2000) until fairly recently, my typical online handle was: Freddieismyqueen.

Black Sabbath
- A band who were pioneers of the metal genre. This was absolutely perfect as far as names go. The image evoked of a dark day of worship is perfection. Very good call by the guys.

The Grateful Dead
- No one seems even to think about this name, but it's wonderful. Think about it. Now you understand why it's superb.

If I told my classmates that I listen to Phish (or 'fish', which they would have thought I was talking about), they would just think I am weird. Oh. Wait. They do already.

In Norway we have a "Heavy Politically Incorrect Humor Rock"-band called Black Debbath :D

The Rolling Stones is the best "name" and band musically.

The same applies for Elvis Costello. (artist)

Albeit the misspelling is dorky always liked the name Megadeth.

Pink Floyd! Not many bands can get Floyd into their name and get away with it. ;)

We Were Promised Jetpacks,The Decemberists, Radiohead...spring to mind.

Swollen Members

Haha, these guys for sure. I love their name.

You Slut!, Cancer Bats, Fucked Up, Doomriders, and This Will Destroy You also spring to mind.

The Dicks is a pretty great band name imo. It really doesn't get more punk than that.

Art of Noise
Built to Spill
Flaming Lips
Hooverphonic
Massive Attack
Nightmares on Wax

Love the band but I have to say I've never been a fan of the name. It's always seemed totally wrong for the type of music they play.

Many:
 

I cant think of just one name, but a few. InMe has always been a band name that has stood out from the crowd, not one that I believe would be forgotten easily. Although there are many others.

Puddle Of Mudd, Radiohead, Natty, Matisiyahu, Shihad, Fei Comodo, Biffy Clyro, Blue october, Primal Scream, Zero7.....
The list goes on, i believe all of the above are either really cleverly thought out, or just stand out from the crowd completely.

i'm more of a puerile person so:-

Clingfilm Cock
Anal Cunt
GWAR, if it was actually an acronym for Grotesque Weird Anal Reprobates
and WASP, if it actually was short for We Are Sexual Perverts

Modest Mouse, The Decemberists, Death Cab for Cutie, Radiohead