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What Would You Name Your Band?

1. Have you ever imagined being a famous musician — a rock ’n’ roll legend, hip-hop mogul, country superstar, pop diva or K-pop idol?

2. What would you name your band, group or artistic persona? Why? What message or vibe would you want the name to communicate to fans?

3. What’s in a name? Why are names important in show business?

4. If you were a solo act, would you change your real name? After all, Amethyst Kelly became Iggy Azalea; Reginald Dwight became Elton John; and Peter Hernandez became Bruno Mars. Why do you think so many solo musicians change their names?