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Alt-J –The spoken form of the band ∆, alt + j is the keyboard shortcut used to type ∆ on a Mac computer. ∆ is a mathematical symbol for change. [ 26] AlunaGeorge – From the first names of the members, Aluna Francis and George Reid. Amon Amarth – Named after "Mount Doom", in Tolkien's Elvish speech.
This list of original names of bands list only former official band names that are significantly different from the eventual "famous" name. This list does not include former band names that have only minor differences, such as stylisation changes, with the band's final band name. The bands listed here must be notable, can be from any genre of ...
The Allman Joys. Alma Cogan. Alvin and the Chipmunks. The Amboy Dukes. Ambrose Slade. Amen Corner. The American Breed. The Ames Brothers. The Andrew Oldham Orchestra.
A band is a group of musicians who are organized for ensemble playing. An all-female band is a band which has consisted entirely of female musicians for at least three-quarters of its active career. This article only lists all-female bands who perform original material that is either authored by themselves or authored by another musician for ...
The Five Points, Manhattan is a location that was associated with gang activities from the early 19th century. [1] In the late 1920s, Al Capone was the leader of the Chicago Outfit [2] The Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle club was founded in 1948 and is considered a criminal gang by American law enforcement agencies, particularly for their involvement in drug-related activities and violent crimes.
During World War I, the mobilization of all African-American bands became common. [9] Among them was the Band of the 369th Infantry Regiment (nicknamed the "Harlem Hellfighters Band") led by James Reese Europe who uniquely utilized black blues and jazz and notably introduced jazz to Europe. [9]
This is a list of heavy metal artists from the formative years of the movement (formed between 1963 and 1981). For bands formed after 1981, please consult the lists for each heavy metal subgenre. In the late 1960s, a number of bands began pushing the limits of blues rock into a new genre which would be called heavy metal.
Crescent Super Band - Jazz, Jump Swing, Modern Big Band, Swing Revival, Great American Songbook. Columbus Jazz Orchestra. Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band. Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Ray Conniff. Spade Cooley - jazz, swing. Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra. Del Courtney. Bob Crosby.