Song-Inspired Band Names: The Music Titles That Became Group Monikers

You're starting a musical career but don't know what to call yourself or your band? Well, look no further than your record collection -- which is exactly how the following acts, finding inspiration in various song titles, chose their names.

Lady GaGa
Inspired by Queen's 'Radio Ga Ga'

The electronic dance diva was christened Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, which definitely called for shortening. Her producer Rob Fusari based her snappier name on Queen's hit 'Radio Ga-Ga,' likening her glammed-out pop vocal approach to Freddie Mercury.
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