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John O'Hara/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images Some of the Most Iconic, Hilarious, and Downright Questionable Aliases in Rock Music
The following aliases remain among the coolest, most memorable, and most questionable stage names in punk, metal, and alt-rock.
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Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images How a String of Rejections Led to This 2007 Pop One-Hit Wonder (That Will Be Stuck in Your Head for the Rest of the Day)
The Ting Tings faced rejection and disillusionment with mainstream record labels, which inspired the song that led to their success.
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Dawn Fletcher-Park/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images 4 Bands That Wear Disguises on Stage (That Aren’t Slipknot, Sleep Token, or GWAR)
You’ve heard of Slipknot, Sleep Token, and GWAR; now get ready to experience four amazing bands in disguises that aren’t as mainstream.
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Foo Fighters Frontman Dave Grohl Says Decision to Fire Josh Freese ‘Didn’t Happen Overnight’
According to Dave Grohl, the Foo Fighters decided to part ways with Josh Freese while they were on a touring break in 2024.
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(Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Best Buddies International) Ja Rule Vows to Beef With 50 Cent and Tony Yayo Forever After Airplane Scuffle: ‘Everybody Can’t Be Friends’
Ja Rule told TMZ that he doesn’t plan to engage in war with 50 Cent and G-Unit again, but promises to never end their beef.
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