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Topic: Taglines/Names

Name Of A Rock And Roll Band

Posted by Anonymous on5/28/2009 at 4:01 PM ET 500 Points
我有一个新客户,一个RR乐队。

They are down to two names...
Texas Hippie or Saddle Tramps

Texas Hippie is what the leader has been called in his band life. Saddle Tramps I came up with because it describes what a RR band does: A bunch of guys traveling around looking to get gigs, then move on.

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  • Posted on5/28/2009 at 4:20 PM Accepted
    Sorry sir,

    Have to go with Texas Hippie. Saddle Tramps has too many negative connotations possible.

    Best of luck,

    kris
  • Posted on5/28/2009 at 5:06 PM Member
    Hey WMMA,

    Don't mind at all. I'm 32 and very into my local music scene.

    I'm not really fond of Texas Hippie. I just chose it of the two options offered.

    Supertramp got by with their name in SPITE of its connotations not BECAUSE of them. (Just my opinion).

    为什么(原谅双关语)“马鞍”yourself with unneeded obstacles?

    I am a huge RNR fan and hope your band has all the success in the world. I just wanted to offer my honest opinion.

    best,

    kris
  • Posted byGary Bloomeron5/28/2009 at 5:36 PM Accepted
    Dear WMMA,

    Texas Hippie. Catchy. Hip. With it. Cute.

    But as for "Supertramp", as a band name? I fear you'll find the original Supertramp people (minus Roger Hodgson) might object.

    www.supertramp.com/home.html

    Hope this helps.

    Gary Bloomer.
    Wilmington, DE, USA

  • Posted on5/28/2009 at 7:41 PM Accepted
    Saddle Tramps.......YEA!!!
    Texas Hippie is too girly for a Rock and Roll Band
    I told you like a RR fan

    Like professional, I think Saddle Tramps is a name whit a good insight because you can imagine a whole new concept musical
  • Posted byLinda Whiteheadon5/28/2009 at 9:15 PM Accepted
    I love Saddle Tramps! I think it is really catchy and fitting. I too think that the Hippie connation is just too old school.
    My vote for what it is worth.
  • Posted byGary Bloomeron5/28/2009 at 10:02 PM Member
    Dear WMMA,

    Whoops ... and apologies for not having read more. It's late in the evening and my eyelids are evidently heavier than I realized.

    I still like Texas Hippie.

    Gary Bloomer
    Wilmington, DE, USA

  • Posted byJay Hamilton-Rothon5/28/2009 at 11:52 PM Accepted
    Randall -

    Both names are apparently used by RnR bands (don't know if either are your clients):

    https://www.thesaddletramps.com/
    https://www.myspace.com/texashippiecoalition

    The obvious concern is name/band confusion.

    Personally, it would matter the type of music that the band plays. Texas Hippie sounds more new-agey while Saddle Tramps sounds more grunge.
  • Posted bySteveByrneMarketingon5/29/2009 at 1:29 AM Accepted
    Hippies are becoming grandma and grandpa. I vote for the Saddle Tramps
  • Posted on5/29/2009 at 8:28 AM Accepted
    It was mentioned that the name is descriptive of what a RR band does, but what about their music? Have you thought about choosing a name that is more descriptive of and in line with what they actually play? I would recommend finding a name that is specific to this particular band and the people in it, instead of just RR in general.

    I agree with PR - I'm not terribly fond of either name, although I'd definitely go with Saddle Tramps out of the two.

  • Posted on5/29/2009 at 11:18 AM Accepted
    Rattlesnake Jockey

    Texas Fodder

    Buzzard Bones

    Dirt Road Band

    sorry, but that's all i've got. good band names are tough to come by.

  • Posted byGary Bloomeron5/29/2009 at 11:50 AM Member
    Dear WMMA,

    A few suggestions:

    Rattlesnake Hoboes
    Rattlesnake
    The Lone Star Band
    Austin
    Dallas
    Houston
    San Antonio Hill
    Rio Grande
    Santa Anna

    Gary Bloomer
    Wilmington, DE, USA
  • Posted byJay Hamilton-Rothon5/29/2009 at 12:05 PM Member
    Some more ideas for your band, Randall:

    If you're tied in with the "saddle" idea: Hard Saddle, Heavy Saddle, Saddle Soars, Saddle Headache, Saddle Nights (none seem to be used by any bands I could find).

    If you're going more Southwest: Adder Rockers, Whip Snake, Vine Snake, Ground Snake, Garter Snake, etc. (ditto)
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