My List of Top 10 Rock Band Names If I Were to Ever Start a Rock Band

For the past few years, whenever I’ve come across an unusual phrase—something odd, oddly beautiful, or just oddly specific—I’ve found myself saying, “That would make an excellent band name.”

And now? I’ve finally collected enough to share a list.

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I think my work here is done. See you next week!

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WE’RE GOING TO ROCK YOUR WORLD! With chicken! And peanuts! In a spicy sauce!

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I can’t take credit for this one—I heard it on a Chicago morning radio show. It’s excellent.

But not quite as excellent as…

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Just to clarify: the crib isn’t on fire.
It’s the toddler who’s breathing fire.

I feel like I should make that clear so I don’t get flagged by some parenting authority. But as any parent knows, a rebellious toddler is basically a tiny dragon in footie pajamas—utterly adorable and absolutely terrifying.

Naturally, that earns them an epic band name.

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Wet Pizza feels like the kind of band that’s permanently on the college radio Top 40.

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Formerly known as Bus Full of Bloggers, O’ just sounds more joyful—like something you’d hear while doing an Irish jig. I came up with the name on the shuttle to my very first blogging convention.

I picture them performing acoustic covers at your local Starbucks, sipping pumpkin spice lattes, wrapped in colorful chevron scarves, and wearing leggings with a school bus motif.

A word of caution: due to the excessive pop-up ads urging you to subscribe to their various blogs, you’ll only get about 20 minutes of actual playtime per hour.

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Christian alternative. Duh.

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I came up with this one during the summer of 2014, when I spent most of it battling pneumonia.

It came down to this or Lung Cookie—which, honestly, is also a solid band name.

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I’m pretty sure there’s a band somewhere on the planet with this name already—but just so we’re clear, I came up with it first.

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It’s popular with all the groups: sporto’s, jocks, dweebs…they are righteous dudes.

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Troubadour music.*

Only fans of Gilmore Girls will understand this reference.

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If any of these band names inspire you to start your own group, consider them officially yours. My only request? Free tickets to the shows.