Bands named after comic characters

[seank]

One of the greatest bands ever:

 

The Mekons

[goldust40]

One of the greatest bands ever:

 

The Mekons

 

How could I forget 'em? And they're still going...

[Stronguy]

Love and Rockets

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_and_Rockets_%28band%29

[Stronguy]

There was also a band in my hometown called Judge Dredd. I used to go see them all the time.

 

[Dick Pontoon]

Julian Cope is a swell guy. He invited my band to play at one of his festivals, and gave some our records glowing reviews on his website.

[Hawkman]

http://i39.tinypic.com/zy7bpd.jpg

 

album covers (2 among many)

 

http://www.kingunderground.com/catalog/images/doom-doomsday400.jpg

 

http://image.lyricspond.com/image/m/artist-mf-doom/album-special-herbs-1-2/cd-cover.jpg

 

 

MF Doom (the MF stands for metal face or metal fingers)

[Silver Surfer]

Thor, keep the dogs away.

[TheWatcher]

I'm surprised Marvel hasn't sent him a cease and desist letter for using the image of Doctor Doom, although that album cover of Doom with the grillz is kinda funny

[Hawkman]

I'm surprised Marvel hasn't sent him a cease and desist letter for using the image of Doctor Doom, although that album cover of Doom with the grillz is kinda funny

 

 

you know, i never thought about that. 'cause i've never seen anyone or band more into their comic character than doom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

p.s. there's also ghostface killa who goes by tony starks alot

[Comicopolis]

I suspect no-one outside the UK has heard of Julian Cope, but his first band (The Teardrop Explodes) was taken from a line from Daredevil 77.

 

The Teardrop Explodes! Music & Marvel in the 1970's.

 

http://comicopolis.ning.com/profiles/blogs/2209482:BlogPost:2211

[Comicopolis]

Early 80's goth/punk band Dormannu got close.

 

http://www.killyourpetpuppy.co.uk/news/?p=414

[bronze_rules]

I suspect no-one outside the UK has heard of Julian Cope, but his first band (The Teardrop Explodes) was taken from a line from Daredevil 77.

 

The Teardrop Explodes! Music & Marvel in the 1970's.

 

http://comicopolis.ning.com/profiles/blogs/2209482:BlogPost:2211

 

Great write up! I was interested to see why as well. That resembles something other than a tear drop ...that is some subliminal art (Georgia Okeefe anyone?)>

[goldust40]

I suspect no-one outside the UK has heard of Julian Cope, but his first band (The Teardrop Explodes) was taken from a line from Daredevil 77.

 

The Teardrop Explodes! Music & Marvel in the 1970's.

 

http://comicopolis.ning.com/profiles/blogs/2209482:BlogPost:2211

 

Nice blog!!

[Currin Comics]

While not a band, Joe Satriani's "Surfing with the Alien" cover is the Silver Surfer.

[Billy Galaxy]

DURAN DURAN

 

 

[electricprune]

Totally forgot about them My mind lapses when it comes to 60s & 70s bands sometimes. Speaking of which, I don't think Quicksilver Messenger Service would make the cut

 

They wouldn't. Although the "Messenger" part of their name did refer to Quicksilver as the messenger of the gods.

[szelim]

Zolar X - "Strangest band known to man"

 

 

OK, not really sure they're named after Zolar, but they look like they could've been.

 

[Ken Aldred]

This immediately reminded me of when I used to read music papers in the 80's. They occasionally mentioned a band called 'The X-Men'.

 

I don't actually remember any facts about them, but Wikipedia says they are an American punk band.