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Tom Bryant

10 occasionally baffling stories of 10 bands named after 10 other bands

Six album sleeves from bands named after other bands

In 1990, after R.E.M. released their classic album Green, Chicago rock’n’roll band Green released an EP called R.E.M. The world didn't shift on its axis, but it was briefly confusing. 

In fact, throughout history, bands have named themselves after other bands, without necessarily sounding anything like the bands they're naming themselves after. Confused yet? Below, we attempt to make sense of 10 tribute bands that aren’t actually tribute bands at all.

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