Members aztechno Posted September 27, 2009 Members Share Posted September 27, 2009 Just like the title says, how do you check to see if a band name is used? Do you have to go through a lawyer or some particular entity?Do you need to incorporate? I remember a band in the UK could not use their band name in the US (Shapeshifters) so they had to use Shape: UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evildragon Posted September 27, 2009 Members Share Posted September 27, 2009 Google " band" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members McHale Posted September 27, 2009 Members Share Posted September 27, 2009 Google. Enjoy it until someone says you can't use it. There was a band in the 80's called The Nelsons WAY before the Nelson twins started making music. They were on MTV with a couple records before the Nelson twins formed a band as far as I know. Guess who ended up with the name? The ones with the better lawyers and more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aztechno Posted September 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 27, 2009 I am just thinking it would suck if you started to build a following and then you can't use the name anymore. Ounce of prevention and all that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members keybdwizrd Posted September 27, 2009 Members Share Posted September 27, 2009 Yes indeed. Back in the late 70's - early 80's I played in a band in LA called Monarch. We gigged around for a couple of years, playing all of the major clubs under that name. We were a three-piece prog rock group. All of a sudden, another three-piece band named Monarch popped up in LA, playing the same places we were playing. Our fans were confused as hell. It turned out that the band was fronted by Michael Monarch, the original guitarist for Steppenwolf. His lawyers sent our lawyers a letter saying he had rights to the name because a zillion years previously he'd performed as Monarch. We were pissed. We'd already established ourselves, and even made a self-produced record under that name. We'd played dozens of shows at the Troubadour, Starwood, Madame Wongs... Bottom line, our lawyers convinced us that we didn't want to start off our careers in a nasty lawsuit with some guy who had lots more money than we did. So we grudgingly changed our name. 25 years later I still get pissed off whenever I think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members midi Posted September 27, 2009 Members Share Posted September 27, 2009 Does this help? http://www.bandname.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pogo97 Posted September 27, 2009 Members Share Posted September 27, 2009 Once upon a time there was an Ottawa band called the Staccatos. For a brief time around 1968, they were the 5-D but this was wiped out by the Fifth Dimension. They renamed themselves the Five Man Electrical Band and had hits with "Signs" and "Werewolf". Ya do what ya hafta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Val Hallen Posted September 27, 2009 Members Share Posted September 27, 2009 what does all of this has to do with keyboards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pogo97 Posted September 27, 2009 Members Share Posted September 27, 2009 nothing we're musicians who play keyboards what's it to ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Val Hallen Posted September 27, 2009 Members Share Posted September 27, 2009 seems like the wrong forum to discuss band names, no? or are there restrictions, regarding keyboard players, posting such topics in "Backstage With the Band" forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pogo97 Posted September 28, 2009 Members Share Posted September 28, 2009 "Backstage with the Band" are not my friends. KSS are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aztechno Posted September 28, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 28, 2009 Keys, Synths & Samplers Synths, pianos, software, analog, digital, modeling, virtual instruments, programming tips...this is the place on the web for discussions, debates, opinions and assistance. ...because this is home. And you are...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mediterranean Posted September 28, 2009 Members Share Posted September 28, 2009 How about "Aztechno" as a name? Of course, it depends on the kind of music you and your band are into:) I googled it and it seems there's no band by that name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Metrosonus Posted September 28, 2009 Members Share Posted September 28, 2009 Does this help? http://www.bandname.com/ i was going to suggest that but beware, it doesnt guarantee anything legal..just the avoidance of a social faux paus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aztechno Posted September 28, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 28, 2009 How about "Aztechno" as a name? Of course, it depends on the kind of music you and your band are into:)I googled it and it seems there's no band by that name. I have been working on other genres lately, I am thinking that the name would suggest I only do techno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CfNorENa Posted September 28, 2009 Members Share Posted September 28, 2009 Just a quick note of caution: if you're thinking of naming your band "The Originals," make sure that there is no other band out there with that name. Because if so, you'll probably have to change to "The New Originals." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SoundwaveLove Posted September 28, 2009 Members Share Posted September 28, 2009 Just use whatever band name you want. If someone comes along with a cease and desist, then you'll know it's time for a new band name. You won't get in trouble unless you keep using it after the court says not to. Just make sure you have someone to prove when you started using your name, you don't want a late bloomer stealing your handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members polar69 Posted September 28, 2009 Members Share Posted September 28, 2009 seems like the wrong forum to discuss band names, no? or are there restrictions, regarding keyboard players, posting such topics in "Backstage With the Band" forum? I was thinking of recording under the name "The Trolls" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members elsongs Posted September 28, 2009 Members Share Posted September 28, 2009 Google. Enjoy it until someone says you can't use it. There was a band in the 80's called The Nelsons WAY before the Nelson twins started making music. They were on MTV with a couple records before the Nelson twins formed a band as far as I know. Guess who ended up with the name? The ones with the better lawyers and more money. I remember the early '80s Nelsons..."I Don't Mind..." Actually the Nelson twins from the late '80s recorded under the name "Nelson." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dumeril7 Posted September 28, 2009 Members Share Posted September 28, 2009 I remember the early '80s Nelsons..."I Don't Mind..."Actually the Nelson twins from the late '80s recorded under the name "Nelson." Yep, and the Nelsons were still gigging as The Nelsons long after the blond twins had fallen off the radar. D7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members McHale Posted September 28, 2009 Members Share Posted September 28, 2009 I remember the early '80s Nelsons..."I Don't Mind..."Actually the Nelson twins from the late '80s recorded under the name "Nelson." Yet, Nelson sued The Nelsons and they had to change their name. I work with one of them actually. SUPER nice guy. Still lives in Lubbock, Texas. What I *DIDN'T* know was that two of the guys in the I Don't Mind video were actors, not band members because they looked more the part or something like that. A little 80's trivia, when they DID change their name, what did they change it to? Unexplained Cattle Mutilations -Mc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members augerinn Posted September 28, 2009 Members Share Posted September 28, 2009 Yes indeed.Back in the late 70's - early 80's I played in a band in LA called Monarch. We gigged around for a couple of years, playing all of the major clubs under that name. We were a three-piece prog rock group.All of a sudden, another three-piece band named Monarch popped up in LA, playing the same places we were playing. Our fans were confused as hell. It turned out that the band was fronted by Michael Monarch, the original guitarist for Steppenwolf. His lawyers sent our lawyers a letter saying he had rights to the name because a zillion years previously he'd performed as Monarch.We were pissed. We'd already established ourselves, and even made a self-produced record under that name. We'd played dozens of shows at the Troubadour, Starwood, Madame Wongs...Bottom line, our lawyers convinced us that we didn't want to start off our careers in a nasty lawsuit with some guy who had lots more money than we did. So we grudgingly changed our name.25 years later I still get pissed off whenever I think about it. A similar thing happened to a band once known as Majesty..... Anyway, the only band name you need to know is Wyld Stallionz !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -rawrr- Posted September 28, 2009 Members Share Posted September 28, 2009 I just clicked the random article link on wikipedia for a name lol. Just use whatever you want until you get sued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members setAI Posted September 28, 2009 Members Share Posted September 28, 2009 last.fm is a better place to check than google- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members midi Posted September 29, 2009 Members Share Posted September 29, 2009 AZ Techno - are you still in Phoenix? I heard it was 106 there today - 102 here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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