The stories behind the names of most music bands tend to be a footnote in each band’s history, and in most cases only devoted followers are aware of them. On the other hand, a name is very important when it comes to causing an impression.
Would the Sex Pistols have had the same initial impact without that moniker? What about bands with names such as The Who? It can’t be denied that a name like that has an intrinsic potential for puns and wordplay. If you are not convinced, check the various Who album titles, and you will come across albums with names like “Who Are You”, along with compilations of rarities such as “Who’s Missing”, and greatest hits packages like “Who’s Better, Who’s Best”. As a result, it can be said that having a good name to go with will do your band no harm. However, if you happen to be low on inspiration you can always resort to the Band Name Generator site that can be found at BandNameMaker.com. You can provide your own keywords and phrases, and the program will come up with cool alternatives. Who knows, maybe it will even come up with a play on words to write home about! Just give it a try if you are short on ideas, you might find it was worth the while. 
