Why Musicians Chose Their Stage Names (pt. 2)

[@dylancrawford147]

Idk why he decided to only make this a two-parter. If this were an ongoing series I’d keep watching it, but maybe that’s just me

[@torstenatterberg5788]

I'd guess that 2 shorter videos get more views than a single long one.

[@Ineddiblehulk]

That’s literally the opposite of what OP was suggesting

[@BeeKnown]

to add onto the 'twenty one pilots' explanation (11:52), the band said: ''it’s a constant reminder that you have to make the right decision even though it may be the hard decision..It seems vague, but you’d be surprised how many times that applies to a band’s life and an individual’s life...I feel like we are all constantly encountering moral crossroads where the decisions that benefit the ‘now’ will have consequences down the road; but the decision that might seem tough and tolling right away will ultimately be more rewarding.''

[@TheBeardedProfessor]

So wait…the Talking Heads were in some way inspired to give the song “Radio Head” from their 1986 album and film True Stories that title due in part because of Ned the Head from Groundhog’s Day…a movie that came out seven years after the album True Stories?? Man, I know they were always ahead of their time, but that right there is pretty phenomenal! I have to say that I love love love your content. However, as a huge Heads fan, I just couldn’t let this slip by lol

[@thatbloodypanda6989]

In an alternate universe, The Cure decided to call themselves The Easy.

[@foxtrotleavemethefuckalone]

In an alternate universe, Radiohead decided to call themselves “Artists Only”

[@Zinetha]

In an alternate universe, U2 decided to not start a band after all because they couldn't think of a name.

[@zenee0920]

Marshmello got his name from when him and his manager were trying to come up with a name for him, and his manager pointed out that his music was very mellow, so he chose the name Marshmello.

[@vixo551]

7:33 But Groundhog Day came out in 93, and Radio Head came out in 86

[@thatbloodypanda6989]

Please make more I love these videos. So many great artists left to cover too. Joni, Smiths, Talking Heads, Kanye, Miles Davis, Weezer, MF DOOM, Death Grips...

[@xRanAngel]

7:25 love when Talking Heads my favorite band gets a shout out 😍

[@BirdieLouise]

Another leading Skrillex theory is that he is such a giant Kingdom Hearts fan and made his name an anagram of Killers, with an X mixed in. Its a reference to Organisation XIII in Kingdom Hearts, in which members mix their real names with an X. (For example, Lea becomes Axel). In fact, he kind of low key confirmed this on twitter a few times. Not just that, but he managed to create the intro for Kingdom Hearts 3. He stated that composing the Kingdom Hearts III’s theme ‘was like a dream’, and that its been a lifelong dream of his to compose music for the series.

[@jooree7696]

You could fill all the spots just with the stories 100 Gecs told about their name

[@gunnerysgthartman9263]

I was always told ZZ Top was named after the 2 types of rolling papers for weed. Zig-Zag (ZZ) and Tops

[@Gzeebo]

I dunno if anyone's said this already, but I thought Pearl Jam was supposed to be a reference to... you know, trouser gravy, gentleman’s relish, love yogurt...

[@insertnamehere1258]

Maybe its a double entendre.

[@Obbee]

so many interesting Artists that has a cool stage name in my opinion. Mos Def Paramore Quavo Björk Owl City Mac Miller Lana Del Rey Hozier Evanescence SZA My Chemical Romance Zedd Ava Max Infected Mushroom Arca Zendaya Tiësto hated the names that starts with "the", "yung", "lil" and Bhad Bhabie and 6ix9ine.

[@foxtrotleavemethefuckalone]

Yeah What possessed Adam Young to fall himself Owl City? Is he a furry / jk I’m a furry lol

[@Ngasii]

9:33: The sounds of Tame Impala just made so much more sense🔥

[@sonicandknuckles224]

weezer got their name from rivers cuomo having asthma =w=

[@MesmeristMusic]

Ever since I found out that Sonny Moore was a lifelong Kingdom Hearts fan, I have chosen to believe that Skrillex is an Organization XIII name that he made for himself

[@francofernandes2006]

It does sound like a more techno version of an Org. XIII name. Cool!

[@rubidonoitesbrancas]

actually the talking heads got the name "radio head" from a song by chico buarque called "último blues" where he says "radio cabeça" which means literally radio head and david byrne really liked the term, it's not because of groundhog day

[@KamenSentaiMetalHero]

Also, I would have left off artists who just use their real names.

[@hayushiii]

keep it going!

[@johnnyCheeseburger]

I remember seeing somewhere that Robert Smith got The Cure from Nick Drake's Time has Told Me "a troubled cure for a troubled mind." It was quite a while ago that I saw that though and I don't remember where.

[@Obbee]

Smiley Miley lowkey fire tho...or she could just pull a mononynous stage name and just call herself "Miley"

[@sammyyy911]

I believe the Beatles actually got their name after being inspired by “Buddy Holly and the Crickets”

[@coldlycalculatingHalcomputer]

"ooooh weee ooooh i look just like buddy holly"- rivers cuomo

[@benchawes5926]

Thanks for your video. A short break (even just a sec.) between the artists would be nice. I get stressed out by the 'no breathing' (MHO)

[@ExEcstasyEdward]

What i always found "funny" about x's name is that when you google something or type something in most searchbars the "xxx" part normaly stops recommendations from showing up

[@coldlycalculatingHalcomputer]

Fun fact: Arctic Monkeys got their name from the southern English term "northern monkeys", referring to the northern English, and they're northern English soooooo

[@KamenSentaiMetalHero]

Next you should do video on bands named after one of their songs.

[@gaylordpantamime]

This IS Hype LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@dwaynewade3711]

Biggie actually Had to get rid of the stage name Biggie smallz because there was already a west coast rapper (who ironically enough, was close to tupac) who already had songs released under that name. Biggie had to be called The Notorious BIG for legal reasons.

[@haskeymorrison]

5:13 he was actually almost sued by a rapper named biggy smallz

[@little7325]

part three!!!!

[@kevindowling505]

The reason Biggie changed his name to The Notorious B.I.G is because the name Biggie Smalls was already taken by a white Latino Rapper & that Rapper sued Biggie because of it

[@MADD-MANX]

Make more parts

[@aydantheyoutubeking]

Well, this should be awesome

[@bassbich]

Hi Harrison🙂 You are one of the first creators who came to mind. I have a suggestion for a future video. Ukraine has become a new symbol of resistance and fight for democratic values. Other symbol for this is punk music (art in general). I’d love to see a bit about Ukraine’s punk music scene post-invasion. I promise you will be impressed. Like “Death Grips in church” impressed😀 I am from Ukraine, if that matters

[@rubyr8922]

I thought Rihanna used her middle name because of the Swedish singer Robyn who had already been active since the 90s

[@Secumind]

Kevin Parker's dad 🤝 Elon Musk's dad It's a shame only one of them could raise a son who actually contributes to society

[@eriksori]

I wonder if we should still count “Selena Gomez” and “Taylor swift” as actual ‘stage names’? They ARE their official names, no? I like to write lyrics and I do it under “sori” instead of “Soriano (my real name) so it is derivative but it is its own thing - that is a stage name! What are your thoughts on artists using their real names?

[@tiffanyshanley1419]

Jason Aldine Williams AKA Jason Aldean thought his name was too boring

[@StephanieMT]

how would nirvana be skid row when that was actually a band name

[@entertaineyelumineanimat97]

If you’re still doing the misunderstood lyrics then Clint Eastwood, Saturn barz, and rhinestone eyes all have it (by gorillaz)

[@MrStoyan5]

Why include artists who use their real names in both of these videos?

[@silvergolden4284]

Lorde?

[@123.45-d]

Aphex twin???

[@123.45-d]

Or do a full video about the name and symbol

[@Offdechaine]

Comment for the algorithm

[@liamm1945]

You should make a vid on non white non black “rappers” like mike shinoda

[@eriksori]

Mike shinoda is Legit rapper tho. Why the “”s? Without his rapping, linkin park wouldn’t have been the influence they were for other by metal artists.

[@amaalmohamed4450]

I clicked for both you and princess Taylor ❤

[@yvesfromloona1647]

you’re so real because i clicked for the same reasons

[@siiyaosullivan7932]

suppaaaa guuddd

[@Rdac0]

is it just me or did you miss Cardi B.

[@slippy_bread9586]

FOURTHST!!!

[@kike6359]

do Peso Pluma

[@baconandbeats]

Marshmello used to be DotCom

[@devinq4605]

I'm surprised he didn't mention that honestly.