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Bands Known By Initials

In rock 'n' roll history there have beenoccasionally joined by Young.
many bands whose moniker and names wereHard-rocking Bachman-Turner Overdrive,
shortened and universally recognized byor simply BTO consisted of Randy Bachman
abbreviated lettered names. Let's(formally of the Guess Who), fellow
explore some popular initial nicknamesGuess Who alum Chad Allen, C.F. "Fred"
of bands.Turner and Randy's brother drummer
Creedence Clearwater Revival (also knownRobbie. Capitalizing on the arena rock
as CCR) began churning out classic rockpop rock era of the mid 70's, BTO had a
'n' roll singles shortly after the Johnshort but successful career with chart
Fogerty led band formed in 1967. Withsingles such as "Takin' Care Of
their "swamp-rock" sound and style, theBusiness," "Let It Ride" and the number
group amassed seventeen top 40 hits likeone single "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet,"
"Bad Moon Rising," "Green River," anda song which was intended for an
the wedding band staple "Proud Mary."audience of one- Randy's brother Gary
The group disbanded in 1972 and anyBachman who had a speech
hopes of a CCR reunion were quashed withimpediment-stuttering. They recorded
the death of band member Tom Fogerty inthe song for fun but needing another
1990.song to complete the lp "Not fragile,"
Another 60's band that had hugeRandy Bachman was pressured to include
commercial success was Crosby, Stills,the joking stuttering lyrics and the
Nash and Young, also known as CSNsong spent twelve weeks on the Billboard
&Y. Band members David Crosbycharts in 1974.
(formally of the Byrds), Graham Nash (ofThere are many other rock 'n' roll bands
Hollies fame), Stephen Stills and Neilthat were known by initials as well as
Young (both with Buffalo Springfield),their "given" name and I will include a
blended their flawless harmonies into acouple more that I know of. The
long and successful career. With hitsElectric Light Orchestra (also known as
such as the Nash led "Teach YourELO) led by guitarist Jeff Lynne, scored
Children," Neil Young's antiwar protesttwenty top ten hits with songs like
song "Ohio" and a Joni Mitchell"Telephone Line and "Don't Bring Me
composition "Woodstock" about theDown." A similar sounding name ELP was
legendary rock festival, CSN &Ya supergroup consisting of keyboard
blended their unique acoustic-folk andgenius Keith Emerson, bassist Greg lake
progressive hard rock sound to be a(of the band Nice) and drummer Carl
classic example of the 1960'sPalmer (a former member of The Crazy
psychedelic era. Additionally, afterWorld Of Arthur Brown). They instilled
Young left the group, Crosby, Stills andtheir keyboard dominated, progressive
Nash (also known as CSN) continued torock throughout the 70's, creating a FM
release melodic pop/rock songs withradio phenomenon with songs like "Lucky
1977's "Just A Song Before I Go" andMan," "Still You Turn Me On" and "From
"Wasted On The Way," which was releasedThe Beginning.
in 1982. The group still tours,



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