If we asked you could probably rattle off dozens of the worlds biggest bands names. But how many of you knew that most of these bands started off using a completely different name for the band?

From The Beastie Boys, Nirvana, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis, and more we take a look back at the often hilarious world of band’s first names.

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