We’re not quite sure Sparrow had Bradford in mind when he said it, Red were simply amazing tonight! Finally got to hear 'Stars' live from the barrier! Setlist and guitar pick in hand! #simplyred #mickhucknall #london #the02Ī photo posted by Stuart Williams on at 3:34pm PST The final line finds Jack Sparrow saying 'now, bring me that horizon,' and the rest is history. What sort of films would you most associate with British rockers Bring Me The Horizon? Chances are the first thing that won’t spring to mind is Pirates of the Caribbean, but that’s exactly where their name came from.įrontman Oli Sykes revealed that the band got their name from the first film in the series. It stuck, and it's been on millions of album covers and tickets ever since. 'Here's your nickel back', he'd say, handing over five cents.
He'd said it thousands of times while working Starbucks, giving people their change. Can't really imagine a band called that headlining The O2.īut what would they be called instead? Mike Kroeger had an idea – Nickelback. Once upon a time known as the Village Idiots, the Canadian rockers wisely decided on a name change. You’ll never listen to them in the same way again… 1. If you want to boost your music trivia, here are six acts with a fascinating back story.
Ever listened to a band and wondered where their name came from? Some monikers are so bizarre that they can’t simply have been plucked out of thin air – or could they?
