Hmm.
The first band I was in was when I joined a prog rock band and their name was Albion
I thought the name suited the band as we did proggy stuff that sometimes sounded a bit like
Jethro Tull, but I thought it was dull and a little behind the times, at the time.
We reformed - after splitting up of course
- We called ourselves, A Clean Pair Of Heels, and we played
prog rock still but now more in the vain of everyone we ripped off haha like Steve Hillage, Rush, Yes, Pink Floyd, Zappa
and the like. I thought that was a shit name too haha. I only settled on it because the guitarist wanted to call us, Free Beer and Live Sex.
He was under the misguided belief that every gig we would do would be packed... And there would be no consequences
Then joined all my best mates in their band as a backing vocalist. They were and are still called Mr So&So. For some reason, I don't know why
but I like that name
They are really good and got signed by Marrillion a few years back. Which means I get to see Steve Rothery every now and then (Marillions guitarist).
And the one time I actually spoke to him we talked about how you just can't get pies in Holland! I could kick myself sometimes
Now after years not doing anything I formed a band, two dropped out because they were husband and wife and not getting along,
and I'm back to looking for band members. We called ourselves, The Short Straws. I was talking to my missus about a name for the band
in the car and my daughter who was only 5 at the time said, The Short Straws. It immediatley seemed to fit. All band members were in their late 30's
early 40's. And although every meber was a very, very good musician, we just looked like we were all shoved into the band by being the short straw.
I know what I mean :p
The rest liked it so we chose it.
Now you have really got me thinking about it. I am biased of course.
What does that name suggest to you? What would you expect to hear?