Play the 'Original Band Names' Game

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After paying heartfelt tribute to iconic punk rock pioneer Joey Ramone on Tuesday’s show, Howard put his co-host Robin Quivers’ music knowledge to the test by inviting her to guess the surprising original name of several of the world’s most popular rock acts. “I love to learn how bands got their name. I’m fascinated by it,” he told listeners before kicking off the quiz.

See if you can guess which bands were formerly named what in the “Original Band Names” game (below).

Polka Tulk Blues Band
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  Blues Traveler
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  Pink Floyd
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  Black Sabbath
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  Smashing Pumpkins
Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem
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  ELectric light orchestra
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  Genesis
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  Red Hot Chili Peppers
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  Grand Funk Railroad
Atomic Mass
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  AC/DC
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  Van Halen
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  Metallica
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  Def Leppard
The Rattlesnakes
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  Bee gees
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  Type O Negative
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  Jane’s Addiction
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  The Chicks
The tea Set
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  Oasis
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  Pink Floyd
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  The Who
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  Fleetwood Mac
Mookie Blaylock
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  Weezer
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  Foo Fighters
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  Green Day
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  Pearl Jam
Rat Salad
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  Van Halen
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  Nine Inch Nails
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  Hootie & the Blowfish
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  Nirvana