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9:30 Coffee Break: Songs That Inspired Band Names

September 05, 2014

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What songs do you want to hear for today's coffee break?
MPR Graphic / Tracy Kompelien

Time for a little bit of Friday fun. Listener, David, suggested we look back at the songs that inspired band names. So, we're going to be looking for a song that inspired the name of a band/artist.

What song was the inspiration for a band name? Give us some of your favorites and we'll play a few of your suggestions for the 9:30 Coffee Break.

Songs Played:

The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band - "Death Cab for Cutie"

Can - "Spoon"

Talking Heads - "Radio Head"

Muddy Waters - "Rollin' Stone"

Neutral Milk Hotel - "Communist Daughter"

Prince Buster - "Madness"

Do you and your co-workers deserve a Coffee Break? Jill and Steve think you do and want to give you treats and coffee from Gigi's Cafe and a live concert from local band Tropical Depression. Just let us know why you deserve a Coffee Break with Jill and Steve and maybe you'll win September's Coffee Break on the Road. Email to win: CoffeeBreak@TheCurrent.org