Roundup: The Name Game
It's summer, so inevitably, folk-tokers Dave Matthews Band are hitting the road. DMB is one of the most prolific and popular groups named for its leader, but what about outfits named after real folks who aren't among its members? (Can you imagine the lawsuits?) Here are a few notables:
Courtney Love
Hootie and the Blowfish
Abe Vigoda
Franz Ferdinand
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