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Deep Purple Names

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Mark Sackler

I’m betting you’ve never heard the names Antonino and Carol Vincinette LoTempio. I’m also betting, if you are of a certain age, that you’ve heard of them under two very different names. And, of course, you’ve heard them sing. They are publicly … Continue reading →

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Bjørn to Be Wild? Norwegian Jazz Drummers from K to N

Posted on January 9, 2021 by wdydfae

Every year my Christmas Grinch schtick lingers past the expiration date, like a dried up ole Christmas tree that the family got too lazy to throw away. So, the first order of business here is to bump that puppy off … Continue reading →

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How do you get to Zsa Zsa Gabor from Gabor Szabo?

Posted on August 8, 2020 by wdydfae

The short answer is, by rearranging letter magnets on the fridge. The longer answer is more complicated. It involves magical Al Gh’er Rh’ythms of Yoot T’Ooob, whose mysterious workings summon up an almost forgotten album of a Hungary-born guitarist. And … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Jazz Drummers from I to J

Posted on May 15, 2020 by wdydfae

Even those here who were actually paying attention to my “Norwegian jazz name” thing (and probably just to be nice) have probably forgotten all about it. It’s like remembering what you had for breakfast a year ago. I won’t blame … Continue reading →

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PPAP with a PSA, from Pikotaro

Posted on April 6, 2020 by wdydfae

The Blog of Funny Names has been no stranger to the musical stylings of Pikotaro, whose inspired nonsense once swept the world as a viral sensation. Pikotaro returns now with some helpful guidance in these difficult times, and with a … Continue reading →

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