Sting and 10 Other Classic Stage Names
Sting celebrates his birthday today (October 2), and it goes without saying that he has one of the best stage names in music history. In fact, the rock world is…
Sting celebrates his birthday today (October 2), and it goes without saying that he has one of the best stage names in music history.
In fact, the rock world is littered with stage names! In honor of Sting's birthday, here's a look at some of our favorite stage names and a few fun facts about them.
Sting
Central Press/Getty ImagesDecember 1979: Sting, lead singer of pop group The Police and drummer Stewart Copeland, during a performance. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
Slash
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 02: Guitarist Slash performs during a concert at the Bare Pool Lounge at The Mirage Hotel & Casino to celebrate the resort's 20th anniversary October 2, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Bob Dylan
Express Newspapers/Getty ImagesU2's Bono and The Edge
Andrew Chin/Getty ImagesVANCOUVER, BC - MAY 12: (L-R) The Edge and Bono of rock band U2 perform on stage during their 'The Joshua Tree World Tour' opener at BC Place on May 12, 2017 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Andrew Chin/Getty Images)
Iggy Pop and David Bowie
Evening Standard/Getty ImagesMarch 1977: Rock singers David Bowie, right, and Iggy Pop in Germany. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Meatloaf
Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesATLANTA - FEBRUARY 8: Singer 'Meatloaf' performs at the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk Contest during the 2003 NBA All Star weekend at Philips Arena on February 8, 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Flea
Tim P. Whitby/Getty ImagesNEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT - JUNE 14: (EDITORS NOTE: IMAGE HAS BEEN PROCESSED USING DIGITAL FILTERS) Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers performs at The Isle of Wight Festival as Seaclose Park on June 14, 2014 in Newport, Isle of Wight. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
Gene Simmons
Jo Hale/Getty ImagesLONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 12: Gene Simmons of KISS performs at the Wembley Arena on May 12, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Jo Hale/Getty Images)
Nikki Sixx
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 10: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was processed using digital filters) Bassist Nikki Sixx of Sixx:A.M. performs at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
