CAUTION NSFW: The following is a list of sexist band names, some of which are quite offensive and violent. I frankly do not understand what possesses a band to use a name that depicts assault, abuse, mistreatment, bondage, and other vile acts other than to garner attention and publicity. Perhaps that is the point. Maybe, in some instances, the music is not good enough to sell itself? If so, it is a sad commentary on purchasing habits, marketing, advertising, and the music industry.
Particularly sad is the fact that several of the band names that employ sexual stereotypes (The Go Go’s and Vixen) are all-female groups. If anyone should be setting a good example for others, it’s female musicians. That does not excuse the guys, though, they ought to know better.
Alice in Chains
Anal Cunt
Barenaked Ladies
Bullet for My Valentine
Cheap Girls
Cheap Trick
Death Cab for Cutie (DCFC)
Everything, but the Girl
Flogging Molly
Goo Goo Dolls
Jane’s Addiction
Killing Heidi
My Bloody Valentine
Nashville Pussy
New Pornographers
Pussy Pirates
She Wants Revenge
Stripper’s Union
The Breeders
The Go Go’s
The Nymphs
The Runaways
Twisted Sister
Violent Femmes
Vixen
With March being Women’s History Month, let’s hope that over time, such names will no longer be used for identifying musical groups. Women deserve more respect than is given them in such foul band names.
Are you mental?
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No, just voicing my opinion. Sorry you disagree. Perhaps one or two of those listed could be debated, but the vast majority of the band names are not respectful towards women.
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I think you might be slightly more mental than you realise… most of these seem to be truly clutching at straws.
But yes, let’s hope more people are respectful towards women in the future all the same.
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You made some respectable points there. I regarded on the web for the issue and located most people will associate with with your website.
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this is precisely the problem with letting just anyone have their own blog
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