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Bands by Name Origin (D–F)

Guess the band based on the clue about the origin of their name. Answers are in alphabetical order.
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Name Origin
"D" Artist
A tabloid headline about a woman killed in a taxi accident
Death Cab for Cutie
Refers to a winter 1825 revolt in Imperial Russia
The Decemberists
Inspired by a French fashion magazine of the same name
Depeche Mode
Short for the idea that, instead of evolving, mankind has begun to regress
Devo
From the stimulant Dexedrine
Dexys Midnight Runners
Refers to the band's poor financial situation at the time of forming
Dire Straits
Allusion to title of psychedelic Aldous Huxley book
The Doors
Reduplicated name that comes the villain of cult sci-fi film Barbarella
Duran Duran
 
 
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"E" Artist
Three qualities of the frontman's astrological sign, Sagittarius
Earth, Wind, and Fire
A teaching method where music is learned through movement and dance
Eurythmics
Word found in dictionary: "A disappearance or dissipation, like vapor"
Evanescence
 
 
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"F" Artist
The sidekick of comic book superhero Radioactive Man from The Simpsons
Fallout Boy
A combination of band members Mick and John's last names
Fleetwood Mac
Term used by Allied aircraft pilots in World War II to describe UFOs
Foo Fighters
Refers to Frank Sinatra’s move from Las Vegas to Los Angeles
Frankie Goes to Hollywood
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