The most interesting nicknames of famous rock stars and their story: Part 1 ...
Have you ever wondered how your favorite rock musicians got their nicknames? The rock and roll genre is incredibly fascinating, with a rich history, covering decades ... and this story included a lot of rock legends with unusual nicknames! So, for example, Bruce Springs is called the "boss", and the legend of Black Sabbath Ozzy Osborne - "Prince Darkness"! But why? After all, it is obvious that it is not from the names ... Today we are here to figure it out! So: Below your attention is presented the most famous stars of rock and the history of their amazing, and sometimes - quite a strange nickname ... Let's start!
Bruce Springstine: "Boss"
Bruce Springstein, whose career has more than five decades, is the American singer and the author of the songs, which continues to conquer the musical world from the moment of his debut. His famous album Born in The USA has recognized critics, and millions of people around the world bought it when he was just released. It determined the trajectory of Springstine's glory in the 1980s and made it, perhaps one of the most recognizable rock stars to this day! At the beginning of his career Springsstin received the nickname "Boss", and it successfully fixed him. The most interesting thing is that the musician itself does not like this pseudonym. But ... so many fans began to call him the "boss" that he was simply could not do anything about it, and reconciled ...
According to the wonderful theory of fans, Springsstin received his nickname because of the deft skills in monopolies, which usually made him a boss of the game ... He, presumably, often played a "monopoly" with other participants of the group, and, as a rule, was the leader of this game ... Other The popular theory is that Springsstin got his nickname because of his authoritative position in the music industry: from the first day he allegedly decided for himself, which will build his career, based on its own rules, ideas and dreams. The real story, however, is not so interesting ... It can be said that she is completely ordinary: Springsstin received a nickname because of his position of the leader E Street Band. After the concerts, it was he who was responsible for the separation of income, payments and share of participants ... In turn, many people began to call him a "boss", and this nickname was caught.
David Howell Evans (EJ): "Edge"
Many know the famous rock group U2, since for many years she stubbornly achieved worldwide success, releaseing more than 13 studio albums! David Howell Evans, more famous for just EJ, is a solo guitarist U2, who know well and respect his unique guitar skills. Evans was a member of the group from the moment of its foundation, and acquired a lot of fans. And since his long name sounded quite often, the fans immediately decided that the nickname would be easier ...
So Born the pseudonym "Frame", although his true origin still remains controversial ... According to some fans, the nickname arose because of the sharp and alienated nature of the musician, while others believe that Evans received him because of his sharp features Persons. There are many theories, but one of them is the most common: Evans got a nickname from his comrade for the Bono Group: Bono allegedly dubbed Evans "Edge" because of his acute character and the ability to look at the events from the side, without interfering with what is happening ...
Sol Hudson: "Slash"
Many rock guitarists were forever remembered by their undisputed talent, and Sol Hudson undoubtedly enters their number. Guitarist Guns N 'Roses entered the lists of the best solo guitarists throughout their career ... However, it is not familiar to many as Hudson, but as a "slash" ... But why?
According to the interview, which Hudson himself gave, a loud nickname gave him his father his best friend, Seymour Kassel, a famous actor. During the interview, Hudson was asked why Kassel decided to call him "Slash", for which he replied that he never knew why, until the years later, he did not ask the Cassette about it directly ... as it turned out, Hudson got his nickname because What was incredibly energetic: he was always moving and hurried somewhere ... In addition, Hudson almost never stopped to focus on a particular event: instead, he continued to move and swim through the events ...
Ozzy Osbourne: "Prince Darkness"
Perhaps there is no other rock star, which would have personified his nickname so bright as Ozzy Osborne. Osborne became famous in the 1970s as a leading vocalist of the famous Havie Metal-Metal-Panels Black Sabbath. After several incredibly successful years, he was forced to leave the group due to alcohol problems. Later, he began a successful solo career, which may have brought him even more fans than before. Osborne had several nicknames, but the most popular of them are "Prince of Darkness." And Osborne constantly justified his pseudonym, giving the world what he wanted to see ...
Many theories are associated with the fact that Osborne got it nickname because of the gloomy image ... others believe that his alleged participation in Satanian cults was the basis for such a frightening pseudonym ... However, Osborne himself told how he received this name, and the truth is so Far from theories as possible ... The musician stated that his nickname arose after the release of the song "Black Sabbath": allegedly his execution led to his comrades in a joke in a joke called him "Prince of Darkness". The joke eventually became a reality, because very many people still continue to call him this terrible, and at the same time a majestic nickname ...
Jim Morrison: "King of Lizards"
In the history of rock, it may not have any such influential frontman as Jim Morrison. He was a soloist of the popular group of The Doors, but he was often called unstable, contradictory and unpredictable ... Nevertheless, his wild individuality and unique vocals were forever settled in the hearts of millions of fans around the world ... Today, he is called "King of Lizards", but why?
According to one of the theories, Morrison called himself "King of Lizards", because firmly believed that he could communicate with these amazing beings ... He also often stated that he could manage lizards with the help of his mind! But all these fantastic stories can be explained by the abuse of psychoactive substances ... Truth, in fact, is very simple - he himself called himself such in one of his poems! And this nickname has gained tremendous popularity ...
Eric Clapton: "Slow hand"
Interestingly, but Eric Clapton is the only rock star, three times falling into the hall of the Glory of Rock and Roll! He reached this once as a solo artist and twice as part of the Cream and The Yardbirds groups. Possessing the indisputable skills of the game on the guitar, Clapton is often called one of the most influential guitarists, which the world probably has ever seen ... Many novice artists hope to achieve the same level of success. For his musical career, Clapton had a lot of nicknames, such as "God" and "the greatest", but only one thing was stuck - "Slow Hand". There are several theories as to how this British rocker got his nickname ...
The pseudonym arose due to the fact that Clapton slowly and methodically replaced the guitar string on the stage - before the public - if she rushed during the performance. Watching this, the British spectators gave Clapton so-called "slow cotton", which in the British slang is known as a "slow hand." Later in his interview, Klepton said that this theory is really true!
Elvis Presley: "King of cats"
The musical contribution of Elvis Presley to the genre of rock and roll is invaluable ... Although his fans have come around the world, there has been a lot of disputes during the lifetime. However, despite the fact that many considered his music frankly sexual or inappropriate, he still steadily became more famous and popular ... and the influence of the musician continued to grow even after his death. Throughout his life, there were many famous nicknies from the Legend of Rock. So, many many called him "King of Rock and Roll"! But did you know that in China, the Presley died "King of Cats"?
According to some reports, the Presley nicknamed the "king of cats" because of his smooth dance movements on the stage ... But the theory that seems to be the most believable, it says that Presley received a Chinese nickname because of his popular Album The Hillbilly Cat! Just the Chinese allegedly decided to unite the western pseudonym musician with the name of the record!