In rock n roll history there have been many bands whose moniker and names were shortened and universally recognized by abbreviated lettered names. Lets explore some popular initial nicknames of bands.
Creedence Clearwater Revival (also known as CCR) began churning out classic rock n roll singles shortly after the John Fogerty led band formed in 1967. With their swamp-rock sound and style, the group amassed seventeen top 40 hits like Bad Moon Rising, Green River, and the wedding band staple Proud Mary. The group disbanded in 1972 and any hopes of a CCR reunion were quashed with the death of band member Tom Fogerty in 1990.
Another 60’s band that had huge commercial success was Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, also known as CSN &Y. Band members David Crosby (formally of the Byrds), Graham Nash (of Hollies fame), Stephen Stills and Neil Young (both with Buffalo Springfield), blended their flawless harmonies into a long and successful career. With hits such as the Nash led Teach Your Children, Neil Youngs antiwar protest song Ohio and a Joni Mitchell composition Woodstock about the legendary rock festival, CSN &Y blended their unique acoustic-folk...
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