Agree about the name, but I rather liked them . . . . first single, anyway. One of them had a bit of a thing with Janet Street Porter. Swift end of cred and career . . .
More locals (this time from Brighton), with Apologies to Tom the singer, 'Wrist Action' is a pretty grim name. As were they . . .
"If you wanna get a piece of the action
Get yourself some wrist action"
I loved them at the time, though . . . .
KOD - another bad name, but great band. I salute your impeccable taste. (Agree also about Deacon Blue - refused to listen to them for years, on the basis of the name alone - but they are v good IMO).
Hmm . . . some quite good bands there. 'AC' however not only have a dreadful name, but their lyrics are a disgrace.
Here's a few alternatives:
Vardis (influenced by Status Quo . . . not a massive leap of ingenuity there)
The The (only because if you search for them online . . . .you get a...