Catchy Musician Pseudonyms (to Avoid)

I’m hard at work on my second book (more on that later), and have a few hypothetical characters to name.  Rather than going with the normal Mary P. and Felipe G., I decided it would be fun to use some pseudonyms that reflected musical terms.  What do you think?  Any favorites?  Names to add to the list?

1. Claire Annette Case
2. Al A. Gretto
3. Bay Sklepf
4. Al Tosacks
5. Tim Panny
6. Barry Tone
7. Al Tissimo
8. Amanda Lynn Jamm
9. Dell Kapo
10. May Jorskell
11. Viola Fidler
12. Aria Singer
13. Reid Dubbler
14. Sir Clophifths
15. Phil Harmonik
16. Viola da Gamba
17. Cy LaPhone
18. Hugh Fonium
19. A. Pojatura
20. Mel F. Lewis
21. Trey Bull
22. A. Tonal
23. N. Somble
24. R. Paige Eyo
25. Lee Bretto
26. Moe Dulation
27. Abe Forforty
28. O. Peretta
29. Rocco Koh
30. Sarah Nade
31. P. N. O’bench (Irish gentleman)
32. Bay Soon
33. Tess Atura
34. N. Terlood
35. Mel Tiphonix
36. Jess Improff
37.  Hugh Kileyley
38. Arty Q. Lation
39. Ann Dante
40. Ann Dentino
41. Ann Harmonik (Phil’s brother)
42. Tess O’Toura
43. Carol Christmas (Christmas, Carol)
44. Sue Saphone
45. Peach Def
46. P. Kolo
47. Barry Sacks
48. Vic Trolla
49. Whore Monica
50. Mary M. Bah
51. Fanny Mendelssohn
52. Don Bow (from Pittsburgh)
53. Al Tofloot
54. C. Realist
55. A. Lee Atoric
56. Donna Prima (Prima, Donna)
57. Minnie Millist
58. Davey Crotchet
59. Cass Tenet
60. Tom Tom (the piper’s son)
61. Ock R. Eena
62. Mr. E. Osso
63. Al Feenay
64. X. Serpts
65. Mel Tronome
66. Axel Rondo
67. Viv Achay
68. Pres Tissimo (Al’s brother)
69. Dijer E. Doo
70. Mel O. Dee

Hope this collection added some laughter to your day.  Special thanks to crazy man/oddly named Lance LaDuke of Boston Brass for his invaluable contributions.

11 Responses to “Catchy Musician Pseudonyms (to Avoid)”

1. Scheimer says:

   June 14, 2010 at 8:58 pm

   You forgot Ann A. Crusis!
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   June 15, 2010 at 9:30 am

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3. Ben says:

   June 15, 2010 at 10:23 am

   Just curious on how you plan on incorporating “Whore Monica”.
4. Ben says:

   June 15, 2010 at 10:28 am

   Moe Zart. Lee Gateau.
5. David Cutler says:

   June 15, 2010 at 11:38 am

   …She cures the blues…
6. Brian Blume says:

   June 16, 2010 at 11:21 am

   Jim Bay, Maura M. Ba, Shae Kerr, Simba L. Stand (or Crasher)

   You guessed it…coming from a percussionist.
7. Calisa Hildebrand says:

   June 18, 2010 at 5:11 pm

   hahaha! Hilarious! I love it I’m still laughing
8. Rose Bellini says:

   July 1, 2010 at 3:52 pm

   Connie Tralto
   Count R. Tenor
   Connie Sordina (Connie Fuoco, etc.)
   Effie Clef
   Mitt Dampfer
   Al A. Turca (or Allie Turca)
   Glee Sando
   Portia Mento
   Patsy Kato
   Sol Tasto
   Grant Poz
   Bea Flatt
   Minnie Malism
   Allie Mande
   Sara Band
   Boo Ray

   ,,,
9. David Cutler says:

   July 16, 2010 at 7:21 am

   Wow, great ones! Thanks for sharing.
10. David Barton says:

    July 16, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    Dr. Jazz

    When I’m trouble-bound and mixed,
    He’s the one who gets me fixed.
    Hello, Central,
    Get me Dr. Jazz!
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