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Post by roger on May 14, 2007 9:05:51 GMT
There are other famous people who were better known by stage names. See if you recognize the following people: Maria Kalogeropoulis Ernest Evans Micheal Dumble-Smith Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. Robert Allan Zimmerman Jon Hi Jon, Thank you for including one which, for me, is easy. Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr = John Denver. Roger |
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Post by grant on May 14, 2007 9:30:18 GMT
I'm surprised only Roger has had a go at this! I also got John Denver. Another easy one for me - Robert Allan Zimmerman = Bob Dylan. I'm guessing but is Maria Kalogeropoulis Maria Callas? Time to put us out of our misery Jon  By the way, the middle/street name thing - I would currently be 'Anthony Hamilton' Best wishes Grant |
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Post by Martin on May 14, 2007 9:40:19 GMT
If they are stage names I suspect it is precisely to draw attention! A promotional gimmick. What is interesting is how few of these 'odd' names ever make it to prominence--a clear statement that talent will out and if it ain't there in the first place it just ain't there in the last place--or anywhere else in between! Peter S. One certain exception Peter is Englebert Humperdinck ! Martin |
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Post by roger on May 14, 2007 10:09:22 GMT
Of course there is always Maurice Micklewhite who is better known as Michael Caine!
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Post by Martin on May 14, 2007 10:46:17 GMT
Before this thread is locked away for posterity, there was a well known American singer in the fifties called Conway Twitty. His real name was Harold Jenkins so you can see why he changed it for the stage!! The interesting fact is that his stage name was taken from the names of two towns in Arkansas. Not many people know that !  Martin |
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Post by grant on May 14, 2007 13:18:23 GMT
Before this thread is locked away for posterity, there was a well known American singer in the fifties called Conway Twitty. His real name was Harold Jenkins so you can see why he changed it for the stage!! The interesting fact is that his stage name was taken from the names of two towns in Arkansas. Not many people know that ! Martin I certainly didn't!!  Grant |
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Post by grant on May 14, 2007 13:22:14 GMT
I remember a girl at school during my teen years whose name was Dale Charmayne Ulyster Rocky-Flintstone (I jest not!) I believe she was descended from a native American family. Funny thing was, everyone (except teachers) always addressed her by her full name. Guess that's why I still remember it 40+ years on!  Best wishes Grant |
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Post by milewalker on May 14, 2007 13:44:09 GMT
I'm surprised only Roger has had a go at this! I also got John Denver. Another easy one for me - Robert Allan Zimmerman = Bob Dylan. I'm guessing but is Maria Kalogeropoulis Maria Callas? Time to put us out of our misery Jon By the way, the middle/street name thing - I would currently be 'Anthony Hamilton' Best wishes Grant Maria Kalogeropoulis is indeed Maria Callas - I figured that the name was actually close enough to give it away, and I think I can see why she changed it - the opera would have been in the second act by the time they finiished her introduction..... I also figured that Henry John Deutschendorf was a gimme - though you may be surprised Roger at how many fans dont know that. And Grant did correctly state that Robert Allan Zimmerman was Bob Dylan Which leaves no 2 and no 3..... No 2 is tough because it was so long ago, and I also dont know how popular he was outside of America - but Ernest Evans = Chubby Checker However, I am surprised that the folks in the UK didnt get no3 - assumimng of course that the source I ran across this from was correct - I am no particular fan of Mr Dumble-Smith who I felt dragged down the Phantom quite a bit  If the source is correct we all know him as Michael Crawford. Jon |
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Post by roger on May 14, 2007 14:03:49 GMT
I am no particular fan of Mr Dumble-Smith who I felt dragged down the Phantom quite a bit If the source is correct we all know him as Michael Crawford. Jon That appears to be correct Jon except that, according to his autobiography which for some inexplicable reason happens to be in front of me, it is spelled Michael Patrick Dumbell-Smith. Roger |
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Post by milewalker on May 14, 2007 14:40:40 GMT
Roger
No wonder he is considered a musical heavyweight!
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Post by Richard on May 14, 2007 14:53:14 GMT
Try this one folks! Who's 'real' name is Hiram Hackenbacker? Richard  |
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Post by grant on May 14, 2007 15:00:03 GMT
Try this one folks! Who's 'real' name is Hiram Hackenbacker? Richard Actually, Richard It's Hiram K. Hackenbacker. Best wishes Grant |
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Post by Richard on May 14, 2007 15:08:32 GMT
Hello Grant and everybody! I've just done some research, and my question may be slightly misleading. It appears Hiram K. Hackenbacker is only an alias, but the answer I'm looking for is still the same! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifRichard |
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Post by stevemacdonald on May 14, 2007 15:42:45 GMT
One certain exception Peter is Englebert Humperdinck !
"Engelbert Humperdinck" sure worked for Gerry Dorsey! Does anyone believe he would've had all that success with his own humble name? |
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Post by Raymond on May 14, 2007 15:44:50 GMT
Maria Kalogeropoulis is indeed Maria Callas - I figured that the name was actually close enough to give it away, and I think I can see why she changed it - the opera would have been in the second act by the time they finiished her introduction.....  |
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If the source is correct we all know him as Michael Crawford.
