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    Which band first named itself after a scientific electrical device, and later renamed itself after the scientist who invented this device?

    Question #96396. Asked by gentlegiant17. (Jun 06 08 10:01 AM)


    1cyprus

    		This is a link for the band Van der Graaf Generator.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_der_Graaf_Generator

    And this is the device, The Van Der Graaff Generator.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_der_Graaf_Generator

    Jun 06 08, 11:11 AM
    MonkeyOnALeash

    		Tesla would also qualify. (sort of) Tesla Coil. Tesla Unit.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_coil

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_%28band%29

    Without Tesla who knows how many years we would be in the past.

    Jun 06 08, 9:55 PM
    gentlegiant17

    		Yes i was refering to Van der Graaf Generator who later renamed themselves to Van der Graaf.


    Jun 06 08, 11:42 PM

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