Les Harvey, guitarist for ’70s blues-rock band Stone the Crows, died onstage in front of 1,000 fans on May 3, 1972 when he was electrocuted while tuning up for a show.

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Original Band Names:

Van Halen: Rat Salad

Pearl Jam: Mookie Blaylock

Nirvana: Pen Cap Chew

Led Zeppelin: The New Yardbirds

Black Sabbath: Polka Tunes Blues Band

KISS: Wicked Lester

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