The question again was: What bands can you name who at some point shortened their band name?
Denise named Chicago, who of course were called Chicago Transit Authority, till legal action was threatened I believe. Great answer and one that I hadn’t thought of.
Mike got Small Faces (Faces) which was one of the ones I had in mind.
Dave chimes in with The Pink Floyd Sound. That guy’s an overachiever.
Karen contributed Jefferson Starship (Starship) which crossed another off my list.
There are also the Young Rascals (Rascals)…
I still think there must be more out there…
Every Moment Has A Song 
Feb 20, 2012 @ 17:17:38
The Pink Floyd Sound
Feb 20, 2012 @ 17:20:46
Hey, there’s a ringer in here! Dave, you’re the straw that stirs the drink. Thanks for playing.
Feb 20, 2012 @ 20:49:51
The Megadeaths shortened to Megadeth after Mustaine found out The Megadeaths was a former name of, here it is again, Pink Floyd.
Feb 20, 2012 @ 20:57:53
That qualifies…barely.
Feb 20, 2012 @ 20:51:42
Pixies In Panoply became simply, Pixies
Feb 20, 2012 @ 20:54:28
NO shit!
Feb 20, 2012 @ 20:54:01
I love this game.
My favorite one so far. Póg mo Thóin (Gaelic for “Kiss my ass”) changed to The Pogues. I could also mention that Shaybe MacGowans first band The Nips was shortened from, forget it, I almost forgot, this is family show.
Feb 20, 2012 @ 20:55:34
I knew about the Popes, but not the Nips. You’re overqualified to be here.
Feb 20, 2012 @ 20:56:42
And I knew what “Pogues” was short for, but didn’t realize the BAND name was shortened from that.
Feb 20, 2012 @ 20:59:56
I’m glad I’m not the only no-lifer here.