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Certain trends emerge as you explore how rock's 100 biggest bands got their names.

You write what you know.

Bored with best-songs lists that are dominated by the same handful of bands? We've put an interesting twist on things.

For many of these chains, they were leading the pack at one point in history.

They get their money for nothing (and chicks for free), but these artists haven't forgotten the working man.

The line of succession is long, and it continues to change as families grow and succession laws are revised.

Few rock singers know how to recruit guitarists like the Prince of Darkness.

One of the strongest comeback albums.

By blending of classic rock, garage rock and blues, they created a distinctive style all their own.

There have been some undeniably eyebrow-raising moments in this band's long career.