Naming your band after a car? That'll never catch on.
Here are some bands named after the car above. Gee. Tee. Oh!
THE GTOs #1
More famously known as The Rocking Ramrods, this Boston beat group released one single in 1965 as The GTOs. And here it is... if only the Cancel Culture Club were still around!
THE GTOs #2
Originally known as Joey & The Continentals, this Cleveland, Ohio band were active throughout the 60s. Here they are in '66...
THE GTOs #3
Seven young women who started out as groupies but ended up with Frank Zappa producing their records in 1969. And for once, the GTO actually stands for something... Girls Together Outrageously!
THE GTOs #4
Although not credited on the label, discogs informs me that the Henry Moore* song below features Larry Johnson & The GTOs on backing duties. Worth a listen even if discogs are lying just to Payola this song into this blog.
(I'm presuming he's not the sculptor*.)
THE GTOs #5
Festive backing band for Hotpants Hank Carbo back in 1972... yes, I know you're listening to this in August, but it'll be here soon enough.
GTO #6
Italian "folk'n'roll band" formed in 1993. They're the ones who keep nicking the shopping trolleys.
GTO #7
Techo/rave act who first stepped foot outside their bedrooms in 1985, when they were known as Greater Than One. Changed their name to GTO in 1990 "because it was easier to spell".
GTO #8
Of a similar ilk, here's George T. O'Brian, with his mate Doug, in 1999...
GTO #9
Also in 1999, this Aussie rock band were featuring a GTO in their video, just to hammer the name across. They used to be called WTO...
World Trade Organisation?
GTO #10
G.T.O. #11
"G.T.O. are a 5 piece Alternative Rock band from Regional NSW bent on exploring sound and energy, heavy riffs, intertwined with swirling guitar ambience to create a progressive wall of sound inspired
by artists such as QOTSA, Karnivool and A Perfect Circle. "
So now you know.
THE GTOs #12
What if the Ramones had come from Spain in the 21st Century and been obsessed with 50s sci-fi comics?
Which ones are Greater Than Others? And which ones are Gobshites That Orate?
