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The typical tribute band differs from a cover band that simply plays songs by other artists by striving to capture every nuance of the imitated artist's actions and appearance for a perfect imitation. Some tribute bands imitate the appearance but re-interpret the original works in a particular genre or for comic effect. For example Dread Zeppelin plays Led Zeppelin songs in a reggae style with a lead singer who looks like Elvis Presley , while Gabba perform the songs of ABBA in the style of The Ramones . HISTORY The first tribute bands to emerge may have been Beatles tribute bands, who attempt to look and sound like The Beatles while playing their songs. However, one might argue that Elvis Impersonator s qualify as well. Although initially created to honour the original bands, many tribute bands have grown to have their own fan base. Tribute band names are often a pun on the original name or the names of band members, or are derived from a famous track or record album released by the original band. Those bands and artists that have inspired a cult following in their fans tend to have a significant tribute band presence as well, such as Led Zeppelin , Pink Floyd , Kiss , Madonna , The Grateful Dead , Van Halen , ABBA , The Rolling Stones , and Neil Diamond . At the 2003 Edinburgh Fringe Festival the Japanese Beatles appeared, accompanied on a few songs by someone billed as the Japanese Eric Clapton . It made for an incongruous sight, since the former wore the familiar Beatle Suits while their guest dressed in contemporary clothes. One of the most well-known members of a tribute band is Tim "Ripper" Owens , who went from singing in a Judas Priest tribute band to becoming the group's actual lead singer in 1996 . This story was used as the basis for the 2001 movie '' Rock Star '' starring Mark Wahlberg , although neither Owens nor Judas Priest assisted in the film's production. Owens recorded two studio albums and a live album with Judas Priest before leaving in 2003 to make way for the band's reunion with former frontman Rob Halford . Owens would later become the singer for the band Iced Earth . In 2000 , filmmakers Jeff Economy and Darren Hacker produced a documentary film ''...An Incredible Simulation'' that examined the tribute band phenomenon. Produced separately and independently in 2001 was the documentary '' Tribute '' by directors Kris Curry and Rich Fox which also covered the movement. An exception to the impersonation style are The Muffin Men , who play the music of Frank Zappa in their own style, do not look like, or attempt to look like original members, and often tour with former band members. Jimmy Carl Black is a regular in the band, and they have in the past played, recorded and toured with Ike Willis , Bunk Gardner , and Don Preston . In 2004 , tribute band Beatallica received attention when they were sued over their unique interpretation of Beatles songs done in a Metallica style. They won their legal battle, and still record and tour today. LIST OF WELL-KNOWN TRIBUTE BANDS Some well-known tribute bands include (alphabetically by covered band, and alphabetically for each): -- ! PLEASE DO NOT ADD YOUR BANDS AT THE TOP OF LIST. ! FOR EACH COVERED GROUP, ITS TRIBUTE BANDS ARE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: ! INSERT NEW (NOTABLE) BANDS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER, THANKS. ! ! ADD WEBSITE URL ONLY FOR BANDS W/O THEIR OWN WIKI-ARTICLE, ! AND ONLY AS A SEPARATE {Link without Title} NOTE, THANKS. > Playing music by ABBA
Playing music by AC/DC :
Playing music by Aerosmith :
Playing music by Alice Cooper :
Playing music by the Barenaked Ladies :
Playing music by The Beach Boys as well as classic rock
Playing music by The Beatles :
Playing music by Black Sabbath :
Playing music by Bon Jovi :
Playing music by Cheap Trick : Playing music by Creedence Clearwater Revival :
Playing music by David Bowie :
Playing music by Def Leppard :
Playing music by Deep Purple :
Playing music by The Doors :
playing music by Earth Wind & Fire :
Playing music by Eric Clapton :
Playing music by Faith No More :
Playing music by Fleetwood Mac :
Playing music by Front 242 :
Playing music by Genesis :
Playing music by Grateful Dead :
Playing music by Guns N' Roses :
Playing music by Jimi Hendrix :
Playing music by Judas Priest :
Playing music by Iron Maiden :
Playing music by The Jam :
Playing music by Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company :
Playing music by Kiss :
Playing music by Led Zeppelin :
Playing music by Madness : Playing music by Madonna :
Playing music by Metallica :
Playing music by The Misfits :
Playing music by Motörhead :
Playing music by Neil Diamond :
Playing music by Paul Weller :
Playing music by the Pet Shop Boys :
Playing music by Pink Floyd : :→ See List Of Pink Floyd Tribute Bands Playing music by Poison :
Playing music by Queen :
Playing music by The Ramones
Playing music by the Rolling Stones :
Playing music by Santana :
Playing music by the Sex Pistols :
Playing music by The Shadows : Playing music by Skid Row :
Playing music by Slayer :
Playing music by Styx :
Playing music by Téléphone :
Playing music by The Tragically Hip :
Playing music by T-Rex :
Playing music by The Who :
Playing music by Thin Lizzy :
Playing music by U2
Playing music by Uriah Heep :
Playing music by Yes :
Playing music by Frank Zappa :
Playing music by ZZ Top :
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