Nicknames can be a term of endearment, or a term designed to be funny, obvious or discourteous. In the world of rock and roll, nicknames are often both but always earned. Here’s a list of commonly known nicknames of our favorite stars, simply match the number nickname with the letter artists.
1.) The Prince of Darkness
2.) Bonzo (John Bonham)
3.) The Smart One
4.) Slowhand
5.) The Boss
6.) The Cute One
7.) The Man in Black
8.) The White Witch
9.) Ziggy Stardust
10.) The Quiet One
11.) The King of Pop (Michael Jackson)
12.) The Funny One
13.) The Godfather of Soul
A.) John Lennon
B.) David Bowie
C.) Ringo Starr
D.) Michael Jackson
E.) Johnny Cash
F.) Bruce Springsteen
G.) George Harrison
H.) Ozzy
I.) Stevie Nicks
J.) Paul McCartney
K.) Eric Clapton
L.) John Bonham
M.) James Brown
1.) (H) 2.) (L) 3.) (A) 4.) (K) 5.) (F) 6.) (J) 7.) (E) 8.) (I) 9.) (B) 10.) (G) 11.) D) 12.) (C)
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