Bowling for Soup's Frontman Reveals Origins of Band's Unique Name
# The Truth Behind the Name of Bowling for Soup Revealed
Bowling for Soup's frontman, Jaret Reddick, has finally clarified the origins of the band's unique name, dispelling various myths that have surrounded it.
During a recent discussion, Reddick explained that the name was born out of a light-hearted moment. "So when we were playing our last show in our band before Bowling for Soup, Lance got on the mic and said, 'Hey, come see our new band in a couple of months! It's called Bowling for Soup.' Because he wouldn't say sh**! It just became this hilarious little funny thing." This offhand remark unexpectedly transformed into the band's official name.
The band had initially planned to change it, but their swift rise in popularity meant that there was little opportunity to do so. “It was always our intention to change it, but everything happened really fast for Bowling for Soup. We played our first show [a month on], and had an album out in three months. We were touring within six months of starting that band. So we just never got a chance to change it,” Reddick remarked.
Bowling for Soup has since established itself as one of the beloved acts in the pop-punk genre, with a legion of dedicated fans. Reddick’s insights provide a humorous glimpse into how an accidental name became iconic in the music world.