How did the band Train get its name?

Answer 1

Way back before any of the fame and San Francisco era, They used to practice in a warehouse near train tracks in Erie PA (Pat is from Erie originally). and when they recorded a demo tape the trains noises were accidentally caught in the background. They didn't have a lot of money for fancy recording equipment.

The record company guy listened to the demo and heard the train noises in the background. and told his assistant bring that train band back in here.

And they got a deal and stuck with the name train.

The early songs they did were reworked and they became famous.

Answer 2

One of the founding members wanted the band to have a 'romantic' feel, and a train embodies that. At first, the band as a whole hated the name Train, but it eventually stuck.

Answer 3

Oh, dude, like, Train got its name because they used to practice in a train station. I mean, it's not rocket science, right? They probably just looked around and were like, "Hey, we're in a train station, let's call ourselves Train." And that's it. Nothing too complicated, just a bunch of guys jamming out by some tracks.

Answer 4

The band Train got its name from the idea of traveling and constantly moving forward, akin to a train journey. The name was chosen by the band members as a symbol of their commitment to progress and growth in their music career. Additionally, the name "Train" also reflects the band's desire to connect with their audience on an emotional level, much like how a train journey can bring people together on a shared path.

Answer 5

Train originally wanted to call the band "tranquil" but that band name was already taken by singer/ song writer Joseph Accardi. So instead train dropped a few letters and re arranged the pre existing letters to come up with train

Answer 6

It started with Pat and Rob Hotchkiss in San Francisco, California in a coffee shop. Where they released their first album with their own money. :)