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In theory, yes. In practice, no. Recording companies begin running into all sorts or copyright issues when you try to use a previous bands' name.

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Q: If a band has a name and then broke up can a new band use that name?
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Is it legal to form a band with a band name that already exists if you spell it or capitalize it differently?

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Which one is correct the band which or the band who?

"The band that..." is your best choice here. "Who" is usually preferred for a singular subject or for a collective noun used as a name. Example of a singular subject: Rosa Parks, who was a legendary civil rights pioneer, died in 2005. Example of a band's name, used as a collective noun: The Beatles, who were a popular band during the 1960s, still sound great today. When referring to things, we use "that"-- the table that he bought cost $200. While a band may be made up of people, unless the band is named, you would use "that." The band that I like best is Rush.

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A new band name that you can actually use?

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