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This is a list of names of the nicknames music performers, are known by. Not actors or other famous people. Below are the most recent entries.

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Entries Beginning with D

Real Name
 
Nickname
 
Description
 
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Dale Evans Queen of the West  Martha Hankins
Dan Miller Solder https://tmbw.net/wiki/Monikers#Dan_Miller All-Starr
Dannii Minogue Danstar, Queen of the Disco Clubs  Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Danny Wood Woody Woodpecker Enough said. ;) Celeste
David Benoit Mahavishnu Sometimes "Mahavishnu" is added before his name. MOR
David Bowie Ziggy Stardust  Robert D. Arndt Jr.
David Bowie The Thin White Duke  Martha Hankins
David Bryan Lemma It's apparently because he does an impression of a boxer named Lemma Moon. Dayna
David Byrne Head Head He was the frontman for the Talking Heads Psycho Killer
David Lee Roth Diamond Dave  Indy
David Lee Roth Darling Dashing Dave His looks? Female fans? Robert D. Arndt Jr.
David Lee Roth The Ice Man  Robert D. Arndt Jr.
David Lee Roth Mane Man His flowing blonde hair Robert D. Arndt Jr.
A Day To Remember ADTR  Travis
Dean Martin Dino Martin was born Dino Paul Crocetti. He was often called affectionately by his original first name. Martha Hankins
Dean Reed Red Elvis  Christian
Dean Reed The Elvis Presley of Russia He also dubbed himself the 'Frank Sinatra of Russia'. He was a resident of East Germany. Totalitarian Communism Is A Sham
Decent Christian Talk dC Talk Good Christian band, for sure. Travis
Demi Lovato Demz From Selena Gomez Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Demi Lovato Goddess Her birth name is Demetria which in Greek means "Goddess of the Earth" Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Demi Lovato D Love  Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Derek Mount Chap Stique He was originally Laser Show, but had to change it because of some legal issues. Heidi's spiffy quiz!! yo
Deryck Whibley Bizzy D  Alex
The Devil Wears Prada TDWP  Travis
Diana Krall Canadazz  Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Diane Schuur Deedles Jazz singer Martha Hankins
Dire Straits The Sultans Of Swing Named after their first hit. Rocky
DMX D-Dog/D-Dogg Gangsta slang Robert D. Arndt Jr.
DMX D ~IMDB Robert D. Arndt Jr.
DMX Darkman/Dark Man ~IMDB Robert D. Arndt Jr.
DMX X ~IMDB Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Dolly Parton Mightymouse Powerhouse Something to do with her sqeaky yet powerful voice Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Dolly Parton Backwoods Barbie Her body, esp. bust Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Dolly Parton The Iron Butterfly  Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Dolly Parton Smokey Mountain Songbird  Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Don Williams The Gentle Giant Tall country singer known for his smooth, laid-back vocal style. Todd W. Zimmerman
Donald Roeser Buck Dharma Guitarist/Vocalist for Blue Oyster Cult. The nickname came from an idea from the band's manager, Sandy Pearlman, who envisioned each member of the band having an unusual stage name; Roeser was the only one who took to the idea, and his was the only name that stuck.  Nolan Voyd
Donna Summer Disco Divine Tranny term Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Donna Summer Brown Sugar  Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Donna Summer Queen of Love  Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Donna Summer Symbol of Eros  Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Donna Summer  The Queen of Disco  Martha Hankins
Donnie Wahlberg D-Dub His new nick name Celeste
Donnie Wahlberg Dennis Cheese Given to him because he breaks wind frequently. Celeste
Donovan Prince of Flower Power After they filled the stage with flowers at Donovan's 1967 Hollywood Bowl concert a journalist came up with the term "Flower Power". The term was actually coined by Allan Ginsburg a few years earlier but Donovan helped make the genre popular. KL Fan
Doug Kershaw The Ragin' Cajun Cajun musician and Louisiana native known for abundant energy on stage. Martha Hankins
Draco Daemon The Dark Prince Draco Daemon is the lead singer of fictional German rock band Bubonik Plague. Rachel
Dragonforce Drunkenforce Like Alcohollica, they drink a lot. DJ Blaze
Drake October's Truly Source: Wiki Answers Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Drake Aub Source: Wiki Answers Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Drake Mr. October Source: Wiki Answers Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Drake Drizzy Source: Wiki Answers Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Dschinghis Khan Die "Mongolen" aus München Translates as "The 'Mongolians' of Munich"; because the band's name is German for Genghis Khan, a Mongolian ruler from around the 12th-13th century; and because the band hails from Munich, Germany. Dylan Baranski
Duke Ellington Sir Duke Jazz legend which was the inspiration for Stevie Wonder's hit of the same name. Jazz
Duran Duran The Fab Five  ChuckyG

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