Origins Quiz — Wednesday, October 14, 2026

What band got its name in 1968 from a booking agent in its management office, during a stretch when the group was changing its name every few weeks? The name belonged to an 18th-century farmer who invented the seed drill. By the time Ian Anderson found that out, the band had a residency at the Marquee and the name had stuck. (Two words: 6, 4 letters)

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