Is the Scottish band Cocteau Twins named after the French poet Jean Cocteau?
Question #131456. Asked by wonkatriv.
Last updated Sep 02 2021.
Originally posted Jun 14 2013 11:00 PM.
wyambezi
Answer has 3 votes
Currently Best Answer
wyambezi 14 year member
144 replies
Answer has 3 votes.
Currently voted the best answer.
Not directly. They took the name from the song "The Cocteau Twins" written by members of Simple Minds. Reportedly, the song was written about two men obsessed with Jean Cocteau's works. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocteau_Twins
Response last updated by CmdrK on Sep 02 2021.
Jun 15 2013, 12:03 AM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocteau_Twins