Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/I Wrestled A Bear Once


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The result was   delete.  MBisanz  talk 02:00, 3 December 2008 (UTC)

I Wrestled A Bear Once

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Disputed PROD. The band currently fails WP:MUSIC; they have a single, self-released EP and are currently writing their debut for a notable label. No website barring Myspace. No significant coverage in independent, third-party sources. There are claims to notability... airplay through Sirius Hard Attack for instance. I'm unsure whether this is a major radio network, but either way was unable to verify this on the radio's website. Coverage is also mentioned as being in The Onion and the New York Times, but again I have been unable to verify either of these claims. Notability discussion on talk page has centred around Myspace and Google hits. Blackmetalbaz (talk) 13:22, 28 November 2008 (UTC)


 * Weak delete Does not appear to meet WP:MUSIC. They are apparently going to record an album but at this time have only an MP3 EP. Several internet mentions but the only ones I found of interest are two rather unreliable inteviews  and a brief description concerning their signing. I suggest that a V, NPOV article is not currently possible and that the article be created when WP:RS exist.  Double Blue  (talk) 14:38, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions.   --  Double Blue  (talk) 14:39, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Louisiana-related deletion discussions.   --  Double Blue  (talk) 14:39, 28 November 2008 (UTC)

So why the hell are you even deleting this? Are you just trying to ruin things for people? they are very successful for what they are, and yes, I looked at Sirius Hard Attack's Devil's Dozen, it was in the top for a while, but since XM combined they removed that section of the program entirely. its silly that you are deleting this, i REALLY cant see a reason why. go ahead and delete black market heros as well.
 * Weak Delete Apparently much the same reason as DoubleBlue. The Phantomnaut (talk) 18:50, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Comment Sirius Hard Attack is apparently a channel on Sirius XM satellite radio which can be considered a major radio network The Phantomnaut (talk) 18:50, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Comment Fair enough, if that's true. Can they verify their chart placing? Blackmetalbaz (talk) 18:55, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Comment One of us would need Revolver magazine to find the chart but I don't subscribe to the magazine. The Phantomnaut (talk) 00:49, 29 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Delete. Some claims to meeting notability requirements but none seem to be verifiable. Nuttah (talk) 09:29, 29 November 2008 (UTC)
 * KEEPYou can purchase their music on Amazon[] Sales rank on Amazon #8530 for MP3 albums.--Ydog (talk) 00:59, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Welcome to Wikipedia. I appreciate you presenting your opinion on this article. You should become familiar with WP:MUSICBIO which are the content guidelines for band articles. #8530 on Amazon for MP3 albums is not a criterion. Can you find one that does apply to iwrestledabearonce? Double Blue  (talk) 02:52, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Living people-related deletion discussions.   -- Raven1977 (talk) 04:35, 2 December 2008 (UTC)
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