Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/The Cyclones


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The result was   keep. – GorillaWarfare (talk) 05:54, 6 January 2012 (UTC)

The Cyclones

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Doesn't seem to pass WP:BAND. &mdash;Dark 08:30, 29 December 2011 (UTC)

If you look at the criteria for musicians and ensembles, #7 "most prominent of a local scene or city",(Jim DeRogatis is a nationally known critic and his comments on the Cyclones can be verified. Record World was nationally recognized(ala Billboard) when their first record came out and it was recognized as a pick along with to all time bands such as Marshall Tucker etc. A search for the Cyclones "You're So Cool" will bring up numerous independent references and playlists. It can be verified that at least one record has been played on radio(as seen in the DeRogatis reference) for over 30 years. {Marc61 (talk) 09:09, 29 December 2011 (UTC)}  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Marc61 (talk • contribs) 08:51, 29 December 2011 (UTC)

Please note changes and added references (Marc61 (talk) 09:28, 29 December 2011 (UTC))

I'm aware that when an internet search is done for "The Cyclones" is done numerous sports teams and the weather system will come up. Try (Find sources: "The Cyclones" You're So Cool – news · books · scholar · free images) (Marc61 (talk) 09:55, 29 December 2011 (UTC))
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions.  • Gene93k (talk) 19:16, 29 December 2011 (UTC)


 * Weak keep. I was surprised how little I found online, but I think the band would very likely have received enough coverage in its day to be considered notable. The Journal News described the band as "a moderately successful New York City band that produced a regional hit titled "You're So Cool."". Singer Donna Esposito is also verging on individual notability having been part of a duo with Frank Bednash, recording as Mas Rapido! (3 albums on Parasol), Cowboy and Spingirl (who released 3 albums on Parasol/Subway in the 1990s), and Toothpaste 2000 (six albums).--Michig (talk) 20:55, 29 December 2011 (UTC)

please note this update
Being that the band existed prior to the internet age (and I believe to Michig's point above), it's difficult to source online references. That said, I've updated our references and sources to show more national and international press. These are 100% solid as they are all taken from original hard copy articles that I possess. Of note, having an indie single selected by Kal Rudman on The Friday Morning Quarterback as a pick in 1981 was a HUGE deal. I've also placed the references in places where I thought they make the most sense. eg: showing evidence that top critics of the day had musch respect for the band. (Marc61 (talk) 21:04, 29 December 2011 (UTC))
 * Keep based on the sources listed on their page.   Th e S te ve   06:42, 31 December 2011 (UTC)
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