Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Wedlock (band)


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The result was Delete --Steve (Stephen)talk 00:43, 17 July 2007 (UTC)

Wedlock (band)

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Originally tagged for a speedy deletion, I decided that this page has enough information to be an AFD discussion. They seem to barely qualify for WP:BAND, by having two albums. But does 'Kounterfeit Records' count as a major label? Also, this page needs some more independent links.  KJS 77  05:01, 12 July 2007 (UTC) Thanks KJS77. I added many more external links to the page but only on the SonicBids link can you see outside source reviews written about the band. The external links with live photos are noted as well. The other bands that gave the motivation to add Wedlock can be seen at Dangerous Muse and The Rosebuds. The latter of the two has had slight success but the first one, Wedlock has surpassed. With these entries live on Wiki, I couldn't see why Wedlock wouldnt fit on Wikipedia.StacieVan 06:01, 12 July 2007 (UTC) As well, understanding that Kounterfeit Records is extremely small, they have signed another artist for a 2008 release. I have still removed the links to make the Wedlock page REDLINK free. I did add an EXTERNAL LINK to the Kounterfeit Records website.StacieVan 06:11, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Delete. "Kounterfeit Records is a small independent label based out of North Carolina with one current signing, the electronic pop band, WEDLOCK" is pretty self-definitive. I also failed to find anything in a Google News Archive search. Stylus had one, I'm willing to accept them, but they're just one source. --Dhartung | Talk 05:15, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Just so everyone knows, I myself am Neutral.  KJS 77  05:30, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Delete pretty clear-cut per the Band notability guideline at WP:MUSIC. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Eusebeus (talk • contribs)

Wedlock has clearly been listed as a TOP 10 seller (right on the front page) with NetSpin. Does this not qualify #2 on the Notability requirements on the Guildlines?? It states that if the band meets ANY of these, not all or some but any, it is considered notable. Paul Allgood has a published novel which contains information regarding the music and the band ISBN978-0978789497 An Inextricable Tale. Would this not satisfy item 1 of the Notability guildlines as well?StacieVan 14:13, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Comment No, I don't think NetSpin has the notability and credibility to qualify as a reliable source. As Grey Vireo Press is an e-book publisher, I don't think the book qualifies either. Self-published material is not the same as material which has met the selectivity and standards of a print publisher. --Dhartung | Talk 22:55, 12 July 2007 (UTC)


 * Delete as per Dhartung's research. The record label is not notable, NetSpin sales are not a national chart; there's no sign of multiple, non-trivial reliable sources. Basically, WP:MUSIC is far from being satisfied here. Tony Fox (arf!) review? 15:58, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Strong delete. The otter agrees with the fox -- these guys fail WP:MUSIC by a longshot. No charting singles, no notable record label, etc. etc. Ten Pound Hammer  • (((Broken clamshells • Otter chirps))) 18:03, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Delete, per Dhartung, failing WP:MUSIC. Mango juice talk 18:43, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Delete - They appear to fail WP:MUSIC. -- Tλε Rαnδom Eδιτor  ( ταlκ )  21:17, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Delete per nom. Darrenhusted 23:05, 14 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Delete; guidelines sez: not notable.  &mdash; Coren (talk) 17:20, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
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