Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Bricks In The Wall

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The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was Delete. Hut 8.5 07:42, 21 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Bricks In The Wall

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Would have requested speedy deletion, but wanted some community thoughts and because notability had been asserted and the original revision, wasn't that promotional, I decided to bring to AFD. The band in question, a dedication band to Pink Floyd, has only one real source of notability, and that's the bands website, according to Google. Although please note, I have not based this solely on that. Rudget zŋ 18:07, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

  • Delete There aren't much references out their that could help to expand this article. I say delete on a case of notability because their isn't significant coverage or secondary sources about this band. Icestorm815 20:36, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
  • Delete per nom. Doc Strange 20:49, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
  • Delete. Weakly. Slightly concerned that the article, while not written promotionally, acts a promotion insomuch that it was created by a new user - and possible SPA. Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry 21:42, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
  • Delete NN, likely WP:COI as well. --Bradeos Graphon 22:32, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
  • Delete Not notable band. --Malcolmxl5 22:40, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

I created this article and am founding member. Bricks In The Wall is a LLC filed in Texas. I am new to wiki and having trouble navigating around here. There are archived articles of performances in The Fort Worth Star Telegram and Dallas Observer. The last performance was October 13th at House of Blues Dallas. This band is similar to Wish You Were Here in Cleveland who is also listed in Wiki. So not sure why its not notable. --User:tsatterca —Preceding comment was added at 22:52, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

Bricks in the Wall has been signed on to be the exclusive Pink Floyd tribute band for the House of Blues venue in Dallas, and their last show (in October 2007) sold out the assigned seating section in less than 3 days, and sold a total of around 1000 tickets. These facts can easily be proven by contacting House of Blues management (any advice on what other types of mechanisms for proving this is also welcome - an email, quote, etc?). This band is well established and venerable among many Dallas venues, local Classic Rock Stations (such as 93.3 the Bone, which has sponsored many events for them), as well as at Ridglea Theater in Fort Worth, TX, where they have performed The Wall for many years to a full crowd. There is no reason why this entry should be deleted, for as they continue to play HOB and build a fan-base, the need for a wiki page becomes more and more prevalent. --User:Svguerin3 —Preceding comment was added at 23:01, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

  • Delete as a non-notable band. Captain panda 03:44, 16 November 2007 (UTC)
  • Delete I hate to say it but.. All in all it's just another cover band. If this band had any original and notable work of their own I'd say give them a chance. But as it seems they are just a "tribute" band their work is already notable, only by someone else. --DP67 (talk/contribs) 04:05, 16 November 2007 (UTC)
  • Keep The argument that cover bands shouldn't count b/c they do not have original music doesn't seem to fly, given the many tribute bands listed on this website (several of them being Pink Floyd tribute bands themselves). I fully agree that every tribute band and their mother shouldn't be listed, but I also strongly believe that notable ones that attract huge crowds, are endorsed by local radio, sell out large venues, encompassed in an LLC, and sponsored by a venue like House of Blues, should probably be considered. --User:Svguerin3 —Preceding comment was added at 04:45, 16 November 2007 (UTC)
  • Keep Two links to write ups have been added to the article to support. This band is a relevant tribute band. Equally or more relevant than some of the other Pink Floyd tribute bands that do have pages in Wiki. Cover bands don't have original work, hence the concept of a tribute band. What they do accomplish. Some much more than others is the ability to re-create the concert experience of the band they are paying tribute to. This band has accomplished this and is recognised for it.User:Tsatterca
Note: - The users, Tsatterca and Svguerin3, have been blocked as suspected sockpuppets. See here. Rudget zŋ 13:11, 17 November 2007 (UTC)
  • Keep Bricks in the Wall is definitely a "notable" band. Not only do they do a great job of playing PF songs, they create they PF concert experience with with the lights, video back-drops, inflatable pig, etc. They play not just in their hometown of Dallas, but regionally with shows in various cities in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. I'd put them up against any other PF tribute band, many of which have Wikipedia pages. —Preceding unsigned comment added by DDT2007 (talk • contribs) 16:27, 20 November 2007 (UTC)

KEEP. Bricks in the Wall attracts more people at the House of Blues than other bands with "original" music. Ergo, notable. It's about both the experience and the nostalgia!! --David M —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.164.230.159 (talk • contribs)

The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.