Most people accept that when we talk about the classic line-ups of Genesis, DP, PF we're not talking about the original line up.
However, I've noticed bands themselves over the last 20 or so years have used the term "the orginal xx" when referring to as little as 50% of the "original" band.
Now, the reason for this traditionally has been to assure people that said band is in fact "most" of the original members and that the "other" band playing under the same name is only 1 shortlived ex-member with a load of unknown session musicians.
Of course sometimes, only one ex-member might be alive or might be the only person with the rights to the name.
Another problem though is that some people have started using "original" and "classic" synonymously as if the classic lines ups are the original line ups.
e.g. Sabbath with a new drummer is obviously not the original line-up despite the advertising and what people have been saying.
And for example, when Eric Bell & Gary Moore get together to record singles or jam on stage it is not Thin Lizzy, despite what the announcer or advertising might say.
Thin Lizzy is still an active band led by Scott, Brian and Darren.
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