where did the band bastille get their name
Bastille (band) Bastille (stylised as BÎ”STILLE) are a British rock band formed in 2010. The group began as a solo project by lead vocalist Dan Smith, but later expanded to include keyboardist Kyle Simmons, bassist and guitarist Will Farquarson, and drummer Chris Wood.[1] The name of the band derives from Bastille Day, which is celebrated on 14 July, the date of Smith's birthday.[2]