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Boomers are accustomed to rock musicians' colorful stage names, from Ringo Starr (real name Richard Starkey) to Sting (Gordon Sumner). That's why it's surprising to discover that the leader of the campy, colorful Paul Revere and the Raiders actually used the one on his birth certificate, at least…

British actor Bob Hoskins was known to joke that if a film were to be made about him,  Danny DeVito would be perfect for the role.