Four Candles

In tribute to the great Ronnie Barker who died yesterday, this great name for a band is taken from his most famous comedy sketch. (See the full script or an illustrated summary) Its a classic sketch, but unusual in the way the best line comes right at the beginning, almost like starting with the punchline.

The Four Candles is also a piece of spiritual writing, a short parable which crops up on dozens (hundreds?) of Christian web sites, but also in other places like The Sikh Philosophy Network.

Because of that, The Four Candles could be one of those Christian rock groups, but I think I would much rather see a band inspired by The Two Ronnies instead. And if they became hugely popular they could get involved in expensive litigation with a tribute band called The Fork Handles