During my time researching band logos I found most logos to mainly consist of text displaying the bands name in a particular style. Most text based logos distort or change certain letters such as the 'Kiss' logo which changes the 's' to look like lightning bolts, this also gives the brand name personality.
Some logos, such as the Rolling Stones logo uses an iconic image without text, these logos are particularly memorable and usually also symbolises the band. The tongue is animated and uses solid colours, this is due to the logo having to be simple yet effective, the highlights also leave a glossy feel and the tongue being stuck out gives a rock-and-roll impression to the band.
