Conversation so far:
When did Exile (American band) form?
1963.
How did they form?
a group of high school students started a rock and roll band in Richmond, Kentucky.
Who were the original members?
Jimmy Stokley, Ronnie 'Mack' Davenport, Paul Smith, Mike Howard, Billy Luxon, J.P.
Pennington, and Buzz Cornelison.

Question: How did they choose the name Exile?
Self-contained rewrite: How did Exile choose the name Exile?