ghost band
n.— «The phrase “ghost band” is often used—in a pejorative sense—to describe tired, lingering big bands whose leaders have long since departed.» —“Big Band Bash” by Richard S. Ginell Variety Aug. 24, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
The expression you look like death eating on a Nab means “you look terrible.” It’s a humorous elaboration of the idea of death, which refers to death consuming a dry, salty, peanut-butter-filled snack made by the Nabisco company...
Unwrap the name of a candy bar, and you just might find a story inside. For instance, one chewy treat found in many a checkout lane is named after a family’s beloved horse. And: 50 years ago in the United States, some Latino elementary...