Phonetic transliteration:
莱斯特 (Láisītè) for 'Lester' and
邦斯 (Bāngsī) for 'Bangs'. The middle dot · separates given and family names. Bangs' confrontational, gonzo-style criticism shaped how rock music was written about — his early death from accidental overdose at age 33 cemented his cult status.