In 1994, BF-5 was steadily losing market share to WD-40. Disillusioned with the cut-throat world of anti-corrosion agents, Ben Folds Five became a witty piano-based progressive-rock trio. Asked about the implication that there were five musicians rather than three, front-man Ben Folds said the name was a famous trademark and "Ben Folds Three" would just confuse people. In addition, studio musicians or perhaps roadies might feel they were included in the band's name and might work harder for less money.