American Idol Band Reality show coming

*Raph's Girl* · 05-10-2007, 03:47 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070510/...ricanband_dc_2

"American Idol" creator Simon Fuller is teaming with Fox for another music competition, this time featuring aspiring bands.

The network has given the green light to the series, tentatively titled "The Search for the Next Great American Band." Sources speculated that Fox might air it in the fall when "Idol" is off.

"American Band" will feature music groups of all ages, styles and genres competing for the "Next Great American Band" title and a recording contract.

Like "Idol," there will be a series of auditions nationwide, and a panel of judges will narrow down the hopefuls to 10 semifinalists who will perform in front of a live studio audience.

Each week, the bands will be challenged to take on different music themes and styles. Viewers will vote for their favorites via telephone and text messaging and determine who stays in the competition.

There have been several band-themed reality series. They have focused primarily on building brand-new groups ("Popstars," "Making the Band") or adding a member to an existing band ("Rock Star," "Pussycat Dolls," "R U the Girl").

"American Band" will be produced by 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia North America, the firms behind "Idol."

Raph's Girl note: Hmm....looks like I might have a new reality show to watch...

*Deathknight* · 05-10-2007, 10:16 PM

Finally instead of just singing we actually have a band search. Though I'm sure there will be bias based on what type of music they play.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 05-11-2007, 02:27 AM

Kill me now please.

*VaughnMichael* · 05-11-2007, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Kill me now please.

wanna have a double suicide? I'm sick of this crap to....the best reality show I've ever seen is the one out my front door called life...

Ra · 05-11-2007, 02:34 AM

Double? How about triple? I'm sick to death of "Idol", and now THIS comes along.

Actually, let's just kill Simon Fuller. He's the guy thinking up of ideas like this...

*VaughnMichael* · 05-11-2007, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ra

Double? How about triple? I'm sick to death of "Idol", and now THIS comes along.

Actually, let's just kill Simon Fuller. He's the guy thinking up of ideas like this...

ahah sounds like a better plan to me lets go for it!

05-10-2007, 03:47 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	American Idol Band Reality show coming http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070510/...ricanband_dc_2 "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller is teaming with Fox for another music competition, this time featuring aspiring bands. The network has given the green light to the series, tentatively titled "The Search for the Next Great American Band." Sources speculated that Fox might air it in the fall when "Idol" is off. "American Band" will feature music groups of all ages, styles and genres competing for the "Next Great American Band" title and a recording contract. Like "Idol," there will be a series of auditions nationwide, and a panel of judges will narrow down the hopefuls to 10 semifinalists who will perform in front of a live studio audience. Each week, the bands will be challenged to take on different music themes and styles. Viewers will vote for their favorites via telephone and text messaging and determine who stays in the competition. There have been several band-themed reality series. They have focused primarily on building brand-new groups ("Popstars," "Making the Band") or adding a member to an existing band ("Rock Star," "Pussycat Dolls," "R U the Girl"). "American Band" will be produced by 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia North America, the firms behind "Idol." Raph's Girl note: Hmm....looks like I might have a new reality show to watch... __________________

05-10-2007, 10:16 PM	#2
Deathknight Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: One of the 972 rooms of the technodrome Posts: 1,995	Finally instead of just singing we actually have a band search. Though I'm sure there will be bias based on what type of music they play. __________________ Shredder: "Ninja hall of fame? Ha! Where's MY statue?!" -My Brother, the Bad Guy

05-11-2007, 02:27 AM	#3
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Kill me now please. __________________

05-11-2007, 02:34 AM	#5
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	Double? How about triple? I'm sick to death of "Idol", and now THIS comes along. Actually, let's just kill Simon Fuller. He's the guy thinking up of ideas like this... __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."