The Next Great American Band (John judge)

**LuceGoo** · 10-04-2007, 12:56 PM

Meet the Simon, Randy, Paula and Ryan of The Next Great American Band.

Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik, percussionist Sheila E. and Australian TV personality Ian "Dicko" Dickson (yes, really) make up the judge's panel for the new reality venture, while New Zealand Idol host Dominic Bowden serves as the host, Fox announced Monday.

Rzeznik got his start in the music business two decades ago and led the Goo Goo Dolls to commercial success in the '90s, selling 10 million albums and notching more than a dozen top 10 hits.

Sheila E. is perhaps best known for being the progeny of Prince, who took the legendary drummer under his wing in the '80s. She has also performed with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, as well as Herbie Hancock, Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross, in addition to touring with her own band, C.O.E.D. (Chronicles of Every Diva).

Dickson began his career at Creation Records, where he worked with acts including Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine and Oasis. He later moved to Sony, where he represented LL Cool J and Midnight Oil.

Created by the producers of American Idol, American Band aims to incorporate many features of the hit talent show on the search to discover the next big act.

After the nationwide auditions, Rzeznik, Sheila E. and Dicko will be responsible for narrowing the hopefuls down to 10 semifinalist bands, who will perform each week before a live studio audience.

The judges will have the chance to offer their critiques after each performance, but, as with Idol, viewer voting will ultimately determine which acts stay and which act goes each week.

The bands will be forced to demonstrate a range of ability, as some weeks they will perform covers of songs by established artists and other weeks will be challenged to show off original tunes.

The battle of the bands will continue until only one act remains, with the winning group landing a record contract with 19 Recordings.

American Band premieres Oct. 19 on Fox and will air Fridays at 8 p.m.

The show is produced by 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia North America; Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe, Ken Warwick and Cecile Frot-Coutaz will executive produce.

I NEED to have this!!! RAINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!! *licks*

**Rain** · 10-04-2007, 03:35 PM

**LuceGoo** · 10-04-2007, 11:52 PM

Awwww.. Thank you so much!!! What a nice way of waking up!

**LuceGoo** · 10-18-2007, 12:13 AM

Aaaaaaand.. It's tomorrow.. Can't wait!!!

**Rain** · 11-01-2007, 08:47 PM

this saga just keeps getting better and sillier and fishier.

Sixwire was already signed once. they've admitted it on air. we've released their video from 2002.

Ashley Clark was playing fiddle in Carrie Underwood (an American Idol winner)'s tour band until he picked up two brothers and joined TNGAB competition.

LOL

**Aniviel** · 11-02-2007, 04:33 AM

that is the fugliest dress ever!

**LuceGoo** · 11-15-2007, 12:25 AM

Aww.. Rainie.. You've just killed me! Two of my fave bands!

*wuvs Sixwire and The Clark Brothers*

**justgooit** · 12-08-2007, 06:08 PM

we're getting closer to knowing the next great american band! who are you rooting for? i hope the clark brothers will win. i loved tres bien and i was sad they got voted off.

**Rain** · 12-08-2007, 08:57 PM

1) Clark Brothers
2) Sixwire
3) DMHO

and why in the heck is Light of Doom even still there??????

**Rain** · 12-09-2007, 04:59 PM

From 2002, The Clark Family Experience (alot more than just the 3 brothers) put out a full length album. Ashley (vox/fiddle/guitar on the show) wrote and sang the first track on that cd.
http://rapidshare.com/files/75492144..._Away.mp3.html

**Rain** · 12-14-2007, 10:53 PM

http://www.celebrityspider.com/news/...121407-15.html

The Goo Goo Dolls to Perform Next Week on "The Next Great American Band" 12/14/07

The Goo Goo Dolls to Perform on FOX TV's "Next Great American Band" Finale

BURBANK, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 12/14/07 -- One of America's best loved bands, The Goo Goo Dolls, will perform live on the season finale of "The Next Great American Band," scheduled to air Friday, December 21st at 8:00PM ET/PT on FOX. Check local listings for details.

The ultimate battle of the bands will end in a final showdown and the winner will be announced by the panel of judges, which includes singer-songwriter Johnny Rzeznik of The Goo Goo Dolls, percussionist Sheila E., and Aussie TV host Ian "Dicko" Dickson. The Next Great American Band will be named and will secure a contract with 19 Recordings a week from this Friday. Highlighting the season finale will be a live performance of "Broadway" by The Goo Goo Dolls. The track can be found on their recently released Warner Bros. Records album, "THE GOO GOO DOLLS GREATEST HITS VOLUME ONE - THE SINGLES," available now.

A second collection of rarities, B-sides, remixes, a complete live concert DVD and lots more will be assembled into a deluxe package and planned for release early in 2008. Details will be revealed shortly.

Lastly, The Goo Goo Dolls will play their final show of the year at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada on New Year's Eve. Contact the H.O.B. for info.