Rico Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Poor Eddie Rock group VAN HALEN will be the next big reality stars when they look for their new lead singer on reality talent show ROCK STAR: THE SERIES. The rockers will be following in the footsteps of INXS, who used the reality TV contest to find their new frontman, JD FORTUNE. INXS is now making a comeback with a new hit album and a sold-out tour. Last October (05) Van Halen denied it would use the competition to find a new lead singer to replace former frontman SAMMY HAGAR, but have changed their tune after seeing the success of the new look INXS. Van Halen publicist LARRY SOLTERS says, "I'm not denying it." 13/02/2006 21:22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 wow, that seems like a desperate attempt to get themselves back in the spotlight. INXS had a legit need, and that show had some rockin' performances. I only caught the second half of the season, but I really enjoyed a good bit of it. Marty and JD could bring it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownBillsFan Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I watched a bit of RockStar and I couldnt stand JD. He does fit the rockstar image though. I would like to see Van Halen do it, but maybe on Cinemax uncensored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjeff215 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I watched a bit of RockStar and I couldnt stand JD. He does fit the rockstar image though. I would like to see Van Halen do it, but maybe on Cinemax uncensored. 602613[/snapback] I doubt there's that much "uncensored" left in those guys. I like VH a lot, but I doubt their still "rippin' it up" after shows and whatnot, especially now that most of their groupies also qualify as soccer moms. -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I will say that I thought Rock Star was pretty good (although I hated JD). Unlike American Idol, the show focused on the TALENTED people, not the crappy William Hung types. Also, everyone on the show (as far as I remember) has really been singing professionally. For example, the girl who made it towards the end (Jordis) has been performing in a band around the Twin Cities for quite awhile. http://www.cbs.com/primetime/rock_star/performers/jordis/ At least these people have talent CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBillsFan Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I doubt there's that much "uncensored" left in those guys. I like VH a lot, but I doubt their still "rippin' it up" after shows and whatnot, especially now that most of their groupies also qualify as soccer moms. -Jeff 602623[/snapback] Are you kidding me? Look at how good Kiss still is live... I saw their last three tours and they are still kicking ass. I think VH can still be damn good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puhonix Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Love it or hate it, Pretty Vegas is a pretty rockin' song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Poor Eddie 602577[/snapback] Are they going to let David Lee Roth compete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Man Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Another article on this... At Least The Poll Is Right I think the poll on this one says it all. Why even bother with a tv show? Bring back Diamond Dave, they missed the boat back in '96 with the MTV Awards fiasco. Me Wise Magic was actually a pretty good song on their first Greatest Hits album, too bad they brought in Gary Cherone. I guess they'll never learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichFan Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I thought the Rock Star INXS show was very well done. They had more talent in their performers than on American Idol. JD was the right pick, and Pretty Vegas is the only good song on the new album. They should have waited longer to get more of his songs on it, because the stuff INXS came up with blows. The whole idea of Van Halen being the next band is ridiculous. They've had three singers, and now they are going for a fourth? I understand there is no going back to DLR after the crap he has pulled and the gayness he's conveyed. Gary Sharone is a cool guy who was wrong for VH. But Sammy Hagar and Van Halen are the perfect match. I thought they were back together again after their misunderstanding? They are going to ruin what's left of their reputation doing something like Rock Star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastabillz Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 How about Clay Aiken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownBillsFan Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Did you hear about him on Stearn? How about Clay Aiken? 602722[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Not to take this far off topic, but whatever happened to Valerie Bertinelli? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 So they are looking for a loud mouth arrogant moron who thinks he looks good in spandex. So Ed, what are you doing for the next month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 So they are looking for a loud mouth arrogant moron who thinks he looks good in spandex. So Ed, what are you doing for the next month? 602741[/snapback] That spandex thingy ruled you out huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Love it or hate it, Pretty Vegas is a pretty rockin' song. 602643[/snapback] Heck yeah...I actually thought JD was an asss at first, but a lot of the interviews and such swayed me. I felt he got his act together and began to show some maturity. But I agree, I can't get that song out of my head when I hear it. At first I really liked "Trees", even better than 'Pretty Vegas', but that's since changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbh10128 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Poor Eddie 602577[/snapback] they should really go for a female lead singer this time. they really need something to freshen their image. another dude is just more of the same which after 25 years is well worn out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Heck yeah...I actually thought JD was an asss at first, but a lot of the interviews and such swayed me. I felt he got his act together and began to show some maturity. But I agree, I can't get that song out of my head when I hear it. At first I really liked "Trees", even better than 'Pretty Vegas', but that's since changed. 602808[/snapback] I want to poke a sharp object in my eye every time I hear that stupid Trees song. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 How about Clay Aiken? 602722[/snapback] Might look a little something like THIS Not my work, but damn funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I want to poke a sharp object in my eye every time I hear that stupid Trees song. CW 602814[/snapback] You don't find it kinda catchy? You know what song that guy covered that was kick ass? I was FLOORED by his rendition of "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd.....he friggin KILLED that song. I really enjoyed when Jordis sang "Imagine", too. I just hope if they do this all over again that they find some good talent just like the last show. There were some rockin' performances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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