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Rock Star - INXS
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:29 pm
by Menolly
Has anyone watched this? Will they truly find a replacement for Michael Hutchence out of the line-up on this show?
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:57 pm
by Cheval
This was disscussed on the radio this morning with one of the group members. (98 ROCK in the Tampa area)
There were 50 "contestants" that were picked by INXS to try out for the spot.
It was said that the show is an audition and, though they are some favourites, it will be a "best man wins" contest.
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:39 am
by danlo
I saw about 2 minutes of it last night-this one girl was very hot and some dweeb tryed to be Mick Jagger--they both it up stunk to high heaven--like American Idol I simply can't stand these types of shows.
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:35 am
by Menolly
Rock Star - INXS
It's not a show for me either. But, these types of shows are poplualr with someone.
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:15 am
by onewyteduck
I haven't watched any of this but from what I have heard, Michael Hutchence must be spinning in his grave.
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 11:57 am
by [Syl]
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:29 pm
by Menolly
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 3:43 pm
by matrixman
I never heard of this show...but then I don't follow this whatever-Idol type crap. It's sad that INXS would sink this low. Not that INXS was ever a favorite band of mine, but you'd think they would have more self-respect than this.
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 3:47 pm
by duchess of malfi
Ah, Syl. You make me laugh so hard sometimes.
I needed that. Thanks!!
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 4:31 pm
by dANdeLION
I saw a commercial for it, and was wondering how they could use 'INXS' in their title. Now I know. But, like when I met my mother-in-law, this new knowledge has done anything but help me.
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 4:40 pm
by [Syl]
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 4:45 pm
by aTOMiC
I was discussing this show with my wife the other day. (haven't watched it by the way). I pointed out there there have been a few bands that have lost the lead singer and found renewed success. AC/DC, VAN HALEN, GENESIS to name but a few. But success these days seems to hinge upon the young connecting with the young, well for themost part (U2's youthful audience doesn't seem to be bothered by the band becoming middle aged) INXS might manage something on the senior tour but charting is unlikely even if they manage to find a suitable replacement. IMHO.
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 6:28 pm
by matrixman
aTOMiC wrote:I was discussing this show with my wife the other day. (haven't watched it by the way). I pointed out there there have been a few bands that have lost the lead singer and found renewed success. AC/DC, VAN HALEN, GENESIS to name but a few.
Yes, but they found their replacements behind the scenes, which I guess just seems more appropriate to me than auditioning for replacements on national TV! But I guess that's the "Idol" mentality that's out there now. And maybe I've got the wrong attitude about all of this: the lead singer of any band naturally hogs the limelight anyway, so maybe it's just as well to have a contest for a singer who wants all the attention.
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:26 pm
by dANdeLION
"Idol mentality"? Puh-leeze. I think you're grossly exaggerating things, Matrix. I think INXS should hire either Bo Bice or Constantine Maroulis, and tour with the winner of "Hit Me Baby 1 More Time".
No matter what, they'll still be better than the sum total of rap, industrial, country, pop, and emo
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:08 pm
by matrixman
Guess it wouldn't the first time I've "exaggerated" things and been played for the fool.
Wait...look, dAN, up there in the sky! It's Martian ships! They're broadcasting some announcement over the air...and it sounds suspiciously like Orson Welles's voice!
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:18 pm
by aTOMiC
dANdeLION wrote:I think INXS should hire either Bo Bice or Constantine Maroulis, and tour with the winner of "Hit Me Baby 1 More Time".
You know I think that might work. Constantine for example would probably fit the INXS style pretty well and since he created quite a following during AI he would certainly help INXS sell a ton of cds. These singing contest reality shows have certainly turned the likes of Kelly Clarkson into a recognizable name on the pop charts so who knows. Its glitzy shtick but in some cases its given genuine undiscovered talent a chance to find success.
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:34 am
by dANdeLION
Matrixman wrote:Guess it wouldn't the first time I've "exaggerated" things and been played for the fool.
Wait...look, dAN, up there in the sky! It's Martian ships! They're broadcasting some announcement over the air...and it sounds suspiciously like Orson Welles's voice!
I hear it! It's saying "ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US"! Oh, no! Someone set up us the bomb! We have no chance to survive make our time!!
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:47 pm
by onewyteduck
aTOMIC wrote:
Its glitzy shtick but in some cases its given genuine undiscovered talent a chance to find success.
That's true, but, don't you think that the odds they will be taken seriously are rather slim?
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:56 pm
by danlo
An old band with a young singer? Wasn't there some film like that with Mark Walhberg?
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2005 2:57 am
by matrixman
Rock Star?
