I don't know if Queen would ever do it.....but I'd love to see them there.

I really hope they don't do Van Halen. This was enough of a disappointment. I'd probably watch though whoever they have...as long as it's rock.

Although it would change the format of the show somewhat, I think a great choice would be to find a singer for the Houseband.

On a side note, it was reported (on Melodicrock.com) that The Houseband is going out a tour with Paul Stanley from Kiss in the near future.

Another good choice for the show would be No Doubt.

No Doubt would be a fun choice.

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and for the 'Geriatric Rockstar'....

The Doors

>and for the 'Geriatric Rockstar'....
>
>The Doors

I don't get this at all. The Doors would be awesome for any Rockstar.

I don't think Gwen Stefani has left No Doubt. She just did the solo album on the side.

I think this show works best when the original singer is dead - Otherwise, it's kinda awkard for the contestents, don't you think? Like you're rubbing it in the old singer's face or something. Van Halen might be okay, because it's been a while. But it's also well known that David Lee Roth wants back in the band.

But how many bands are there that need a new singer, and are well known enough that people would want to audition?

I can think of Blind Melon off the top of my head, but who would want to fight to join that band? And I think they already have a new singer anyway.

So, I don't know.

"I don't know if Queen would ever do it.....but I'd love to see them there."

I agree Savhanna!

Queen is one of the biggies that could actually sell out a tour in the big stadiums/arenas. Queen did a guest spot on American Idol so I'm sure they are looking for publicity.

At first I thought Supernova Rock Star was too contrived....too "put together", but after watching the first few episodes I was hooked! I missed the INXS season unfortunately, but there was never a waver in my Lukas win predictions for SuperNova. The drama with Dilana et al was fabulous! The Supernova Rock Star TV show was super addicting!

If a band like Blind Melon (yes I think we miss them!) or Van Halen (Eddie and the boys are still in the news), or the totally awesome house band were to do a "Rock Star", whatever, the ratings ultimately bring ticket sales.

Also, I really like the thoughts of Wacko Jacko (again) of many male singers auditioning for the part traditionally held by a female with No Doubt. I don't know how much of an attention grabber the remaining members of No Doubt would be though.

Wacko, I'd rather see a new front man for Blind melon than No Doubt. It's the whole "Bee song" thing that so many of us remember and miss.

To Cathy the Canadian, I like all of your thoughts on this thread, but this statement peaked my interest:

"I totally agree. I don't know what Van Halen's problem is. This would introduce them to a whole new generation, and create new interest in them."

One of the things SuperNova stated was they were looking for a fresh outlook! New blood!

Can David Lee Roth provide that "freshness"? Is it needed?

Can't Van Halen stand on their own without a "new" singer? I think they could truly make a great comeback if they all took the time to practice (and clean up). Something like Winnipeg's "The Guess Who" did. They sounded as good 2 years ago as they did 20 years ago! David Lee Roth needs to step up to the mat and find his voice. The problem with Van Halen looking for a new Front Man is that there is already an existing one (Roth) waiting for his comeback. Whether or not he's up to it is another matter. Maybe Eddie et al know better.

I guess I might have contraindicated myself there but the point is that if an original band can be salvaged, than it should try to salvage itself. The fans would rather see the original singer (if possible) in original form.

Like The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, The Guess Who, Bon Jovi, help me here.....

And a shout to trigirl: "was that the rockers weren't limited by a back catalogue."

Exactly! SuperNova was introduced as a new/existing band, with new/existing expectant fans and songs.

Whichever made up band or existing band that does the next "Rock Star" is guaranteed to sell tickets! Executive Producer Mark Burnett (EPMB) does a great job of drama, editing, sound, slick and gloss to make us addicted! And so we WILL buy tickets.

Wasn't Sublime thrown around last year? I would love that one!

I would probably watch any band. I enjoy the format and the quality of singers better than AI. I had no interest in this year's band but still just enjoy the show.

Great summer show.

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Queen already has Paul Rogers fronting them so I don't think that's a possibility.

Regardless of how the band seems to feel they're too good for this show, I think the band that would be the most fun and would most benefit would be Van Halen.

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See with No Doubt, you could have a bunch of men compete for a position in a band that they would stand no chance of winning. It would be reverse.

I mentioned the Houseband needs a singer, maybe Dave Navarro needs one.

Nobody would care about Blind Melon or Sublime. Not enough people know them......and if they won the venues they would play are too small. There are other bands that need lead singers.....like Big Country......but you would never garnish enough interest. I think the Doors would be interesting if they are looking for a singer.....You could have people in their sixties trying out.

>Regardless of how the band seems
>to feel they're too good
>for this show, I think
>the band that would be
>the most fun and would
>most benefit would be Van
>Halen.

I totally agree. I don't know what Van Halen's problem is. This would introduce them to a whole new generation, and create new interest in them. Didn't they see how great it worked out for INXS?

But I would feel a little bad for David Lee Roth, who hasn't made his dream to reunite with them any secret.

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>>Regardless of how the band seems
>>to feel they're too good
>>for this show, I think
>>the band that would be
>>the most fun and would
>>most benefit would be Van
>>Halen.
>
>I totally agree. I don't
>know what Van Halen's problem
>is. This would introduce
>them to a whole new
>generation, and create new interest
>in them. Didn't they
>see how great it worked
>out for INXS?
>
>But I would feel a little
>bad for David Lee Roth,
>who hasn't made his dream
>to reunite with them any
>secret.

It did not go so well for INXS afterall....they got dropped by their record label....in my opinion I think it was a little harsh....INXS had to sell more cds than ever dreamed of.....even if Michael Hutchense was still in INXS I doubt they would've sold as many cds as they did after being on Rockstar.

The thing that was nice about a 'supergroup' (ahem) was that the rockers weren't limited by a back catalogue. I hope next year that we get the same versatility.

The back catalog was nice. I wish that SuperNova did some Motley Crue, GNR or Metalica songs. Too many of the same songs done over and over.

My biggest complaint about this season was the song selection. They did so many of the same songs from last year and they often did them several times during the season. I hope we are not going to be hearing those same songs again next season. Enough with Nirvana.

And Dilana has become friends with the drummer from No Doubt. He was a big fan of the show and Dilana and him exchanged numbers. Dilana has said they may work together in the future.