August 23, 2006
BuddyTV was recently granted the privilege of sitting down with rocker Suzie McNeil. The former constestant on Rock Star: INXS was both delightful and forthcoming. Here is what transpired:
So what were you doing before INXS?
I was living in Toronto and always wanted to do music. I went to college for a while and didn't really enjoy it, so took off for the west coast in Canada and started a few bands there. I did like Blues there, like a Blues band, then I came back to Toronto and basically to cut a long story short - I just wanted to make a living singing. Like I always wanted to be famous and stuff but from a practical standpoint, I decided that if I can make a living singing I'd be happy. So then in Toronto I had a community happening. I was like on a Abba cover band for a long time and got to play in front of over 50,000 people in that show, so it kinda' trained me for the road and I was making a good living doing it and I also did some other shows up here in Canada.
So how'd you get involved with INXS?
August 2, 2006
Rock Star: Supernova, born of Mark Burnett's magical womb, is an entertaining little gem. It's American Idol for people who actually like good music. Undeniably, the best aspect of the program (and what makes it more than just a mere talent show) is that the winner is immediately inserted into a high-profile rock band. Last year it was 80's heavy INXS who needed a lead singer, and found one in J.D. Fortune. He has been a success. This year, the contestants are competing to front "super-group" Supernova, a band comprised of Tommy Lee (Motley Crue drummer), Jason Newsted (Metallica's bassist), and Gilby Clarke (Guns n' Roses rhythm guitarist). This unique "prize" for Rock Star: Supernova is what makes it significant. It gives the entire program extra weight and substance.
Or, at least it should.
July 18, 2006
By Deanna Johnston of Rock Star: INXS
Hey y'all!!!
Saw my 2nd episode of Rock Star tonight. It's so different from last year, different kind of singers, since obviously SuperNova and INXS have nothing in common musically. Jessica probably would have loved being on this season!!!! I may have gone further in this season too, more rock!! But honestly though, I have no idea why some of the 'rockers' are even on the show. I have a friend who auditioned, he should be on that stage, but oh well!!!
I LOVE Dilana. She sounds like a cross between Stevie Nicks and Kim Carnes. Very cool tone in her voice, and definitely has her own unique vibe. I really like Josh's voice as well, but probably not suitable for SuperNova. Something about Phil is cool, love his overall vibe. Storm is HOT! But ya know what people, I miss the Steve Perry's, the Paul Rodger's, the Lou Graham's. These are the REAL singers, where are the new ones?????
Later, D
July 5, 2006
On the surface, the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova may look like another American Idol knockoff, a hopeless retread banished by CBS into the wasteland of Summer programming. But, if you watched last season's Rock Star: INXS in which the band INXS successfully found a capable lead singer to replace former front man Michael Hutchence, you know that Rock Star is far more important that your typical reality TV talent show.