Rock Star: Supernova finds itself in the final week of the Mark Burnett Productions' search for a lead singer to front the Tommy Lee project. The reality show has four out of the fifteen contestants vying for the top spot. House Band, a supernova caliber talent themselves, is scheduled to open for them, with the possibly of multiple performers from the show in featured sets.
This has not been confirmed, but could be an excellent idea. It would multiply the number of fans interested in purchasing tickets and provide a way for viewers to see their favorites perform even if they are not 'the chosen one'. MBP is more than likely considering this move; look at the success this format has had for the American Idol franchise. Dave Navarro's band, Panic Channel, will be included on this tour, providing a full rock music revue.
The remaining contestants are four different artists with diverse stylings. The band members of Supernova will select the singer they consider the best fit to represent the type of sound they are creating. Naturally, marketability of the winner will be a big factor. The choice of singer in this show will come down to which direction this motley bunch — put together by Motley Crue's Tommy Lee -- has chosen to ride into.
It's necessary and part of the plot of this rock tale to revisit some of the members of Supernova's past credentials. Tommy Lee and Nikki Sixx developed Motley Crue with Mick Mars and Vince Neil and they created history with their development of a new genre of rock, dubbed 'hair metal' with an emphasis on arena anthems, theater, glamor, and notoriety. This band has sold 40 million records, and to their credit, all are still alive and performing. Motley Crue experienced the effect the lead singer has on a band, and this gives Tommy Lee real-world experience to add to his decisions in determining the right sound for Supernova.
Jason Newsted of Metallica joined the band after the passing of bassist Cliff Burton, and proved himself a talented bassist. Gilby Clark served as a replacement guitarist with Guns N' Roses following Axl Rose's parting with the original band members after a feud.
Here's a basic rundown and insight on the remaining contenders for the Supernova top spot, beginning with Lukas Rossi. Canadian Rossi has shown himself to be a savvy performance artist, borderline avant garde. He can be captivating and engaging with a style melding a combination of pop/emo/heavy rocker. He's an ingenue with an instinctive ability to use color and spatial dimensions theatrically, both in his physical presentation and his ability to work the stage. Bonus, he's a photographer's dream subject.
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Article comments
1 - Tom Johnson
Just some nitpicking: I'm pretty sure Supernova, the band, was put together by Butch Walker (the music producer) and Mark Burnett, not Tommy Lee.
As for Jason Newsted, he proved himself a talented bassist long before Metallica had heard of him when he was playing in Flotsam & Jetsam, and he's a lot better off now in Voivod. Both he and Gilby are the real musicians in the band - Tommy Lee is mostly there to draw attention, more than anything, because his name is so big. He's not a particularly talented drummer by any means. The House Band drummer, however, is FAR superior to Tommy.
2 - Jewels
Hi Tom, Butch and Burnett created the concept, they approached Tommy Lee about it, but he picked out his choices for bandmates. House Band's Nate is incredibly talented as all the HB musicians. No, T.Lee is not the best drummer, but he has the most experience in the media (in several venues...reality show, uhm, let's not forget his "home movies") so my point is that over Gilby and Jason he's been more exposed to this type of situation.
I'm not familiar with Flotsam and Jetsam, so I'll go look them up. I like Newsted the most of the group to be honest, he seems the most sensible and intellectually inclined, but he was not as long term with any band, nor Gilby, like T. Lee has been.
Thanks for your bringing up Flotsam and Jetsam and your other good points. I think I'll go google now...
3 - Jewels
Flotsam and Jetsam website and information. Thanks again Tom, this for anyone else who hasn't followed thrash metal bands in depth. Apparently Newsted was quite the man in this band.
4 - Sandra
I like Magni just fine. However, comparing him to Robert Plant is laughable at best.
5 - Joan Hunt
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6 - El Bicho
Supernova now finds itself searching for a new name as they lost in a lawsuit brought by the OC punk band of the same name. After the show's over, they can't use the name any more. Not sure if there will be any appeals.
7 - Savvy
The Real Supernova
San Diego Judge Forces Supernova To Change Name 09-13-06 at 9:20AM
They are looking for a new lead singer, and now, rock star Supernova is looking for a new name, too, thanks to a ruling issued in San Diego. Judge John Houston said the super-group will have to call itself something else. The decision comes after another band called Supernova filed a lawsuit. The ruling will take effect immediately after the finale of Rock Star Supernova Wednesday night.
8 - Savvy
The Real Supernova
San Diego Judge Forces Supernova To Change Name 09-13-06 at 9:20AM
They are looking for a new lead singer, and now, rock star Supernova is looking for a new name, too, thanks to a ruling issued in San Diego. Judge John Houston said the super-group will have to call itself something else. The decision comes after another band called Supernova filed a lawsuit. The ruling will take effect immediately after the finale of Rock Star Supernova Wednesday night.
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ORIGINAL SUPERNOVA ROCK BAND GRANTED INJUNCTION IN BATTLE WITH SUPERNOVA SHOW
A Californian rock band yesterday (12SEP06) won a preliminary injunction against producer MARK BURNETT and US TV network CBS, who have been told they must stop using the group's name SUPERNOVA for a band being formed on reality television show ROCK STAR: SUPERNOVA.
Supernova are best known for contributing the song CHEWBACCA to the cult 1994 KEVIN SMITH movie CLERKS. They filed for an injunction in August (06) in the US District Court in San Diego, California after the collapse of settlement talks, which followed the June (06) filing of a lawsuit on the matter.
Judge JOHN HOUSTON barred the TV band - comprising MOTLEY CRUE drummer TOMMY LEE, VOIVOD bassist JASON NEWSTED, ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist GILBY CLARKE and an as-yet-unknown vocalist - from "performing rock and roll music, or recording, or selling rock and roll music recordings under the same (name), pending a trial of this action on its merits, or until otherwise ordered by the court".
Rock Star: Supernova follows the success of ROCK STAR: INXS, which saw the Australian band pluck JD FORTUNE from obscurity to replace late frontman MICHAEL HUTCHENCE.
The band formed on Rock Star: Supernova is set to tour the US from to December 2006 to February 2007.
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Background info on Supernova "band name" lawsuit...
Supernova are still together and currently performing...
supernovaarmy.com/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernova_%28band%29
1 really good Wikipedia (link)...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernova_(Rock_Star_band)
states how Supernova I found out that Butch Walker informed Supernova II about the Superova band name already being used, via a Butch Walker MySpace blog post...
2 really good MTV article
2 really good Chart Attack article (links)...
July 2006
August 2006
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GOOGLE...
9 - Jewels
Lukas the Winner. Check out my first review. Some on target a few off:
Rock Star Supernova Sees First Light.
My only issue giving Zayra too much of a break 'cuz I've seen her In Deep Ellum (Dallas) and Magni; his worst performance of the competition.
Man, T.Lee had it in for him. Too much talent for the T. Lee to handle, plus it was obvious they were looking for a Lukas.