Rockstar Inxs

[beautiful_mess38]

[SheilaMae]

I'm with ya on Mig, Messy...just don't see INXS behind a female lead - though Suzy is incredible! And I've wanted Ty gone for sooooooooo long - almost since the start. I could really see Marty there though too......
What a great show this has turned out to be! Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than IDOL!
-Sheila

[Newcomer]

I have always thought that Marty has what it takes from the first episodes and am sticking with it. If Mig Wins I would also be happy but Marty is my first choice.

[rimalicious]

Can't stand JD cuz he's such a jerk, but he is hot. I like Ty and Suzie and really all the rest left right now but Mig is my fav. in both personality and talent.

[Mibrew]

They all did really good last night, and I agree with Sheila, I dont think they'll put in a female lead,

But for doing Queen and Pink Floyd, those are some really tuff songs to sing http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

[TOT]

i found the show interesting, saw it twice. can't remember who any of the people are. i'd watch it (maybe) if it was on earlier...

[Newcomer]

Yeah I agree, I never did see a female lead as going to be selected by INXS I just think they had to open it up to all for PC reasons and Ratings (not cutting out any portion of the viewing audience) Great Idea for a show and the Band INXS though to have a contest to find a new lead singer. It has made me take out my INXS CD which I had not listened to in a long time and start listening again.

JD fortune (what a ******* name) has a real attitude problem. When others perform, most of the time he looks like he is pouting and he thinks he is better than the rest of them by going off on his own and that is something that INXS is not looking for. At this point he had been brought along just to keep things edgy for the ratings. Mig has a great personality and stage presence and a great voice. I just have a feeling about Marty and the way the band has reacted to him all along from the beginning. I think they already know. The girls have great voices to and will find their spot in the rock world just not with INXS I don't think.

[Sierra Lady]

Last night was a great show and it will be interesting to see who goes home tonight. At the end it showed JD, Marty and Ty but then you just never know. Would like to see JD and Ty go home. Susie's pretty good also but like others said don't see them picking a female. I think Marty would like to be in a heavy rock band and Mig well my vote is on him. Stay tuned.....

[Newcomer]

Marty Bio

Marty is the youngest of six children. He attended the University of Illinois, Champaign, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Upon completion of his studies, he interned for the Illinois Board of Trade for six months and then with a record label.

In 1998, Marty began working as a commercial real estate appraiser. Also, his original song "Rain on the Brain" was a finalist in the Pop Category of the John Lennon songwriting contest.

Marty started his band, Lovehammers, when he was 14 years old, and they've been together ever since. The band has sold over 12,000 records and is a Chicago area favorite. Marty's style has been described by critics as a cross between Mick Jagger and Iggy Pop. The Lovehammers recently completed a 21 city national tour, where they opened for Cake and Gomez.

Lovehammers have also opened for Nickelback, Jerry Cantrell, Puddle of Mudd, Interpol, Lifehouse and New Found Glory. The band's single "The Tunnel" will be featured in the motion picture "Communication Breakdown." Their single "Say You're Sorry" will be featured in the motion picture "Greener." And, another single, "This Town," has been chosen to be the theme song for the World Shidokan Championships on ESPN. The band was recently seen in a Commonwealth Edison regional television commercial.

In March 2003, the Lovehammers DVD Live/Raw debuted at #1 on the Billboard Musical DVD Chart.

Marty's birth date is September 26, 1973.

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Mig Bio

Born in Manila, Philippines (where his parents are from), Mig's family moved to Sydney, Australia, when he was 2 years old. Mig was studying communications at Macquarie University in Sydney when he was offered the role of Ritchie Valens in the theater production of "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story." He decided to put his studies on hold and went on tour with the production all across Australia.

Mig has since performed in theater, commercials, television series and films. He has also been part of the bands Randy Badass & The Slickmaster Five, Lovetown, The Honkies and The Riva Band.

Mig moved from Sydney to London in 2002 so that he could look for a publishing company for his material. Brian May from the band Queen took an interest in his work and they are working on a collaboration with his band Mignition. Mig most recently starred as Galileo in London's West End production of "We Will Rock You."

Mig currently lives in London, and his birth date is January 12, 1970.

[Newcomer]

JD Fortune Bio -

J.D. was raised between Nova Scotia and Toronto in the country listening to his grandfather sing. Jason began his training in becoming an A$$hole at a very young age. He left high school when he was offered a job on a television show ad ever since he has thought he was born to be god's gift to the world.

J.D. was involved with a rock band for six years before they threw hiss A$$ out the door because of his arrogant nature. Then he enrolled in the Canadian Army to take out his built up frustration and practice his acts of deception on his enimies. Four months later, he instigated his departure via discharge. He then worked as an Elvis impersonator for the next few years but failed at that miserably.

J.D. has performed in the Angry performer Festival and at the Skydome in Toronto in front of 50,000 people. He was seriously injured by a piece of fruit that hit him in the head during a barrage of food. He says he is a die-hard INXS fan and during the middle of the compitition even started wearing synglasses just like the band while performing to attemt to look like them. This was a major kiss a$$ attemt at trying to swoon us stated one of the INXS band members. He loves being on stage and trying to get hooked up with chicks in the audience.

He most recently worked as an entertainer and writer (pop songs) for a television show (Spongebob Squarepants).

One of his most well know hits was from a past TV series. The song was the Barney theme. (I love you you love me).

A strict vegetarian, J.D. is also a childrens martial arts instructor where he loves to beat on the little kids in the class. He states that it builds his self esteem.

His birth date is September 1, 1973.

(Note: some of this text has been changed for entertainment purposes)

[beautiful_mess38]

I think JD will go home tonight.

[rimalicious]

Originally posted by beautiful_mess38:
I think JD will go home tonight.

I don't know, he was good last night I thought. I'll say Ty will leave tonight even though I like him. I think out of all, his was the weakest performance this week.

[rimalicious]

Originally posted by rimalicious:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by beautiful_mess38:
I think JD will go home tonight.

I don't know, he was good last night I thought. I'll say Ty will leave tonight even though I like him. I think out of all, his was the weakest performance this week. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

OH! I totally called it! I can't believe he thinks it's cuz he's black though, geez.

[honeybee]

They are all super talented and I'm sure they will all get a recording contract as a result of the show. Jordis's perfomance of "Imagine" by John Lennon last night was so awesome! I just love her voice. She is certain to move on to bigger and better things. I agree with Rima, Ty is a super talent, but he doesn't really have the right sound. I really didn't respect his little speech after losing tonight. I think Marty has the right sound and style for Inxs. As far as I'm concerned though, Michael Hutchence can never be replaced.

[SheilaMae]

Well, I'm glad to see Ty gone now. His speech was what I expected from him, basically. Everyone has spoke of JD's arrogance but Ty has been at least equally arrogant in my opinion. (first time I heard him respond to INXS's constructive criticism he was bound to "show 'em" they needed him and his sound - not seemingly willing at all to realize he's there to fit into an existing, successful group. Ticked me off and I've wanted his butt gone ever since) Now to see JD leave next week...

Newcomer - thanks for the bio info. I'm gonna hafta talk to my son and daughter and a couple friends back home in Chicago and see if anyone I know has seen Marty's group live. Sounds as if he's well on his way even without hookin' up with INXS, huh????
-Sheila

[Mibrew]

I wanted to see JD leave, and I think they all sucked singing the INXS songs last night, and I thought JD was the worse out of all of them...

a few of us thought that only Marty and Mig have a chance to be the front man for this group...and I agree I think those 2 are the best candidates http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

Loved Imagine too by Jordis, but still dont think INXS will choose a woman.

[Newcomer]

Ditto Brew.


Jordis did Imagine Great also.

[beautiful_mess38]

I hate it when colored people cry race when they don't get what they want. Ty is very talented. However he's been in the bottem 3, 3 times and JD once. It's only fair they let him go.

It will come down to Mig & Marty.
I'm still with Mig. I feel he works the stage better then Marty. I like his style better. although they will both have careers after this.

[Kahlua Kid]

I loved Ty from the very first time I saw him perform, but knew he didn't fit INXS.

I've always thought Mig... Newcomer has always thought Marty.

Tough choice for them.

Suzie is really coming on strong.

I think 5 of the top 6 will be picked up for career (including Ty).

Too bad he felt he needed to make that comment. If he'd just kept positive and said, "I know I don't fit INXS with my soul rock style, but I know I'll have a succesful career going forward"... I think he regretted saying what he said the minute it came out of his mouth, he knew how it sounded and I think he wanted to take it back... oh well.

[Kahlua Kid]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Newcomer:
JD Fortune Bio -

J.D. was involved with a rock band for six years before they threw hiss A$$ out the door because of his arrogant nature. Then he enrolled in the Canadian Army to take out his built up frustration and practice his acts of deception on his enimies. Four months later, he instigated his departure via discharge. He then worked as an Elvis impersonator for the next few years but failed at that miserably.

J.D. has performed in the Angry performer Festival and at the Skydome in Toronto in front of 50,000 people. He was seriously injured by a piece of fruit that hit him in the head during a barrage of food. He says he is a die-hard INXS fan and during the middle of the compitition even started wearing synglasses just like the band while performing to attemt to look like them. This was a major kiss a$$ attemt at trying to swoon us stated one of the INXS band members. He loves being on stage and trying to get hooked up with chicks in the audience.

He most recently worked as an entertainer and writer (pop songs) for a television show (Spongebob Squarepants).

One of his most well know hits was from a past TV series. The song was the Barney theme. (I love you you love me).[QUOTE]

OK, this is too funny and not real!!!

I love you, you love me... ha ha!!!

[Newcomer]

Hey, I was just having some fun with JD's bio. No harm done.

TY went last night because he got the words wrong in a couple of lines in INXS's song oterwise I think it might have been JD. I really resented TY's comment about race. I bet if Johnny Cochran was still alive he would be contacting him LOL. TY is a soul man not really a rock man and INXS made the right decision. TY reminded me of the singer in the band Living Colour with the hit "Cult of peronality".

I hate to get up on my soapbox about marty but I like the way he handles himself both with the band and the other members, Mig does the same. I would love for INXS to have both Marty & Mig as members of the band sharing the stage. Now that woould rock! But it would probably lead to difficulties down the road.

P.S They talked about a CD being released on Sept 20th with some of the best performances. ANyone have anymore info on this?

[Californee Girl]

There was Pink Floyd and I missed it??? UGH! I thought they were only doing INXS songs, so I opted to get hooked on So You Think You Can Dance instead!! *sulks*

[Newcomer]

Chalk another night up for Marty!

[SheilaMae]

Man, Newcomer...I think you called it tonite!!!!! Rachel and I were watching and JD was prolly the best he's been yet tonite and I felt letdown by Mig (though I still love 'im) but Marty tore it UP!!!!!!! Rachel and I are both walkin' round the house singin' "TREES"...
-Sheila

[Kahlua Kid]

NO MARTY!!! He sounds like the Crash Test Dummies!!! NO NO NO!!!

Newcomer and KK - house divided!

Love Mig!!! Love Susie (but know she won't be it in the end). Think Jordis will have her own career after this show.

I agree though JD did a great job (first time you'll hear me say that) and I thought his original song came closest to INXS sound...

Marty - cross between The Cure and Crash Test Dummies!!!

[rimalicious]

WOW to JD Suzie and Marty. Jordis is out this week I'm sure. Love Mig but his original was too 80's for me.

[beautiful_mess38]

You all know I love Mig and I hope he wins this competition. Last night was the best I've seen JD and Suzy really played up her vocals. Marty did exactly what INXS wants. I loved his song Trees. I think Jordis will be leaving tonight. But she'll be leaving with a career. I'm beginining to hate Wed. when someone has to go.

[rimalicious]

I called it with Jordis, love her but she was way off tonight too. I didnt like the new song "US", too poppy I thought.

[SheilaMae]

Yeah...kinda knew it would be Jordis going home this week but hey, she WILL be heard from in the not too distant future, I'm sure. I kinda got a sadistic charge watching JD's face full of fear as he had to do the bottom three thing. (Thought Mig musta been thinkin' he was hallucinating when it wasn't him there) I don't think JD has a chance - I wasn't at ALL impressed with his performance of 'Mystify' and I can't imagine INXS was. Actually...of the remaining oddly enuf Suzy prolly has the best chance if they'd actually pick a female since they've seen her so frequently in the bottom three thus having had to perform actual INXS songs (and I think she gets better with each one). And no matter where Mig or Marty end up if they perform anywhere I can get to I'll go!
-Sheila, who just went OVER 300 posts!!!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!

[Newcomer]

COngrats on the over 300 posts SheilaMae. We recorded it but have not watched it yet.

[Sierra Lady]

Are you ready for another night of INXS? Who is everyone voting on this week. Would love to see JD go home and Susie make it through one more week. I'm still voting for Mig to make the band but it's going to be a close call between Mig and Marty..

[rimalicious]

Has anyone been watching the Rockstar INXS on VH1? They show footage of stuff in the house and INXS talking and other stuff that they dont have time for on the network show. After the cake fight that was shown on network, they all took a group shower, (clothed) and that one was exclusive to VH1. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

[rimalicious]

Originally posted by rimalicious:
Has anyone been watching the Rockstar INXS on VH1? They show footage of stuff in the house and INXS talking and other stuff that they dont have time for on the network show. After the cake fight that was shown on network, they all took a group shower, (clothed) and that one was exclusive to VH1. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

Oh and you get to see the song pics too ... we will see "Trees" and "Pretty Vegas" tonight ...

[Newcomer]

Don't forget Marty will be doing Radioheads "Creep" I can't wait http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Mibrew]

I'm for Marty http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif should be some good music tonight...

Also watching Big Brother, I liked Howie, he's gone, just 4 woman now..

[Newcomer]

JD did very well tonight and I don't really like him. And what was that with him kissing Dave Navvaro? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rolleyes2.gif . I know that Mig has a lot of fans out here but I don't think he has what it will take for INXS vocally. It may come down to JD and Marty. But what do I know? I am just a strange Avatar.

[beautiful_mess38]

You need to look at it this way. Mig has never been in the bottem 3. He does have a huge fan base. I'm included. It's the fans that are going to buy INXS records.

I think it will come down to Mig & Marty.

[Newcomer]

Originally posted by beautiful_mess38:
You need to look at it this way. Mig has never been in the bottem 3. He does have a huge fan base. I'm included. It's the fans that are going to buy INXS records.

I think it will come down to Mig & Marty.

Oh BM, Just kiss Mig and get it over with LOL...

[Harmony]

I agree that JD did great tonight. He is probably my favorite, but I like Marty too. His song trees was good, but I like the version he did last week better that then acustical version he did tonight.

[Yosemite_Wolf]

man.. i wish i could remember when the show is on.. so i could watch it!

[Mibrew]

I think Mig did a great job last night, I was really impressed, I thought it would come down to him and Marty, I'm not sure what INXS thought about his speach the other day about being Passive controlling, but we knew Sally would not last, not because she's a bad singer, but she really doesnt fit in with this band.

Mig must have a lots of people/friends voting for him, TC reminded me that every performance he has to take off his shirt or show his chest, but I guess "what ever works"....

[SheilaMae]

I don't know how the finale is going to work, but what scares me is that JD will win cuz INXS wants the song "Pretty Vegas". Was talkin' to my daughters last night and they said that might just happen and JD wouldn't last and they would have an excuse to do this all over again...another show....hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Smart kids I got, or what???
-Sheila

[beautiful_mess38]

Originally posted by Newcomer:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by beautiful_mess38:
You need to look at it this way. Mig has never been in the bottem 3. He does have a huge fan base. I'm included. It's the fans that are going to buy INXS records.

I think it will come down to Mig &

Marty.

I wish I could. That guy makes me tingle. he has great stage presense and a awesome voice.
I thought he was great last night.

Oh BM, Just kiss Mig and get it over with LOL... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[SheilaMae]

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO disappointed! It was only the horribly cynical side of me that actually thought JD might be going to win - I had NO wish for him to even be in the finale. The sad thing is - I just know with JD I would never, ever go to an INXS concert even for pure curiosity but either Marty or Mig would have had me buying tickets. What a shame....
-Sheila

[Californee Girl]

Sorry I missed the party! I wasnt a big fan of the show. I think I caught half an episode in the beginning. I did catch the last minute of the show last night though, and if that guys the best they could find...well I dont think I missed much http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

Is anyone watching Survivor? Stay tuned for American Idol...

[beautiful_mess38]

I was shocked. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/shocked.gif I would love to know why they chose JD. There has got to be a good reason. I know both Marty being he is going to be opening for INXS and Mig will have careers. Maybe I would much rather hear them with thier own bands and thier own style.

[SheilaMae]

Originally posted by Californee Girl:
I did catch the last minute of the show last night though, and if that guys the best they could find...well I dont think I missed much http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

Oh, but you're wrong, Cali - the show was GRRRRRRRRREAT - except for the end result being a disappointment. Music throughout was KICK BUTT with few exceptions.

Is anyone watching Survivor? Stay tuned for American Idol...

As for either of those...I was also MAJORLY bummed with the final two for Big Brother and I am now TOTALLY swearing off ALL REALITY shows!!
-Sheila

[Mibrew]

Sorry I missed the party too http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif

I watch Survivor, and Big Brother

And I agree Sheila, between the 3 girls it should have been Janelle, but I really wanted Howie to win , that guy cracks me up, and think we will be seeing him pop up somewhere again.

[beautiful_mess38]

Maggie was the silent one. Surprised she won. I like how Janelle and Howie played the game. Evette gave me a headache. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/freak.gif

[SheilaMae]

Originally posted by Mibrew:
but I really wanted Howie to win , that guy cracks me up, and think we will be seeing him pop up somewhere again.

Brew - I know we've only met once (and had a kinda antagonistic repartee on that occassion) but I can't help but surmise you liked Howie so much maybe cuz he's alot like you (or you'd like to be able to get away with, perhaps?)
-Sheila

[Newcomer]

Let's just say I am dissapointed but I saw this coming but did not want to face it. Mark Burnett has a way of showing you the shots and making you think one way from what you see and then shocking you at the end. Maybe they figured they could mold JD into what they wanted and saw him as a project. He does sound pretty good on some of INXS's songs but I just hope he does not get an attitude & big head and piss them off. As for Marty, maybe they figured that Marty has his own band and now has an enormous fan base and with them opening the tour for INXS his band will have it made now anyways so it's a win win for them all. It just goes to show you that what looks like a sure thing often is not. It's all in the spin.

[Mibrew]

Thats kinda funny Sheila, I had a few freinds who said the same thing http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

I'm not sure if thats a compliment or not http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/confused.gif

So I guess maybe I like myself http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

but that was a mistake for Evette to take out Janelle, I think she had a beter chance with Janelle with the jury votes http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

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Originally posted by SheilaMae:
Brew - I know we've only met once (and had a kinda antagonistic repartee on that occassion) but I can't help but surmise you liked Howie so much maybe cuz he's alot like you (or you'd like to be able to get away with, perhaps?)
-Sheila

[Mibrew]

I think the same thing Newcomer, he's young and willing to learn and adapt to what ever which way INXS can mold him http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif, and I think they like his song, I also noticed he got along better with the band mambers, could also be a better personality fit with the members too.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Newcomer:
Maybe they figured they could mold JD into what they wanted and saw him as a project. He does sound pretty good on some of INXS's songs but I just hope he does not get an attitude & big head and piss them off.

[Kahlua Kid]

Why look at these INXS fans!

[Kahlua Kid]

CJ's reaction to hearing JD won!

[Kahlua Kid]

In deep dispair herself, R tries to console CJ and D!!!

[Mibrew]

How fun http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

Dang!! missed another good time http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif

Thanks for posting KK, made me smile here at work, and boy do I need it...

[beautiful_mess38]

INXS hopes to have found a new sensation in the form of a onetime Elvis impersonator.
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The Australian band tapped J.D. Fortune as its lead singer on CBS' Rock Star: INXS Tuesday, ending 13 weeks of American Idol-style competition among 15 performers.

"We're a band now," the 31-year-old Canadian singer told E! Online after his win.

"We're complete. That's an amazing thing. And I don't think age has anything to do with it because music is a language, and if you speak it fluently you can speak to other people in that language. And we all speak it fluently."

Fortune--who once paid the bills by imitating the King and, when that failed, lived out of a car--was true to his name, beating out Chicago rocker Marty Casey and Australian performer MiG Ayesa in the one-hour Rock Star finale.

The three performers each got to choose a classic rock cut to perform in front of INXS, cohosts Brooke Burke and
Dave Navarro, the 12 eliminated contestants and a live audience at the same Los Angeles studio where American Idol is taped. (Producers built a replica of downtown L.A.'s Mayan Theater inside the complex; the Mayan was the site of the band's final L.A. concert with the late Michael Hutchence.)

Ayesa, who gave up a lead role in the London-based Queen musical We Will Rock You to pursue the INXS gig, kicked off the show with a polished version of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody." Fortune followed with an uptempo take on the Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want." Casey ended the set with an intense rendition of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here."

After a brief deliberation by the band members--Andrew, Tim and Jon Farriss, Kirk Pengilly and Garry Beers--Ayesa was given his walking papers. (Thus disproving an Internet conspiracy theory that he was the show's ringer brought in by the band and show producer Mark Burnett.)

The five band members then took the stage and performed one INXS song with each of the finalists. Crowd favorite Casey sang "Don't Change," while the brash Fortune, who was portrayed during the season as the most focused contestant, belted out "What You Need." After another deliberation, Tim Farriss announced Fortune as the new frontman.

After the finale, which was taped at 10 a.m., and post-show mini-concert during which the new INXS broke out some new material, including the song "Easy, Easy," Fortune met with the press.

"I'm going to sleep all day," he said, adding that his second rock star indulgence would be to "hang out with INXS all the time."

Fortune will get his wish soon enough. He's due in the studio to lay down vocals on the band's full-length album, Switch, on Nov. 29, with a world tour commencing in early 2006. Switch represents INXS' first new studio set since Hutchence's suicide in 1997.

"He's very passionate," bassist Beers said of his new mate. "He's got a lot of energy. And we feel comfortable about what hes going to bring to INXS and appreciate what we are offering him more than anybody. He's now an equal member of the brain trust of INXS performance-wise and in the studio. And that will unfold as we go along."

The band, with Fortune in tow, will now write songs together in addition to rehearsing tunes from INXS' back catalog of hits in advance of the fall release and impending word tour.

Already, "Pretty Vegas," a song Fortune cowrote with Andrew Farris during Rock Star, is set to become a new single. It will be released Wednesday on Epic Records.

The tune was the second-best-selling single on MSN Music as of Tuesday, behind, ironically enough, Casey's original song "Trees."

Despite losing out to Fortune, the 31-year-old Casey won't disappear. Tim Farris said during the finale that INXS "would like to talk to you about possibly opening up for us on our upcoming world tour."

As for the other aspiring Rock Star contestants, they told the audience in between takes at the taping that they were all continuing to pursue musical careers.

Meanwhile, show mastermind Burnett said he's already looking forward to a new edition of Rock Star with a different band. "We're in a lot of discussions with people," he told E! Online. "I think that you're very, very likely to see Rock Star: Season Two."