I thought someone would have mentioned this by now...
http://www.inxs.com/rockstarinxs/
Watching the Don't Change video and remembering how vital and charismatic Michael Hutchence was, this just seems so hollow. I guess everyone's got a right to make a living though.
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INXS Rock Star Reality Show - Crass?
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INXS Rock Star Reality Show - Crass?
by Frau_Blucher » Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:56 am
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by My Aural Stimulator » Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:08 am
Reality shows, in general, are crass. This tactic cheapens the esteem in which I once held INXS. I'm sure that the guys from the band could have gone about finding a new singer through a different route; however, nothing screams "notice me" in such a wa
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by bpdp3 » Wed Jun 29, 2005 6:32 am
I'm amazed the actual CONCEPT for this show got on a major network. It's not like INXS was THAT major of a band in the big scheme of things; Yes, you and I might appreciate them but is the average American able to name three of their songs?
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by WolverineSyr » Wed Jun 29, 2005 7:31 am
Isn't Mark Burnet producing this? I have a feeling that what ever he wants - he gets.
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by ghosty » Wed Jun 29, 2005 9:32 am
At this point I guess the remaining members of INXS are desperate for ANY attention they might get, no matter what the consequences are. I think these shows work best with unknowns. This allows the viewers at home to "turn them into stars". Like "Hit Me B
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by Nakedprey » Sat Jul 02, 2005 5:38 am
Personally, I don't think the surviving members of INXS should feel as if they are not entitled to a continuing musical career just because Michael is dead. But it's just not a wise idea to try and bring in a new voice for INXS. When people think of INX
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by FreeWave » Sat Jul 02, 2005 5:47 am
Well the lone commercial I saw didn't have me thinking that this would turn out to well. Two serious flaws I saw....
1. Diverse contestants. No offense but the contestant needs to match the feel of the band (INXS). Seeing for example a black woman c
1. Diverse contestants. No offense but the contestant needs to match the feel of the band (INXS). Seeing for example a black woman c
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