The Next Great American Band

Similar to American Idol, reality show The Next Great American Band follows young bands as they compete against one another for a recording contract.

Fast Facts

1. New episodes: On hiatus
2. Network: Fox
3. First aired: October 19, 2007
4. Hosted by: Dominic Bowden
5. Created by: Simon Fuller
6. 2008 Winner: The Clark Brothers

Judges

• Ian Dickson
• Sheila E
• John Rzeznik

Final Three Contestants

• Denver and the Mile High Orchestra
• Sixwire
• The Clark Brothers

Reviews

"Again slavishly copying the “Idol” formula except with bands instead of solo acts, Friday’s overwrought two-hour premiere reached for comedy... and drama...but consistently fell short, with even the simmering Las Vegas heat unable to add suspense."—Variety¹

"...constructive comments and actual critiques; the lack of pointless Paula drivel; a rowdier, more rock & roll crowd — were all too welcome.—Entertainment Weekly²

"Strictly from a mechanical point of view, there is about as much creativity in producing "The Next Great American Band" as there is in making an ice cube."—Hollywood Reporter³

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