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John Norman Howard
Jun 28, 2014
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The Artists
“A Star is Born” may be the name of the film but for John Norman Howard (Kris Kristofferson) his star was falling fast. As much as this was Barbara Streisand’s picture, many preferred watching the acting of Kristofferson and the inner conflicts he was going through. He always played a sentimental tough guy well, and here he was more vulnerable than we have seen him. For many, he made this film.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
A Star is Born (1976)
Actor:
Kris Kristofferson
Songs you might remember:
Watch Closely Now
Why you should vote for him:
Kristofferson was very good in this film.
Why you should not vote for him:
His acting was good, but it was a tad depressing.
Jocks-Wa-Hey
Jun 28, 2014
Published in
The Artists
Jocks-Wa-Hey was a young band from Glasgow whose rise to fame is a template that all aspiring musicians need to see. From the British six part series, “The Young Person’s Guide to Becoming a Rock Star” (which was complete with some of the best cameos ever), the satire of the music industry has never been better, and why this was never shown in the United States is beyond us.
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
The Young Person’s Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (1998)
Actors:
Ciaran McMenamin (Jez MacAllister, Lead Singer)
Duncan Marwick (Psycho, Bass)
Stephen McCole (Wullie MacBoyne, Drummer)
Nicola Stapleton (Joe Nardone, Lead Guitar)
Simhone Lahbib (Fiona Johnstone, Keyboards)
Songs you might remember:
Why Won’t You Shag Me
Why you should vote for them:
This is one of the better series that explores the music industry, and delivers a wicked send up of it.
Why you should not vote for them:
This got zero attention in North America.
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Joanie and the Slashettes
Jun 28, 2014
Published in
The Artists
Naturally when Kelly Bundy got a show on Chicago Public Access (titled “Vital Social Issues ‘n’ Stuff with Kelly”) she needed a slutty house band. The band she got played brief five second songs, and just one word which was Sex. Once the show became a hit and was picked up by the network, the show was made over, as was the band, who now sang about milk. It was cancelled of course.
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Married With Children (1995)
Actor:
We aren’t really sure.
Songs you might remember:
Sex
Why you should vote for them:
They were memorable at least.
Why you should not vote for them:
Two chords (was it even two?) and one spoken word is not a band.
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Joanie and Chachi's Band
Jun 28, 2014
Published in
The Artists
Yeah we know. The name “Joanie and Chachi’s band” is asinine but we have no idea what they were called. Here is what we do know:
Happy Days was one of the most successful sitcoms of all-time and as such spinoffs were expected. The problem was that nobody wanted to see Joanie and Chachi pursue Rock and Roll dreams, especially when they had no musical ability.
We were treated to a season of a half of bad acting, bad plots and horrific music. At the very least, the fictitious band never made it, which may have been the most realistic part of the group.
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Joanie Loves Chachi (1982-83)
Actor:
Scott Baio
Erin Moran
Songs you might remember:
Nothing. Everything they did was terrible.
Why you should vote for them:
They may have sucked, but they are remembered.
Why you should not vote for them:
Neither Joanie nor Chachi could sing worth shit.
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