| MUMBAI:
US TV network VH1 has assembled some of the greatest rock icons to star in a new
reality show, SuperGroup which is scheduled to premiere on 21 May at 10
00 pm. The show has been titled
“the ultimate rock and roll experiment” and the band has been challenged
to become the “heaviest supergroup in history.” It brings together
five heavy metal veterans Ted Nugent, Scott Ian, Sebastian Bach, Evan Seinfeld
and Jason Bonham. Over a span of two weeks the rockers will live together in Las
Vegas, Nevada and film seven episodes for the show. The musicians will be groomed
by rock manager Doc McGhee. Their efforts will finally culminate in a concert
at The Empire Ballroom in Vegas.
Vh1 executive Michael Hirschorn is quoted
saying, "What I liked about SuperGroup was that is combined elements
that have worked so well for us, with an organic music idea." In the
late 1960's the term 'supergroup' was coined to describe music groups comprising
of members who had already achieved fame or respect in other groups or as individual
artists. The new band members have not committed to staying together beyond the
filming of the show, but plans to record a single are being discussed. SuperGroup
is produced by 3Ball Productions and Moving Pictures, DPI in conjunction with
VH1. | 
