Jun 14, 2004 • 1 min read

Rock Star show has world tour prize

TV producer Mark Burnett is planning Rock Star, a US show auditioning rock frontmen, with the winner touring with a major band yet to be revealed.

TV producer Mark Burnett is planning a rock version of Pop Idol in the US. Under the banner of Rock Star the show will audition budding rockers across America - and the prize is reportedly the opportunity to front a 'big name' group on a world tour. Which group is yet to be revealed. Initial gossip said it might be Van Halen, who are looking for a lead singer, but more recent rumour suggests it may be INXS.

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