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I'm excited!!! Very excited!!! I think Dennis is doing pretty good, first Star Acadamie and now a pretty popular show, Canadian Idol!

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Rock Stars Dennis DeYoung and Roger Hodgson Jam Live on Canadian Idol, August 7 and 8 on CTV
Updated Tue. Aug. 1 2006 3:04 PM ET


-- DeYoung and Hodgson help the Top 7 celebrate classic rock --

Toronto, ON (August 1, 2006) - The Canadian Idol Top 7 will rock out with Dennis DeYoung and Roger Hodgson in next week's tribute to Classic Rock, CTV announced today. DeYoung, former STYX singer, and Hodgson, formerly of Supertramp, are the featured guests as Canadian Idol turns up the amps next Monday, August 7 and Tuesday, August 8 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV (check local listings).

The DEP/Universal Music Canada recording artists will appear in segments on Monday night's performance episode as they lead each member of the Canadian Idol Top 7 in rehearsal workshops. Then, on Tuesday's results show, DeYoung and Hodgson will perform live on the Canadian Idol stage before Canada learns the name of the next eliminated competitor.

** Media Note ** - Photography and audio clips from Canadian Idol are available online at the Canadian Idol Media Centre at www.idolpix.ca.

"As proven with this week's workshops with Cyndi Lauper, the Idols can benefit enormously from the experience of established artists such as Dennis and Roger," said Susanne Boyce, CTV President of Programming and Chair of the CTV Media Group. "We know they'll bring the rock star out in each of the competitors."

"Picture two musical rock geniuses working and performing together for the first time," said Executive Producer John Brunton. "It's going to be outstanding."

DeYoung, a founding member of the band STYX, has been a singer, songwriter, keyboardist and producer over four decades. His singing talents have made his voice one of the most recognizable in the world. DeYoung has sung and written such rock classics as: "Lady," "Come Sail Away," "Best of Times," "Mr. Roboto," "Show Me the Way" and the People's Choice Award Winner, "Babe." STYX sold over 35 million albums and scored ten Top Ten singles worldwide. In addition, DeYoung has recorded four solo albums including Desert Moon, whose title track achieved Top Ten status. Currently in stores is the performer's latest project on CD and DVD: Dennis DeYoung and the Music of STYX (Live with Symphony Orchestra).

"Being a former high school music teacher, I am thrilled to work with these aspiring young musicians," said DeYoung.

Roger Hodgson has been recognized as one of the most gifted composers, songwriters and lyricists of our times. As the signature voice of Supertramp, he gave us "Give a Little Bit," "The Logical Song," "Dreamer," "Take the Long Way Home," "Breakfast In America," "Fools Overture" and so many others that have become the soundtrack for our lives. Hodgson co-founded Supertramp, one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands ever, in 1969 and was with them for 14 years. He left the band in 1983 to follow his heart, live a simple lifestyle in nature, watch his children grow up and pursue his spiritual values. During the time that Hodgson led the band, Supertramp sold well over 80 million albums. In Canada alone, sales for Crime of the Century and Breakfast in America reached Diamond status. Hodgson is a multi-talented musician, being a keyboardist, guitarist and pianist, who is currently performing solo and orchestra concerts worldwide. He is set to release his first ever solo concert DVD, Take The Long Way Home - Live In Montreal, on August 22 before starting on a Canadian concert tour beginning October 27 through mid-November. For further information, visit www.RogerHodgson.com.

"When I was first invited to be a mentor on Canadian Idol, I thought what a wonderful idea - absolutely brilliant," said Hodgson. "I love working with young people that are aspiring artists. Having been around the block a few times, I hope I'll have something to offer them."

I'm going to reply to my own thread and talk to myself - LOL

I can't wait to see this !!!!

I'm WAY too excited!!

Both excellent singers at the same time!! I can't wait to see them perform together!!

Another article regarding Canadian Idol found by a friend!!

CP Entertainment News


Front men for prog-rock supergroups Styx and Supertramp bemoan harsh industry


Roger Hodgson, right, and Dennis DeYoung look at old photographs of themselves on the set of Canadian Idol in Toronto, Thursday. (CP/Aaron Harris)

CASSANDRA SZKLARSKI



TORONTO (CP) - Today's music industry has become less human and much harsher on budding artists in recent decades, the front men for prog-rock supergroups Styx and Supertramp said Thursday as they spent the day mentoring the kids from Canadian Idol.

"Young artists of today are burdened with the sad responsibility of having to be successful immediately," Styx singer Dennis DeYoung said before heading into a rehearsal studio with Roger Hodgson and the seven remaining hopefuls.

"They don't have as much opportunity to grow as artists as I believe people like Roger and I did from our generation and that's a shame. I got better as I got older and, had I not been afforded the opportunity to do that, a lot of those songs never would have been written."

The Chicago native said he and Hodgson hoped to impart a few words of wisdom to the young hopefuls, who range in age from 16 to 28 and already find themselves in an intense world of public scrutiny and media spotlight.

The show itself has come under scorn from some members of the Canadian indie music scene, who questioned earlier this year whether the contestants are adequately prepared for the cutthroat industry.

Hodgson complained of an industry that pressures artists to strive for mass appeal, in effect creating an environment that seems more focused on payback and sales, rather than artistry.

"It doesn't help to discover and build and find and invest in true young artists who have some depth and calibre and are allowed to develop and become more mature artists," said Hodgson, who at 56, still performs Supertramp hits such as The Logical Song and Take the Long Way Home.

"That's a shame in a way, because it's taking young talent which has all that freshness and vitality and enthusiasm and distorting it in a way and not allowing it to develop and mature. That is the cost."

DeYoung called this the age of "life on demand" and declared that people today have too many choices in their lives.

"We are entertaining ourselves to death. No waking moment cannot be without some sort of diversion, which I don't think is healthy."

Hodgson and DeYoung - who hit the charts in the 1970s and '80s - spent the day guiding the Idols through performances being prepared for next week's classic rock episode.

They include renditions of Bob Dylan's Knockin' On Heaven's Door, (She's) Some Kind of Wonderful by Grand Funk Railroad, Life on Mars by David Bowie and Queen's Who Wants to Live Forever.

The Idols have already worked with '80s favourite Cyndi Lauper and chart-topper Nelly Furtado. Country star Martina McBride is also set to meet with the contestants.

DeYoung, who taught music in public schools outside Chicago for three years before signing a record deal, also dispensed advice on the Quebec talent show Star Academie last October.

He said he enjoys Canadian Idol because of its focus on singing, something he says has been devalued since the '80s.

"It's about singing. And it's a soap opera. It's a singing soap opera. That's what it is," said DeYoung, whose group is known for hits including Lady, Babe, Come Sail Away and Mr. Roboto.

As for sage advice, the 59-year-old was playful.

"My secret has always been to wear thong underwear two sizes too small," said DeYoung.

"That'll help with the high notes.

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<H3>Rockers caution Idols against losing their roots</H3>
Updated Fri. Aug. 4 2006 5:50 PM ET

Eye on Idol

While Roger Hodgson comes off as a mellow philosopher and Dennis DeYoung a rambunctious joker, the 1970s rock figureheads share a similar outlook on what it takes to become a rock star, and to last in such a cutthroat business.

Hodgson, formerly of Supertramp, and DeYoung, a founding member of the group Styx, couldn't be more different as far as first impressions are concerned. However, as they prepared to impart musical wisdom on Canadian Idol's Top 7, their message was one and the same: don't forget where you started.

The key, said the humble rockers -- in Toronto helping the competitors prepare for Monday's classic rock performance show -- is to never lose the person you were before you hit the big time.

"It's on the inside that you've got to stay intact," Hodgson told Eye on Idol before beginning his day of workshops. "Stay connected to your heart, your soul, your drive. You can get addicted to the outside, to the audience's reaction. I know quite a few artists who can't get away from it, it's like a drug and they're addicted."

DeYoung, wearing a polka-dot dress shirt under a white blazer matching his short, curly hair, said his advice to the Idols would stress a point he has been making since 1977 on the title track of the album Grand Illusion.

"It's my job to create an illusion," said the easygoing rock star. "My song said clearly 'don't buy into the illusion. Don't trust us, we don't know more than you. We just have these guitars and these lights.' And it's true."

But that said, he was quick to add how much he's enjoyed the chance to be part of the lights and mirrors show of an era focused around rock and roll pageantry.

"It's a good gig, you know. Laying concrete: not so much. Cleaning septic tanks, not so good," DeYoung said.

Hodgson, too, was thankful for everything that's come his way throughout his long career with Supertramp, and more recently, working on his solo concert DVD, Take the Long Way Home -- Live in Montréal.


The long-haired, floral shirted sage said he hoped his time with the show's aspiring pop stars would be enough to ensure they know just how unique their situation is, and to impart a sense of connection between each singer and their fan base.

When a singer loses their drive to serve their audience, Hodgson said, they will soon begin to wonder what happened to their success.

"Life has given me so much and I think for these Idols, life has given them a lot too," he said. "I think if you just take it and don't give back then you block anything else coming in and it's a closed circle. There's so much room in this world for goodness, for joy, for love. If you can impart that in concert, through your songs, it gives them a sense of greater purpose."

The hardworking DeYoung said even after decades in the business, he never forgets to chase down any opportunity for which he might have a living chance.

"It's not just showing up, it's showing up and being prepared," he said. "If you need to knock on 50 doors to get an answer and you stop at 49, too bad for you."

And ever the jokester, DeYoung saved his most critical piece of advice for last.

"For the good ones," he told Eye on Idol, "I am going to encourage them to quit the business to decrease the competition for me."

Just watched my first full show ever,and ehh.Well lots of talent and Dennis and Roger were the nice blokes helping the prospects along and it was very sweet.Guess it continous tomorrow with the 2 of them on stage together as artists and not guides.
Yentl is on tomorrow,so not sure if I have the time to watch Canadian Idol.
Froy ,what would you do if you were me??
F**king Streisand,You are killing me Froy.You wacky guy you.When is she in your town?

gr8dane wrote:Just watched my first full show ever,and ehh.Well lots of talent and Dennis and Roger were the nice blokes helping the prospects along and it was very sweet.Guess it continous tomorrow with the 2 of them on stage together as artists and not guides.
Yentl is on tomorrow,so not sure if I have the time to watch Canadian Idol.
Froy ,what would you do if you were me??
F**king Streisand,You are killing me Froy.You wacky guy you.When is she in your town?

I AM SO JEALOUS!!

I wish I could've seen that tonight!! Did you tape it???

SuiteMadameBlue wrote:

gr8dane wrote:Just watched my first full show ever,and ehh.Well lots of talent and Dennis and Roger were the nice blokes helping the prospects along and it was very sweet.Guess it continous tomorrow with the 2 of them on stage together as artists and not guides.
Yentl is on tomorrow,so not sure if I have the time to watch Canadian Idol.
Froy ,what would you do if you were me??
F**king Streisand,You are killing me Froy.You wacky guy you.When is she in your town?

I AM SO JEALOUS!!

I wish I could've seen that tonight!! Did you tape it???

No Suite,I did not tape it.They were only shown with each contestant for maybe a minute ,mainly saying to 'be your self' ,and such as finding the special strength of each performer.Nothing mindblowing.
A few closeups after each performance.
Nothing to be jealous of.

Former Styx vocalist Dennis DeYoung is the featured guest artist on the next episode of Canadian Idol, due to air any time now. Canadian readers can see it on CTV, others can watch for a torrent file in a few days time.

From Andrew on Melodicrock's front page

Just watched it - fantastic! Dennis sang Babe with the Idols; Roger sang Give A Little Bit with them. Then they each did their medleys of Supertramp and Styx songs. I did not tape it but luckily we get it twice - it's on again in a couple of hours. They both sound great!

I'm watching it right now.. I thought a couple of the idols that helped with Babe did great with the lines they sung (each took a turn)

Dennis part of the Medley:

Lady
Mr. Roboto
Come Sail Away (starting with A Gathering of Angels..)


Dennis.. can Suzette, keep the hot chick and get those three doing your backup vocals.. They smoke!

I'm impressed right now.. very hot crowd.

I was able to get these two shows via BitTorrent. Most enjoyable. Anyone interested in finding links for them, go to Idolforums.com and look in the Canadian Idol 4 thread that deals with media.

Bugsy

A couple of pics from Dennis' Site

...and another.

I guess it takes all flavors of the rainbow...

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Today you can download TV shows on your cell phone, iPod, heck, even some high end refrigerators. Me, I still have that 30-year-old, 19-inch, antenna-less Zenith up at the cottage, and it still pulls in just one-and-a-half channels -- mainly CTV's Kitchener affiliate CKCO.

Being down to one channel does strange things to a TV critic fresh from a zillion-channel press tour. Here are 10 things I learned from watching TV at the cottage this summer:

1. They've stopped saying "C-T-Vey" on those annoying CTV promos. Remember how the announcer kept dragging out the last letter like it was some exotic new latte or an Italian sports car? It's sort of like how CTV CEO Ivan Fecan pronounces his name "fet-shan" instead of the more ironically descriptive "Fee-Can."

Anyway, the CTV announcer guy now says "C-T...vee," uttering the last letter in a friendly-yet-intimate tone but at least pronouncing it correctly. Gracias.

2. Local TV is dead. You used to be able to see folks who actually work and live in Kitchener hosting local shows on CKCO. Remember Oopsy The Clown (Bob McNea, who passed away last year)? or cartoon host Big Al (Jones) or that weird and cheesy Camp Cariboo series? Now, except for the newscast, CKCO is crammed with the same generic network fodder you see in Toronto. They don't even call it CKCO anymore, it is CTV Southwestern Ontario. Catchy.


3. No wonder people have shut off their sets this summer. It's all crap!

4. Throughout July and August, a Marineland ad airs every six minutes. All those Beluga whales kissing babies just makes me want to go out and club a seal. I have seen those same six blond teens plummeting down the 137.2 meter tall "Sky Screamer" at least 137.2 times. Plus, it will be at least November before I get that damn "Everyone Loves Marineland" ditty out of my head.

5. Canadian Idol is still on the air. Sat through an entire episode and was surprised at how well the kids sang. But the "celebrity" song coaches that week seemed dragged from the Old Music Fart's Home. Dennis De "Not So" Young, former lead singer of Styx, looked like Barry Manilow's dad. Plus, the dude kept shamelessly pimping his new symphonic CD.

Supertramp's Roger Hodgson, still clinging to his long stringy hair, at least still looks like an aging rock star. But watching the kids pretend they had any connection to any of that horrible Styx or Supertramp music was laff inducing.

6. Those cell phone ads with the talking beavers? Never funny.

7. The Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert's fearlessly silly send-up of all those ego blowhards on Fox News, is growing on me.

I still think it would work best as a five-minute component of The Daily Show.

8. You know how, especially on weekends and in late night, CTV keeps re-running all that mindless MTV crap they overpaid for? It is even less welcome in cottage country. CTV, you've been punk'd!

9. I hate, hate, hate that Ebert & Roper has been pushed back to after 1 a.m. Sunday nights (for more CSI. Enough!).

Wanted to see if Jay Leno, subbing for ailing Ebert, was much of a movie critic. Kevin Smith takes Ebert's place this weekend.

10. CKCO weatherman Dave MacDonald is a sex machine to all the chicks. Can you dig it?