HiFi Superstar
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HiFi Superstar is a Chicago, Illinois based rock band known for their 70's look and original music.
Lead singer and song writer Mike Paterson began playing with drummer Glenn Mikes in the 80's hair band Little Venus, opening for such bands as Enuff Z'Nuff
and Lillian Axe
, before forming the band Liquid Earth. In the early 90's, Liquid Earth had its first demo produced by Johnny K
, who has since worked with such bands as Disturbed, Sevendust
, and 3 Doors Down
.
In March 2005, Paterson and Mikes joined with bass guitarist Sean Jacobs and keyboardist Dave Rudin to form Brownline Fiasco. Prior to the formation of Brownline Fiasco, Jacobs and Rudin played together in a local cover-band. In preparation for their first album, lead guitarist Michael Danz was added in 2006. Guitarist Sean Fried replaced Danz in 2009 and played with the band until early 2011. In late 2011, Jonny Untch joined the band as the new lead guitarist.
The band formally changed its name from Brownline Fiasco to HiFi Superstar in May 2009. Under the name HiFi Superstar, the band has played with such performers as Missing Persons, Tommy Tutone
, Stryper
, Cheap Trick
, and American Idols' Bo Bice
In September 2006, the band released the CD New Revolution, which included the Billboard Award winning song, Milk & Honey, written by lead singer and guitarist Mike Paterson. Following almost two years of touring, the band released their follow-up album, Superstar, in June 2008. The album's title song, Superstar, won the band an MTV Video Music Award in 2009.
In 2010, HiFi Superstar participated in a tribute album to the late guitar legend Tommy Bolin
. The album, Mister Bolin's Late Night Revival, features songs from other great musicians, such as Jeff Pilson
from Foreigner, Eric Martin from Mr. Big, Randy Jackson from Zebra, and Derek St. Holmes
from Ted Nugent Band. In addition to their song contribution, It's Up To You, HiFi Superstar's drummer, Glenn Mikes, also recorded and produced track 16, Feel It's Time For Love, by A Gain Of Ten. A percentage of the proceeds from the project will benefit the Jackson Recovery Centers.
HiFi Superstar is managed by NTD Management and is signed to NTD Records, which also manages such acts as 7th Heaven. The band is currently working with producer Bob Pucci on their newest album.
Jonny Untch - Lead Guitar
Glenn Mikes - Drums, Vocals
Dave Rudin - Keyboards, Vocals
Sean Jacobs - Bass Guitar
Lead singer and song writer Mike Paterson began playing with drummer Glenn Mikes in the 80's hair band Little Venus, opening for such bands as Enuff Z'Nuff
Enuff Z'nuff
Enuff Z'Nuff, pronounced "enough's enough," is an American glam rock band from Blue Island, Illinois. Founded by singer Donnie Vie and bassist Chip Z'Nuff, this Chicago area band is best known for their charting singles "Fly High Michelle" and "New Thing." Enuff Z'Nuff has continually recorded and...
and Lillian Axe
Lillian Axe
Lillian Axe is a hard rock band from New Orleans who write and perform music from acoustic ballads to full out heavy metal anthems. Four studio recordings were released before they disbanded in 1995...
, before forming the band Liquid Earth. In the early 90's, Liquid Earth had its first demo produced by Johnny K
Johnny K
John Karkazis, better known as Johnny K, is a Grammy Award nominated producer/engineer/mixer/musician and songwriter. He owns Groovemaster Recording Studios in Chicago...
, who has since worked with such bands as Disturbed, Sevendust
Sevendust
Sevendust is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group...
, and 3 Doors Down
3 Doors Down
3 Doors Down is an American rock band from Escatawpa formed in 1996. The band consists of Brad Arnold , Matt Roberts , Todd Harrell , Chris Henderson , and Greg Upchurch ....
.
In March 2005, Paterson and Mikes joined with bass guitarist Sean Jacobs and keyboardist Dave Rudin to form Brownline Fiasco. Prior to the formation of Brownline Fiasco, Jacobs and Rudin played together in a local cover-band. In preparation for their first album, lead guitarist Michael Danz was added in 2006. Guitarist Sean Fried replaced Danz in 2009 and played with the band until early 2011. In late 2011, Jonny Untch joined the band as the new lead guitarist.
The band formally changed its name from Brownline Fiasco to HiFi Superstar in May 2009. Under the name HiFi Superstar, the band has played with such performers as Missing Persons, Tommy Tutone
Tommy Tutone
Tommy Tutone is a New Wave band, best known for its 1982 hit "867-5309/Jenny", which peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Although it is usually referred to as a San Francisco band, it was actually based in Willits, California, at the time that "Jenny" was released...
, Stryper
Stryper
Stryper is a Christian glam metal band from Orange County, California. The group's lineup consists of Michael Sweet , Oz Fox , Tim Gaines , and Robert Sweet...
, Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois, formed in 1973. The band consists of members Robin Zander , Rick Nielsen , Tom Petersson , and Bun E...
, and American Idols' Bo Bice
Bo Bice
Harold Elwin "Bo" Bice, Jr. is an American singer and musician who placed second to Carrie Underwood in the fourth season of American Idol. He has recorded three studio albums, including one on RCA Records...
In September 2006, the band released the CD New Revolution, which included the Billboard Award winning song, Milk & Honey, written by lead singer and guitarist Mike Paterson. Following almost two years of touring, the band released their follow-up album, Superstar, in June 2008. The album's title song, Superstar, won the band an MTV Video Music Award in 2009.
In 2010, HiFi Superstar participated in a tribute album to the late guitar legend Tommy Bolin
Tommy Bolin
Thomas Richard "Tommy" Bolin was an American-born guitarist who played with Zephyr , The James Gang , and Deep Purple , in addition to doing solo work...
. The album, Mister Bolin's Late Night Revival, features songs from other great musicians, such as Jeff Pilson
Jeff Pilson
Jeff Pilson is an American bass guitarist, best known for his stint in the heavy metal band Dokken...
from Foreigner, Eric Martin from Mr. Big, Randy Jackson from Zebra, and Derek St. Holmes
Derek St. Holmes
Derek St. Holmes is an American musician best known as the vocalist and rhythm guitar player for Ted Nugent's successful early solo career.-Early years:...
from Ted Nugent Band. In addition to their song contribution, It's Up To You, HiFi Superstar's drummer, Glenn Mikes, also recorded and produced track 16, Feel It's Time For Love, by A Gain Of Ten. A percentage of the proceeds from the project will benefit the Jackson Recovery Centers.
HiFi Superstar is managed by NTD Management and is signed to NTD Records, which also manages such acts as 7th Heaven. The band is currently working with producer Bob Pucci on their newest album.
Current members
Mike Paterson - Vocals, GuitarJonny Untch - Lead Guitar
Glenn Mikes - Drums, Vocals
Dave Rudin - Keyboards, Vocals
Sean Jacobs - Bass Guitar
Awards
- 1st Place: 14th Annual BillboardBillboard Music AwardThe Billboard Music Award is an honor given by Billboard magazine, the preeminent publication covering the music business. The Billboard Music Awards show had been held annually in December until it went dormant in 2007, but it returned in May 2011...
World Song Writing Contest for their song Milk & Honey - 4th Spot: MTV Video Music AwardMTV Video Music AwardsAn MTV Video Music Award , is an award presented by the cable channel MTV to honor the best in music videos...
for Chicagoland's Best Breakout Band for their song Superstar
Discography
- New Revolution (2006)
- Milk & Honey
- All My Heart
- Everything
- Another Day
- I Will Go
- One More Time
- Wonderful
- Good Enough
- Never Be The Same
- New Revolution
- The Great Independent Rock CD, Volume 1 (2007)
- Milk & Honey (Track 4, Under Brownline Fiasco)
- Superstar (2009)
- Lovely Day
- Superstar
- Over Our Heads
- Somewhere
- Without Love
- You're Not Alone
- So Into You
- Should Have Told Her
- Heart Won't Lie
- Let Me Go
- Look Of Amazement
- Mister Bolin's Late Night Revival (2010)
- It's Up To You (Track 12)
- One Hit Wonder (2011)
- Closer
- Down Low
- Gimme a Try
- CYD
- Love is Enough
- Middle of Nowhere
- One Hit Wonder
- Sunday Afternoon
- Let it Out
- Lucky Day
- Knock on Wood
- It's Up to You
In popular culture
- October 2010 featured performer on Chic-A-Go-Go television show
- July 2010 performed at WTMX 101.9 FM's Party In The Park
- May 2010 appearance on The Fandick Show http://fandick.podomatic.com/entry/index/2010-05-28T06_06_54-07_00
- December 2009 performed Christmas jingle for WXRT 93 FM's show Local Anesthetic
- August 2009 appearance on 105.5 KAT FM's Home Grown Tones