HiFi Superstar

HiFi Superstar
Background information
Origin Chicago, Illinois, USA
Genres Rock, Power pop
Years active 1989 - present
Labels NTD Records
Associated acts Brownline Fiasco, Little Venus, Liquid Earth, The Bradbury's
Website www.hifisuperstar.com
Members Mike Paterson
Jonny Untch
Glenn Mikes
Sean Jacobs

HiFi Superstar is a Chicago, Illinois-based rock band known for their 1970s look and original music.

Lead singer and songwriter Mike Paterson began playing with drummer Glenn Mikes in the 1980s hair band Little Venus,[1] 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.[2] 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.[3] 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[4][5]

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.[6][7] 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.[8]

HiFi Superstar is managed by NTD Management and is signed to NTD Records, which also manages such acts as 7th Heaven.

Members

Current members

Mike Paterson - Vocals, Guitar

Jonny Untch - Lead Guitar

Glenn Mikes - Drums, Vocals

Sean Jacobs - Bass Guitar[9]

Former Members

Dave Rudin - Keyboard, Vocals

Michael Danz - Lead Guitar

Sean Fried - Lead Guitar

Awards

Discography

  1. Milk & Honey
  2. All My Heart
  3. Everything
  4. Another Day
  5. I Will Go
  6. One More Time
  7. Wonderful
  8. Good Enough
  9. Never Be The Same
  10. New Revolution
  1. Lovely Day
  2. Superstar
  3. Over Our Heads
  4. Somewhere
  5. Without Love
  6. You're Not Alone
  7. So Into You
  8. Should Have Told Her
  9. Heart Won't Lie
  10. Let Me Go
  11. Look Of Amazement
  1. Closer
  2. Down Low
  3. Gimme a Try
  4. CYD
  5. Love is Enough
  6. Middle of Nowhere
  7. One Hit Wonder
  8. Sunday Afternoon
  9. Let it Out
  10. Lucky Day
  11. Knock on Wood
  12. It's Up to You

In popular culture

References

  1. ↑ Trevor Tiburon, Chicago Rocker, August 2010
  2. ↑ Trevor Tiburon, Chicago Rocker, August 2010
  3. ↑ Absolute Powerpop announcement of band's name change, May 2009
  4. ↑ Amy Boerema, Daily Herald, March 19, 2009
  5. ↑ Ourstage profile of HiFi Superstar, 2009
  6. ↑ Cheryl Chojnacki, Daily Herald, "Building Bridges with Music", September 14, 2007
  7. ↑ David Firzgerald, Northwest Herald, "Brownline Fiasco Gains Recognition", February 27, 2007
  8. ↑ Mister Bolin's Late Night Revival, 2010
  9. ↑ Sonicbids Artist Biography on HiFi Superstar, September 7, 2010
  10. ↑ Winners list for 14th Annual Billboard World Song Writing Contest
  11. ↑ 2009 Final Results for MTV VMA, July 2009
  12. ↑ Chicago Rocker 2011 Award Results
  13. ↑ January 2012 live appearance on WGN TV
  14. ↑ June 2013 live appearance on WGN TV

External links

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