cause the whole world will be.”
The worst-kept secret in show business was finally confirmed today, as American Idol confirmed their judges for the new season.
As expected, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler will join Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson on the panel for Season 10 of AI, set to premiere in January.
"I’ve been on tour for most of my life in a band with 4 guys who judge me every day. Sometimes it hurt but it only made me stronger,” said Tyler. “I want to give everybody a little love before I decide who goes home heartbroken. If you don’t like what I say don’t get mad, get better. I’m ready to bring some rock to this ‘roller’ coaster and show these kids if they have the dream, the talent and the drive, they will be the next American Idol.”
"I'm sure we're going to send some people home with a broken heart, but with everything we've been through in our careers, and living vicariously through young talent, it's gonna be hard," Tyler commented. "But also fun, because they're gonna step up to the plate, and so are we."
Steven offered this advice to AI hopefuls, “Sing like you do when nobody’s looking…cause the whole world will be.”
Tyler then spoke of the issues this gig has caused within Aerosmith. ""With the band, we've been married for 40 years now — five guys — which makes it even worse than women, and I could go for an hour and explain that," he said. "At first they were jealous, they heard it through the press and not through me. But then I said to them, 'Four months ago you were looking for another lead singer.' So things go up and down. I spent a stint in Betty Ford (clinic). But as the band goes, we live on the tail of a comet. And I've been on tour with these guys for 40 years, and they've been judging me every day. And sometimes it hurt — a lot of times — most times, I came out through the wormhole stronger. So it's a real journey with those guys and they would say the same about me. I'm sure they're real happy for me; I mean, this is gonna do nothing more than take it all up another step or two. And it's good, I like it."
“For nine years I’ve enjoyed watching artists compete to get a meaningful chance to achieve their dreams,” said Lopez. “I know from my own experience how hard it is to succeed, and I’m looking forward to discovering and nurturing that spirit in the many American Idol contestants I look forward to meeting this year.”
“I can’t believe it’s been 10 years of the greatest show in the world,” said Jackson. “I am looking forward to this next season; we are going to knock it out of the park. Season 10 is going to be hot!”
There’s more changes at AI: Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records and one of the world’s most successful and prolific music producers, will join AI as an in-house mentor. Throughout the season, AI will go behind-the-scenes to feature Iovine working with, and lending his expertise, to the contestants as they compete to become the next AI.
“Our 10th season begins with a completely invigorated panel of judges with Jennifer and Steven joining Randy. This is combined with the world’s most successful and brilliant music executive, Jimmy Iovine, becoming the contestants’ special mentor,” explains series creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. “Amercian Idol 2011 promises plenty of surprises and positive changes, and we look forward to continuing to innovate and lead the way for others to follow.”
In amongst all the media noise, the AI press release also mentions that Tyler’s autobiography, “Does The Noise In My Head Bother You?,” is set for release early next year.
“Brand Tyler” is up and running…
Aerosmith Aerosmith – Dream On (1973)
American Idol – Season 10 press conference
September 22, 2010
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