We cannot be the only ones slightly surprised by the news that Ian 'Dicko' Dickson has just signed on to star as a judge on The Next Great American Band - a search for the, erm, next great American band - alongside Johnny Rzeznik from The Goo Goo Dolls* and Sheila E.

Says The Age -

Like Idol, The Next Great American Band will challenge groups to perform in several different styles as it searches for the top unsigned band in the US. The three judges will narrow down the field to 10 finalists who'll perform live each week, playing a mix of their own music and cover tunes. Viewers will have the final say in who stays and who goes. Australian Idol has only recently started its sixth series on Network Ten, and is not scheduled to end till December. Comment was being sought from Dickson.

We're seeking a comment from him too - specifically, an explanation as to how the fuck he pulled this off! Congratulations Dicko. Now you'd best prepare yeself for the smack-like buzz of fame on a much, much bigger level.

*Avril Lavigne and Deryck Whibley enjoyed their first dance as man and wife to the tune of his hit song Iris

 

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