Synopsis
The series followed the ups and downs of a young Glaswegian band called 'Jocks-Wa-Hey' and their attempts to 'make it' in the tough and uncompromising world of the music industry.
The five piece band consisted of: the charismatic Jez MacAllister (Ciarán McMenamin) on vocals - our guide through the painful process of becoming a rock'n'roll star; his best pal, bass player 'Psycho' (Duncan Marwick), a disorganised student who is the complete opposite of his nickname; drummer Wullie MacBoyne (Stephen McCole), a mean looking psychopath, known as 'Bigot' to his mates; the insatiable and hard-hitting Joe Nardone (Nicola Stapleton) on lead guitar, with more 'balls' and arrogance than the rest of the band put together; and finally Jez's cool-headed welfare officer and electric keyboards wizard, Fiona Johnstone (aka MC Fiona; Simone Lahbib).
The band recruit new members, revolutionise their sound, acquire management, arrange a showcase gig, get signed, record a hopelessly over-budget album and cut a chaotic swathe through the cut-throat world of marketing and promotions, finally resting at the dizzy heights of a top ten single and a massive £3 million debt.
Along the way they encounter Slick Sloan (Keith Allen), the disingenuous A&R man; Derek Trout (Fish), record producer; and their cheesey manager Art Stilton (Forbes Masson) who also manages supergroup 'Bonk, Bonk, Bonk'.
The series also includes cameo appearances from Noel Gallagher, Chrissie Hynde, Jay Kay, 'Big' John Duncan, Denise van Outen, Sara Cox, Kirsty Wark, Samantha Fox, Ed Tudor-Pole, Keith Chegwin and Timmy Mallett.
The series inspired an American version in 2002, My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star.
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