Common Sense Media Review
By Joly Herman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Entertaining music competition sticks to formula.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 9+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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Clash of the Cover Bands
What's the Story?
In CLASH OF THE COVER BANDS, acts who have been making music in the guise of bands they love come to compete for a cash prize and a chance to be on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (Fallon is an executive producer of the show). Adam Lambert, Ester Dean, and Meghan Trainor critique, encourage, and judge the acts, which fall into categories such as Pop Divas, Boy Bands and Stadium Rockers.
Is It Any Good?
It's not original, and it lacks a little depth, but families can certainly enjoy watching amateur cover bands compete in this series. Clash of the Cover Bands has heart -- some of these performers have been at it for their entire adult lives, playing music by bands they love, impersonating their look, their vibe, their sound. The judges are very sympathetic and supportive -- Adam Lambert tours the world doing just this on a grand scale with the band Queen.
It's fun to watch the process, even if the process doesn't get a lot of attention. Kids will enjoy seeing people sing songs from some bands they may know. Adults will probably know the music better. This series gives the impersonators in the audience a little glimmer of hope, knowing that someone finally is giving credence to the genre of cover band.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about teamwork in Clash of the Cover Bands. How do bands work together to make something memorable?
Some of the acts in this show have been together for decades. How does perseverance pay off for them?
The acts in this series show gratitude when they receive help from professionals. What does it feel like when you see someone feeling so grateful? What are you grateful for?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 14, 2021
- Cast : Adam Lambert , Meghan Trainor , Ester Dean
- Network : E!
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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