With his single "Light On" just starting to impact radio, and a debut album expected to chart big when it’s released next month, is it any wonder David Cook would need a venue the size of a football field for his first video? On Oct. 16, the reigning American Idol and his newly assembled band (pictured, left to right: Neal Tiemann, lead guitar; Joey Clement,
bass; Kyle Peek, drums; Cook, vocals/guitar; Andy Skib, keyboards/guitar) took to the field at L.A. Valley College to film a performance clip for "Light On." But while the stadium vibe may have felt a bit like the Beatles at Shea, surprisingly, there was no audience in sight. Rather, the overnight shoot focused on Cook, who’s by now well-versed in the art of emoting for the cameras, and was purposely light on extras and volume, due to the school’s proximity to residential areas.
Despite a handful of complaints from residences in the nearby Valley
Glen neighborhood, the video went off without a hitch. Cook arrived at
11 p.m. and shot mostly solo footage for the first three hours, while
his bandmates tried to stay warm in a makeshift trailer compound where
they fully absorbed the cliched Hollywood adage, "hurry up and wait."
Keeping Cook toasty, meanwhile, was girlfriend (and TV Guide Channel
personality) Kimberly Caldwell, who accompanied him to the shoot.
After a couple of wardrobe changes, the band joined in and pounded
their way through the song for more than a dozen takes. All instruments
had to be muted during filming, but that didn’t stop director Wayne
Isham (Bon Jovi, Metallica, Britney Spears)
from yelling to turn the track up louder, nor did it hinder Cook from
belting for real (as opposed to lip-synching). By daylight, things were
starting to wrap and Cook was finally let go at 6:30 a.m. Fortunately,
he had the next day off, but there’s little rest for the weary in Idol-land. Soon, Cook will be off to New York for Saturday Night Live and a slew of other TV appearances.
Despite a handful of complaints from residences in the nearby ValleyGlen neighborhood, the video went off without a hitch. Cook arrived at11 p.m. and shot mostly solo footage for the first three hours, whilehis bandmates tried to stay warm in a makeshift trailer compound wherethey fully absorbed the cliched Hollywood adage, "hurry up and wait."Keeping Cook toasty, meanwhile, was girlfriend (and TV Guide Channelpersonality) Kimberly Caldwell, who accompanied him to the shoot.
After a couple of wardrobe changes, the band joined in and poundedtheir way through the song for more than a dozen takes. All instrumentshad to be muted during filming, but that didn’t stop director WayneIsham (Bon Jovi, Metallica, Britney Spears)from yelling to turn the track up louder, nor did it hinder Cook frombelting for real (as opposed to lip-synching). By daylight, things werestarting to wrap and Cook was finally let go at 6:30 a.m. Fortunately,he had the next day off, but there’s little rest for the weary in Idol-land. Soon, Cook will be off to New York for Saturday Night Live and a slew of other TV appearances.
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Heh, cool little story. Poor chilly band! Lucky neighbors to get free Cooksound! Ok they may not have felt that way.
Like I stated on another page, DAVID COOK deserves to be named your Entertainer of the Year!! He continues to work hard and push forward with what sounds like a very promising career. His album is due to drop November 18th and from everything I’m reading it seems like it will be a chart topper!!
Cool, seems like it will be a nice video and all the band is part of it. Yeah!
And what an artist, sings even if doesn’t have too.
I’m so excited for the video!!! and that’s great that he was actually singing for the video
Great article, we love to know about DAVID.
WHAT THE HELL IS KIMBERLY CALDWELL DOING OVER THE SHOOT???? GET OUT OF THE WAY! YOU DONT HAVE A CAREER ANYMORE! STOP USING DAVID COOKS POPULARITY.
Pdd, shut up! You’re a loser!
She’s there cause HE WANTS HER TO BE THERE! Take that, you freak. Leave Kim alone and let David be happy.
Thanks so much for the article. So excited for this album, this band, this EPICNESS. PS. Please make that photo way bigger. Like, now.
Love that pic of David, Andy, and Neal together again:D
I love that he actually sang-that just makes him more wonderful in my eyes:) I can’t wait to see the vid and hear the album!!!
Eeeek!!! OMG!! I cannot wait!!! And its so great to see Andy and Neal!!! And welcoming the new guys..Joey & Kyle!!! Yeah I cannot wait to see the video and CANNOT wait for the album!! I know it will be nothing but amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is so sweet that Kim was able to be there for him.
David is a smart guy..he obviously loves her and I think she’s something solid in his life. That pic of the band is freakin amazing and I cannot wait to see this video!!!
I can’t wait to see this video!
I can’t wait to see it! Great story, and I love the picture of the band!
Cook Rawks!!!! Great article. Can’t wait to see the video. A chart topper for sure.
Thank you so much for this great article and the first picture I have seen of the band. I am so psyched up about this CD. David Cook is a phenomenal entertainer. I love his voice and the heart and soul he puts into everything he sings. Then look at the talent that went into this CD in terms of co writers. So many established singers/song writers who believe in this artist. November 18th cannot get here soon enough. If Light On is any indication, this is going to be a great, great CD.
omg did anyone just see the house episode???
That band is a sexy beast!
This man is an amazing talent. The single Light On is a great rock song. I’m sure the video will be awesome. But I can’t wait for the new album. Word’s out that is is incredible! This man is the best rock voice to come along in a very long time. He needs to tour fast!
This man is an amazing talent. The single Light On is a great rock song. I’m sure the video will be awesome. But I can’t wait for the new album. Word’s out that it is incredible! This man is the best rock voice to come along in a very long time. He needs to tour fast!
I’m glad Kimberly could be there to keep him warm. I don’t know about love…don’t know if they’ve even had enough time together, but they are so cute together.
Okay. The band is GORGEOUS. David, Neil, Andy, Joey, & Kyle FTW!
Are they lookin ready or not!!! This band will plode the entertainment industry! So much talent in one group is astounding!
Yay for the return of the Les Paul! Cannot wait for this album and love seeing an actual photo of the band. Glad to see Dave back with Neal and Andy and the new guys look to be fitting right in.
It sounds like a fun night with lots of fun and music from DC and the band. It’s so great to see Neal and Andy there with DC and welcome the new guys, too. Can’t wait for the album and the tour.
I was hoping he wasn’t still with Kimberly Caldwell.
hottest band EVER. can we have that photo a little bigger, please?
and i really wish caldwell would gtfo.
Just so long as She doesn’t give him advice on what to do or what is right, or what is wrong etc, etc..
Damn that is one pretty band. Andy looks particularly hot there. Can’t wait to actually see them live.
THREE guitars! Hot guys… damn, that must have been one rocking shoot!
That band is going to be on the top of rock music one day. Kim Caldwell is adorable and I’m glad they are together.