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Bands on the Run

Bands on the Run is an American reality competition television series which first aired on VH1 from April 2 to July 15, 2001. The show featured four unsigned bands competing for a prize package which included $50,000 in cash, $100,000 in musical equipment from Guitar Center, a showcase in front of recording executives, and a fully produced music video to be aired on VH1.

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Bob Hamel
Self
Ramsey Fauset
Self
Rayshele Teige
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Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

San Francisco

Mon, Apr 2, 2001

Bands compete on a tour across the USA for cash, musical gear, and a chance to sign to a major label. Whoever has the best ticket sales and sells the most merch wins.

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Awards

  • 2001 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Non-Fiction Program (Special Class) - nominated

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