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The news has been all over the place with the rumor that American Idol was in talks with Howard Stern to take over for Simon’s spot on American Idol.

Howard doesn’t need American Idol, American Idol needs Howard Stern. Howard had his first ever Cockeyoke contest today in which artists came onto the show and performed in a contest for a cash prize. These groups knew that they would be performing live on the Howard Stern Show but of course there would be some twist in the contest. Do I really even need to explain the name Cockeyoke…the groups had to sing into a mic being held in place near Sal the Stockbroker’s cock. The level of talent that appeared on the show was amazing including past American Idol contestants, bands with offers on the table and well established groups.

The groups Howard had on all did really well and this contest was not only fun but the groups sang songs that legitimately could be heard on radio or TV. WIth the success of Cockeyoke you may now see this move to HowardTV and have a life of it’s own.

Howard Stern has not been shy in telling everyone know that he does have musical talent. Howard Stern has helped launch the careers of many artists, including Bon Jovi and Sugar Ray. Howard Stern also had The Foo Fighters perform Everlong acoustic in studio which turned out to be a major hit for the band in which many stations picked up the acoustic version.

People may be off put by the name Howard Stern but his influence on media and the entertainment we consume daily has no doubt been influenced by Howard Stern.