The series was created by Michael Rauch, based on the book of the same name, by Kyle Smith. The first episode aired on January 17, 2006, on CBS, attracting an audience of 8.6 million viewers. By its third episode on February 7, viewership was down to 6.2 million, and CBS pulled it from the schedule. VH1 announced plans to re-broadcast the three episodes broadcast on CBS and air the five remaining unaired episodes. The show featured established musicians (often in bit roles) and also features fictional musicians.