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Rob Mills or Millsy (born June 1982) is an Australian pop singer, he placed 5th in the first series of Australian Idol. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Australian Idol is the Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ...

Early life

Born in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Mills attended Brentwood Secondary College for Years 7-10 and then attended Box Hill Senior Secondary College for his VCE years to study their music program. At the age of 17 Mills decided to pursue a career in pop music. He formed a band called "The Megamen" with two friends and soon developed a keen following on the Melbourne live music scene especially their sessions every Sunday at the Red Eagle Hotel at Albert Park. Rob Mills unsuccessfully auditioned for the second series of Popstars in 2001. Melbourne (pronounced ) is the second most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 3. ... Name Brentwood Secondary College Address Watsons RD Suburb Glen Waverley, Victoria 3150 Established 1969 Community Urban Type State Secondary Religion Non denominational Students Approx. ... Box Hill Senior Secondary College, formerly Box Hill Technical School, is a state-run co-educational senior secondary school. ... For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... Melbourne (pronounced ) is the second most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 3. ... Albert Park is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... Countries which had a version of Popstars Popstars is an international reality television program and a precursor to the Idol series. ...

Currently

Mills travelled around Asia and Europe for most of 2006 and returned saying he was a 'changed man'. He blogged his travels on popular blogging site "BlogSpot". He already has plans for 2007 including public and private shows and gearing up to play the lead role in the Perth, Australia production of HAIR the musical in May. He is set to take on popular site YouTube by filming himself on location and posting his adventures. Mills is currently a co-host on the channel nine tv show 'The Mint' airing Mon - Sat 12am. World map showing the location of Asia. ... World map showing the location of Europe. ... For other cities named Perth, see Perth. ... For the film, see Hair (film). ... YouTube is a popular free video sharing website which lets users upload, view, and share video clips. ...

Australian Idol

His audition for the first series of Australian Idol was successful and he made the top five. He performed on "Rise Up" the #1 Australian single performed by all the Australian Idol finalists in 2003. Mills performed the song "Dirty Girl" on the double platinum album Australian Idol: Final 12 soundtrack released in October 2003. Australian Idol is the Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ... Single cover. ... Australian Idol is the Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ... Shootenanny! (pronounced shü-t&n-a-nE) is a 2003 album by the band Eels. ... Australian Idol is the Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 2003 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Millsy's Australian Idol Song List:

1. Melbourne Audition - "Swear It Again" (Westlife)
2. Semi Final Group 5 - "Angels" (Robbie Williams)
3. Final 12 (70's) - "Alright Now" (Free)
4. Final 10 (#1 Hits) - "You Don't Treat Me No Good No More" (Sonia Dada)
5. Final 8 (Aussie Hits) - "Take Me Back" (Noiseworks)
6. Final 6 (80's) - "If I Could" (1927)
7. Up, Close & Personal - "When You Say Nothing At All" (Ronan Keating)
8. Final 5 (R&B/Soul) - "Too Close" (Next) & "If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time" (R.Kelly)

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Post-Idol

Mills confessed on the tv show Spicks and Specks that he had a brief but highly publicised tryst with celebrity heiress Paris Hilton at the Melbourne Cup of 2003. He later made fun of the tryst by singing 'I Love Paris' (originally by Frank Sinatra) to close off the show. He signed a contract with BMG in 2004. His first album Up All Night was released in Australia on June 14, 2004 and debuted in the top 40. The first single from the album "Ms Vanity" was released on May 31 in Australia and debuted at #6 in the Australian singles charts. The Spicks and Specks set This article is about the Australian TV show Spicks and Specks. ... “Megastar” redirects here. ... Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is an American celebrity and socialite. ... The 1976 cup won by Van Der Hum. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 2003 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American jazz oriented popular singer and Academy Award-winning actor. ... BMG (Bertelsmann Music Group) is one of the six divisions of Bertelsmann. ... June 14 is the 165th day of the year (166th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

During Triple M's Tsunami Fundraiser, where people pledged money to hear their favourite song played, Mills rang up and requested his own song. Triple M is a network of radio stations owned by the Austereo Radio Network. ... The tsunami that struck Malé in the Maldives on December 26, 2004. ...

Mills' music career did not enjoy strong success. He hosted a television show "Stooged" on Channel 10, a hidden-camera show where contestants must prove to their closest friends they have done important and extreme things they have not. The show premiered on July 28, 2005, but was promptly cancelled. He is currently aiming towards musical theatre. Mills' recently appeared in the stage musical Grease as Johnny Casino and is also currently penning new songs for an independent release. Ten Network logo Network TEN so called because it broadcasts on Channel TEN in most cities, is Australias third but possibly most profitable television network. ... is the 209th day of the year (210th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Recently Mills appeared on the 2007 Mothers Day special of Spicks and Specks with his mother. Contestants on the show were correctly able to pair them together. The Spicks and Specks set This article is about the Australian TV show Spicks and Specks. ...

Rob spent three years as front man for the Mega Men, eventually becoming one of the most successful pub bands in Melbourne with packed houses at every gig.

In 2003, Rob auditioned for Australian Idol . He found himself into the Top 12, on what became the highest rating TV show in history. He was signed to BMG shortly after the Idol Tour and his first single, Ms. Vanity debuted at #6 on the Australian charts, reaching Gold status. His debut album Up All Night was released in June 2004, featuring seven co-written tracks.

Rob embarked on an east coast tour playing to his many fans from Cairns to Melbourne in August and September followed by various performances around town including the Channel 9 AFL Grand Final Breakfast and Carols by Candlelight . In 2005 Rob was host of a brand new TV show called STOOGED for Network Ten.

GREASE - The Arena Spectacular was yet another chapter for the many talents of Rob Mills, taking to the stage as the pop star idol "JOHNNY CASINO" Rob delighted audiences around Australia throughout May and June 2005.

After the obligatory backpacking trip around Europe in 2006, Rob is back and already on the go with various corporate and music gigs and the lead role in the Perth production of HAIR in May 2007

Discography

Albums

• Up All Night (2004) - #21 Australia.

Up All Night is the debut album for Rob Mills released on June 14, 2004. ...

Singles

• Dirty Girl - (Radio Promo Release Only)
• Ms Vanity - #6 Australia (Gold)
• Every Single Day - #24 Australia
• Overrated - (Digital Release Only)

External links

• Rob Mills home page
• Rob Mills 'Travelling Mills' Travel Blog