And now it's time to say goodbye to Chuck...
   
After 4-1/2 years as an original member of the Red Hot Horn Dawgs, lead singer/guitarist Chuck Friedrichs left the band to pursue movie and hairdressing contracts in Hollywood.

Chuck's farewell tour with the Dawgs came to a close at the Speedway Bar on March 20, 2004, which led to a nationwide search for his replacement:

 

The 2004 American Horn Dawg Search!

 

Since this was an important and extensive search, we were even able to borrow celebrity judges to help us with the difficult choices which lay ahead of us.

 

The competition was fierce, and some of the auditions and talent were not exactly what we were looking for...

Members of the boy band, "5 Bad Boyz from Da Hood" sang their rendition of Over the Rainbow...

   

...to a less than appreciative board of Horn Dawg judges...

 

"Dawgs, you ain't no Red Hot Horn Dawgs!"

-- Randy Jackson, Judge

   
   

2 more Horn Dawg hopefuls even tried their luck with dancing, but failed to thrill us...

   

"Perhaps the phrase, 'Red NOT Horn Dawgs' would best apply to you -- you were dreadful.  Absolutely the worst I've ever, ever seen." -- Simon Cowell, Judge

 

As the search continued, our hopes began to dwindle.  How would we ever be able to find the right person to become our newest Red Hot Horn Dawg?  And then, it happened -- 2 fabulously talented individuals walked into the auditions!
 

 

Local acting and singing sensation:

Audrey Lauren!

 

     

"Audrey, you are truly a multi-talented young lady, who is most deserving of the honor of becoming the next American Horn Dawg!  You rock, young lady!  I love you and would like to buy you a castle!" -- Simon Cowell, Judge

   
   

And

Local dancing and singing sensation:

Brian Skinner!

 

 

 

"Brian, you are a DAWG, man!  A true American Horn Dawg -- you rock!" -- Randy Jackson, Judge

"Brian, you sure know how to shake your groove thang and wow a crowd.  I love you, and I want you to move into my mansion with me!  You're HOT!" -- Paula Abdul, Judge

"Mfffmmm!" -- Simon Cowell, Judge

Congratulations to both Audrey and Brian,

and welcome to the Dawg Haus!