The Shake Up

There is a new host in town; we hear Mario Lopez is crushed. It has recently been announced that famous rock n’ roll iPhone icon, Rockin Ted, will be the official host/mascot for the YAP Tent at the Kentucky State Fair. It had been unclear if Ted would be able to make time in his busy schedule for the gig, but it has now been confirmed that contracts have been signed.

Rockin Ted was originally set to audition for the Battle of the Bands competition. However, due to his recent rise to celebrity status, a move to official mascot seemed to be App-tly appropriate.

“I’m just really excited man,” said Rockin Ted. “I couldn’t believe I was picked to be official mascot, it’s pretty wicked.”

When Rockin Ted hit the App circuit earlier this year, he was quickly downloaded by fans from all over the state, country, and the world. But as a Louisville native, Ted is staying grounded by showing his support for up-and-coming local bands competing in this years competition.

“It’s just so cool that YAP gives a place for these sweet bands to show their stuff,” Rockin Ted said. “When they asked me if I could find some time to be the mascot I was like,’ Yeah, totally sounds awesome.’”

What does Louisiville’s biggest rock star have in common with Steve Jobs? If you guesssed hair style, you’re dead wrong. Actually, they don’t really have anything in common, except for the fact that is he a downloadable App for Apple iPod touches, iPads and iPhones.

In just a little more than a month, Rockin Ted has taken the App Store by storm, and strummed and head banged his way into the hearts and electronic devices of fans everywhere.

Rockin Ted was given his big break by Louisville App creation company, 32 Leap. While this animated interactive guitar player has yet to make it onto the Billboard Charts, he has already graced the Top Paid iPhone Entertainment Apps List, as well as securing an impressive 23rd place in the What’s Hot segment of iPhone Entertainment Apps! Rockin Ted has already been downloaded in 20 countries, making him a world famous rock icon.

Even with all the media attention, Rockin Ted hasn’t lost sight of what’s important, and that’s the music. Unlike other performers in his genre, you can see Rockin Ted perform for just a $0.99 download at the App Store. Or, see him at the Kentucky State Fair Battle of the Bands competition in August. We have yet to confirm we can lock him down for a performance, but his people tell us he is pretty excited about the opportunity, as he is a huge fan of the Fair…