Goo Goo Dolls guitarist and lead singer John Rzeznik has signed on to become a judge on The Next Great American Band.

The reality series from American Idol producers 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia North America will search undiscovered performing groups when it starts its run on Friday, October 19.

Alongside Rzeznik will be Prince drummer Sheila E. and Australian Idol judge Ian Dickson. New Zealand Idol's Dominic Bowden will host.