Jon Bon Jovi producing rock star TV series

LOS ANGELES: Rocker Jon Bon Jovi has signed up as the executive producer for an upcoming TV series.

The 53-year-old Bon Jovi star will work on reality TV show " If I Wasn't A Rock Star", which will follow famous musicians as they return to their hometowns to consider what life might be like if they weren't in the music industry, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The series will be developed by The Weinstein Company, Prototype Entertainment and 3 Ball Entertainment and the singer will work alongside Bob Weinstein who is also serving as an executive producer.

"I was drawn to this project simply because it will be a celebration of the working men and women of this country. They are the real rock stars," Jovi said.

Weinstein added in a statement, "We couldn't be more thrilled to be teaming up with Jon Bon Jovi and the teams at Prototype and 3 Ball to bring 'If I Wasn't a Rock Star' to audiences.

"The series will offer music fans a chance to see their favourite stars as they've never imagined them before. We can't wait to see what other amazing talent comes on board."