Jem and The Holograms, sometimes simply known as The Holograms, is an all-female American rock band.
Members[]
History[]
Cartoon Continuity[]
IDW Continuity[]
As in the cartoon, the band's original name, The Holograms, appears to be based on Emmett Benton's sophisticated supercomputer, Synergy, who is capable of projecting complex audiovisual holograms. While it is unclear if her other sisters were aware of Synergy in any way until her re-activation (Showtime, Part One), Jerrica witnessed Synergy's prototype on at least one occasion as a child (Dark Jem, Part Five).
At its inception, the band consisted of:
- Jem (lead vocals, songwriter)
- Kimber Benton (keytar, songwriter, backup vocals)
- Shana Elmsford (drums, backup vocals)
- Aja Leith (lead guitar, backup vocals)
It was mentioned during an in-universe interview[1] for The Score that The Holograms had been performing together in their garage for at least a decade before they were discovered (Showtime, Part Two). This means that the girls were approximately 13 years old (Jerrica and Aja), 12 years old (Shana), and 8 years old (Kimber) respectively when they began. Emmett told the girls that they had to wait until Kimber graduated high school before they could try to perform as a band professionally.
The Holograms respected Emmett's wishes even after his death, and waited until Kimber was 18 years old before organizing a music video shoot. They made three attempts at recording, but each ended in disaster, due to Jerrica experiencing incapacitating stage fright in front of a camera (Showtime, Part One).
After Synergy was accidentally re-activated by a lightning storm, Jerrica learned that Emmett intended Synergy to be a gift for his daughters. He left Jerrica a pair of red, star-shaped earrings, which act as mini holographic projectors, allowing her to activate and command Synergy at will. This discovery lead to Jerrica transforming herself into Jem for the first time (Showtime, Part One).
Now performing as her holographic alter-ego, Jem, Jerrica was able to overcome her stage fright in front of a camera. Jerrica herself stepped out of the spotlight and became the band's manager. Jem took on the role of lead singer. The band changed its name to Jem and The Holograms (Showtime, Part Two).
The band recorded their music video, enhanced by Synergy's special effects, and entered it into The Misfits VS! music video contest, organized by 5x5 Records. Jem and The Holograms were so successful that they made it to the final of the contest - and were given the opportunity to perform with The Misfits - but were disqualified from the contest when their on-going rivalry with The Misfits led to a food fight (Showtime, Part Six).
Nevertheless, 5x5 Records were sufficiently impressed with The Holograms's stage presence and popularity, that they signed the band to their record label (Viral!, Part One), and invited them to be the opening act for The Misfits' West Coast Tour (Viral!, Part Two).
Despite their newfound fame, The Holograms still maintain strong links with The Starlight Foundation. The Holograms frequently attend the associated Starlight Community Center and act as volunteer mentors to the children there. They have also performed in a benefit concert for the Foundation.
Movie Continuity[]
Songs[]
| Cartoon continuity | |||
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| Debut | Songs | ||
| Episode 01 |  Only The Beginning
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| Episode 02 | Like A Dream
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&  Click-Clash
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| Episode 03 | Twilight In Paris
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Gettin' Down to Business
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I Got My Eye On You
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| Episode 04 | Deception
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Too Close For Comfort
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Truly Outrageous
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| Episode 05 | She's Got the Power
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Music Is Magic
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| Episode 06 | Who Is He Kissing
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Jealousy
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| Episode 07 | Show Me the Way
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Love Is Doin' It To Me
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| Episode 08 | Putting It All Together
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People Who Care
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| Episode 09 | We Can Make A Difference
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Share A Little Bit Of Yourself
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| Episode 10 | Something Is Missing In My Life
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Love Unites Us
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| Episode 11 | & It's Workin' Out/It's Doin' Me In
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Love Is Here
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| Episode 12 | It Depends on the Mood I'm In
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Time is Running Out
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| Episode 13 | She Makes an Impression
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When It's Only Me and The Music
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| Episode 14 | Runnin' Like The Wind
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Friend Or Stranger
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| Episode 15 | Come On In, The Water's Fine
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We Can Change It
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| Episode 16 | Can't Get My Love Together
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Broadway Magic
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| Episode 17 | There's A Melody Playin'
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| Episode 18 | How You Play the Game
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| Episode 19 | Here Comes Trouble
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| Episode 20 | Set Your Sails
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| Episode 21 | Rock And Roll Is Forever
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&  Let's Not Forget The Past
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| Episode 22 | I'm Coming From Behind
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Back In Shape
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| Episode 24 | & Jam All Night Long
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| Episode 25 | I Believe In Happy Endings
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| Episode 26 | Glitter and Gold
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& We're Up/You're Down
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| Episode 27 | Believe In Yourself
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| Episode 28 | Beat This
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All's Right With the World
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| Episode 29 | She Makes an Impression
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Dear Diary
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| Episode 30 | Imagine Me
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The Real Me
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| Episode 31 | & Bad Influence
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| Episode 32 | Nightmare
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| Episode 33 | You're Always in My Heart
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| Episode 34 | Take the Time
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Open a Book
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| Episode 35 | Aztec Enchantment
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Love Will Show the Way
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| Episode 36 | It Could Be You
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| Episode 37 | Jazz Has
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| Episode 38 | Takes Work
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| Episode 40 | Look Inside Yourself
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| Episode 41 | KJEM
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| Episode 42 | It's Fun To Be Scared
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| Episode 43 | Freedom
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| Episode 44 | I'm Taking A Train
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All Across The Country
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| Episode 45 | Let Me Take You To The Mardi Gras
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Everybody Wears a Mask
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| Episode 46 | In The Land of The Midnight Sun
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Safe and Sound
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| Episode 47 | Love's Not Easy
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To The Rescue
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Flowers in My Hair
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| Episode 48 | Shangri-La
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Let the Music Play
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| Episode 49 | We're Making It Happen
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Rockin' Down Through Time
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| Episode 50 | Between Me and You
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| Episode 51 | First Love
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| Episode 52 | Hollywood Jem
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You Already Know
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| Episode 53 | Tomorrow is My Wedding Day
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Happy Ever After
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| Episode 55 | & &  Now
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| Episode 56 | One of Those Days
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The Last Laugh
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| Episode 57 | You'll Never Win My Love
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& Let Me Go
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Our Love Makes You Beautiful
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| Episode 58 | Music and Danse
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Falling In Love With A Stranger
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| Episode 59 | Midsummer Night's Madness
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| Episode 61 | & Believe/Don't Believe
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| Episode 62 | Straight From the Heart
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| Episode 63 | Too Much
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| Episode 65 | Family is
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& & This Is Farewell
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| IDW continuity | |
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| Debut | Songs |
| Issue #1 | Breathe
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| Issue #2 | MoreMoreMore
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| Issue #5 | Bad Bitten
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| Issue #12 | Facade
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| Issue #17 | Breaking Away
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| Outrageous Annual (2015) | & The Kitten Song
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Gallery[]
IDW Character Bios[]
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References[]
- ↑ Here Comes Success: The Jem Interview, by Rio Pacheco (March 6th, 2015)
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