Rock Star: INXS finds a new lead singer
Well, Rock Star: INXS is going to be interesting even after the show ends, given that, in the end, the band picked the drama-creating J.D. as their new lead singer. His performance with them was fine (as was Marty’s), but I think his smoking arrangement of “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” is likely what carried the day. Marty failed to show INXS anything new, which was a mistake, and I think he knew it before he stepped out on stage.
So, J.D. has got the musical and performance chops. We know that. I just think we’re looking at a very volatile, very “look at me” guy being added to a mix of people who are very comfortable together after all these years. It’ll be interesting to see if J.D. is their lead singer after this first album and tour. I could see him deciding he’s too big of a star and wanting a solo career before the tour is even over.
It’ll be interesting to see if Marty gets back together with his band, the Lovehammers, now. Depending on how the band feels about him — and they did hold parties for him every Tuesday night during the show at a local bar — this might be a great break for them.
Anyway, good show, and I’ll always have “Trees” on my iPod, whatever else happens.
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I was extremely surprised that Mig was the first of the final three eliminated. While I thought Bohemian Rhapsody wasn’t a good choice for him I thought he was the most versatile throughout the competition and the most consistent. I mean only once in the bottom three he obviously had alot of folks that thought he was good.
JD is a fantastic showman and my guess is given their history with MH, the boys of INXS are use to dealing with a bit of drama. Hopefully JD has come out of this a little more level headed.
I still wish Mig would run away with the house band and go big.
“My name is Earl” was hysterical. Even my wife loved it.
Comment by JR — September 21, 2005 @ 13:23
“My Name Is Earl” far exceeded my expectations. I question how long they can keep the shtick up (will it last longer than two seasons?), but for now it’s a lot of fun.
The season premier of “Lost” was amazaing. Scary, suspenseful and seriously confusing! LOVED it.
Comment by Jonah Weiland — September 22, 2005 @ 12:49