Anybody have a prediction?
Will it be Marty, Mig, or J.D.?
Will it be Marty, Mig, or J.D.?
Rock Star INXS
Originally posted by Xavier Bush, Power Forward:I cannot predict who will win, but I can pretty much assure you both the viewing audience - and music as a whole - will lose.
Anybody have a prediction?
Will it be Marty, Mig, or J.D.?
I'm picking Marty Casey. You can see his performances of songs by Franz Ferdinand, Radiohead, the Killers, Pink Floyd, Britney Spears, and more right here:
http://www.martycasey.org/
http://www.martycasey.org/
OK, I watched some of this last night. The singing wasn't bad, but the band was just going through the motions. They all look like tools, as well.
Did I miss something, or was Gary Gary Beers not there?
Did I miss something, or was Gary Gary Beers not there?
He was there, on bass. I think he had a white t-shirt on that said "Army", or something to that effect.
I think they made the right decision in picking JD, though Marty was the only performer that really interested me.
I think they made the right decision in picking JD, though Marty was the only performer that really interested me.
Originally posted by econo:
OK, I watched some of this last night. The singing wasn't bad, but the band was just going through the motions. They all look like tools, as well.
Did I miss something, or was Gary Gary Beers not there?
I actualy caught the last 20 minutes and saw the last 2 perform.
The blonde hair guy… was horid.
The other guy who ended up winning was much better, but basicaly a bad Hutchence clone. Ironicaly he did do a good job of playing my fav INXS song.
Here's a good question, how does the suddenly new picked singer know how to sing the bands brand new lead off single???
In short nobody can replace Hutchence, the idea that this is possible is crazy.
The blonde hair guy… was horid.
The other guy who ended up winning was much better, but basicaly a bad Hutchence clone. Ironicaly he did do a good job of playing my fav INXS song.
Here's a good question, how does the suddenly new picked singer know how to sing the bands brand new lead off single???
In short nobody can replace Hutchence, the idea that this is possible is crazy.
The blonde hair guy… was horid.
wrong, and if you had watched the series, you'd agree with me.
In short nobody can replace Hutchence, the idea that this is possible is crazy
Why not? Hutchence didn't write the music. They just need a pretty frontman with some stage presence and good looks, ala Hutchence. They got what they need.
wrong, and if you had watched the series, you'd agree with me.
In short nobody can replace Hutchence, the idea that this is possible is crazy
Why not? Hutchence didn't write the music. They just need a pretty frontman with some stage presence and good looks, ala Hutchence. They got what they need.
Originally posted by smakawhat:
I actualy caught the last 20 minutes and saw the last 2 perform.
The other guy who ended up winning was much better, but basicaly a bad Hutchence clone. Ironicaly he did do a good job of playing my fav INXS song.
Here's a good question, how does the suddenly new picked singer know how to sing the bands brand new lead off single???
In short nobody can replace Hutchence, the idea that this is possible is crazy.
Did anyone really think they would pick anybody but a Hutchence clone? INXS isn't going to be changing gears anytime soon. They know what works, and are going to be staying the course. Why they even bothered having girls compete on the show is beyond me – granted, they were nice to look at. Note that this was the first episode I saw.
Originally posted by smakawhat:
The other guy who ended up winning was much better, but basicaly a bad Hutchence clone. Ironicaly he did do a good job of playing my fav INXS song.
Yes, I agree. They really never tipped there hat to what they were looking for, but i came to the conclusion that they were looking for someone to plug into the Hutchence formula and JD was their man.
Marty, the blond guy, wanted to update their sound and take them in a newer direction (though his own band the Lovehammers sounds stuck in 90's grunge mode). Probably would have demanded too much creative control.
The girls on the show showed once again that pretty women don't make good rock singers. You have to look like Sleater Kinney if you want to rock.
Marty, the blond guy, wanted to update their sound and take them in a newer direction (though his own band the Lovehammers sounds stuck in 90's grunge mode). Probably would have demanded too much creative control.
The girls on the show showed once again that pretty women don't make good rock singers. You have to look like Sleater Kinney if you want to rock.
Originally posted by econo:
Did anyone really think they would pick anybody but a Hutchence clone? INXS isn't going to be changing gears anytime soon. They know what works, and are going to be staying the course. Why they even bothered having girls compete on the show is beyond me – granted, they were nice to look at. Note that this was the first episode I saw.
Originally posted by smakawhat:
The other guy who ended up winning was much better, but basicaly a bad Hutchence clone. Ironicaly he did do a good job of playing my fav INXS song.
Glad they picked JD-now I won't waste money on their cd or shows. I miss Jordis, liked Marty too.
I couldn't stand JD from day 1. He's too full of himself, guess that's what they were looking for though.
I couldn't stand JD from day 1. He's too full of himself, guess that's what they were looking for though.
The fact that some of you actually watched this makes me question humanity.
I thought it was funny how at the end of the show, Navarro mentioned that INXS had been busy all summer. At first I thought he was joking because essentially they sat on a couch and judged contestants. Then INXS said that they had been in the studio writing songs. Reminded me of the movie Rockstar. I hope the singer understands his role in the band.
Originally posted by Xavier Bush, Power Forward:
Yes, I agree. They really never tipped there hat to what they were looking for, but i came to the conclusion that they were looking for someone to plug into the Hutchence formula and JD was their man.
I take it you're not an America's Next Top Model fan either.
Originally posted by [username edited by p.c. moderator]:
The fact that some of you actually watched this makes me question humanity.
My wife said he was living out of his car prior to the show, and his biggest gig to date seems to have been as an Elvis impersonator. I think the role will fit him well.
Originally posted by econo:
Reminded me of the movie Rockstar. I hope the singer understands his role in the band.
Originally posted by Xavier Bush, Power Forward:
Yes, I agree. They really never tipped there hat to what they were looking for, but i came to the conclusion that they were looking for someone to plug into the Hutchence formula and JD was their man.
Originally posted by econo:I have no clue what that is, but from the title alone, I hope you get syphillis.
I take it you're not an America's Next Top Model fan either.
Originally posted by [username edited by p.c. moderator]:
The fact that some of you actually watched this makes me question humanity.
I'll let you know how it goes.
Originally posted by [username edited by p.c. moderator]:
I have no clue what that is, but from the title alone, I hope you get syphillis.
I say the same thing about the Smashing Pumpkins. And Friends. And people reading the DaVinchi Code. Or going to see Wedding Crashers or Star Wars movies.
No, INXS was not one of the great rock bands of our time. But they are one of those guilty 80's pleasures.
Early on, some of the performances were pretty bad, and that was fun to laugh at. Some of the performances were actually decent, and the songs were generally good classic rock songs.
The goofy looks on the INXS guys and Dave Navarro's faces as well ast he air drumming and singing along as they watched the performances were priceless. They all seemed like generally nice guys who generally found positive things to say to all of the contestants, rather than berating them like I've heard they do on American Idol.
No, INXS was not one of the great rock bands of our time. But they are one of those guilty 80's pleasures.
Early on, some of the performances were pretty bad, and that was fun to laugh at. Some of the performances were actually decent, and the songs were generally good classic rock songs.
The goofy looks on the INXS guys and Dave Navarro's faces as well ast he air drumming and singing along as they watched the performances were priceless. They all seemed like generally nice guys who generally found positive things to say to all of the contestants, rather than berating them like I've heard they do on American Idol.
Originally posted by [username edited by p.c. moderator]:
The fact that some of you actually watched this makes me question humanity.
The whole thing is that INXS would have probably been better off with Terrence Trent D'Arby who was once considered as the replacement. At least with D'Arby they would have had a singer with a bit of soul, which is what Hutchence always tried for but could never muster.
INXS had come great singles, but in the end were a plodding outfit. Take a listen to the rather lifeless bass lines…
INXS had come great singles, but in the end were a plodding outfit. Take a listen to the rather lifeless bass lines…
I heard you get syphillis from tittyfucking to Shins songs. Cripes, who fucks to Shins songs, other than Natalie Portman. And it made her go bald.
Originally posted by [username edited by p.c. moderator]:
Originally posted by econo:I have no clue what that is, but from the title alone, I hope you get syphillis.
I take it you're not an America's Next Top Model fan either.
Originally posted by [username edited by p.c. moderator]:
The fact that some of you actually watched this makes me question humanity.
Originally posted by Xavier Bush, Power Forward:I only picked that song because "Girl On The Wing" is one letter off from "Girl on the Wang" which fit the thread title.
I heard you get syphillis from tittyfucking to Shins songs. Cripes, who fucks to Shins songs, other than Natalie Portman. And it made her go bald.