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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Friday, September 09, 2005 - 7:35 am
Should an individual be bigger than the group? Look at the Temptations. Heck they're even trying to replace Left Eye from TLC.
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Hummingbird
Member
08-21-2002
| Friday, September 09, 2005 - 7:49 am
I didn't know they were brothers either. Could have guessed that the one with the Charley Chan mustache was the one not related.
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Northwestblonde
Member
09-01-2005
| Friday, September 09, 2005 - 1:34 pm
I must say I'm baffled as to why people like JD. The guy sings off key half the time and the other half is spent trashing other contestants or acting like he's the second coming. I've been a fan of INXS since I was in high school (I'm 37 now) and can honestly say I would have a hard time listening to their music if JD was fronting the band. On the other hand, I can easily see Marty, Mig, or Suzie as lead singer and swing back and forth on whether Marty or Mig will end up being the winner.
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Friday, September 09, 2005 - 3:35 pm
Well, I gotta give JD props. IMO he blew 'Mystify' out of the water compared to the other inxs songs we have seen performed. His tone was so much like Michael Hutchence's, my jaw dropped. My perception is that inxs had ruled them out mentally in favor of Suzie and Marty, but now they may be reconsidering. I think its been abundantly clear for several weeks now that they have no interest in Mig, despite being a fan favorite. That said, unfortunately I have to agree with most of the neg stuff that has been said about JD to some degree It is a shame, and amazing to see, how none of this people seem like a great fit. Who would think it would be this difficult for inxs to find a lead? This has been an interesting process for sure..
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, September 09, 2005 - 3:59 pm
The question is....do we want a Michael Hutchence impersonator or an original that can bring INXS to new heights.
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Sasha
Member
07-22-2005
| Friday, September 09, 2005 - 4:08 pm
Wll I think JD is original. This was shown through his performances of California Dreaming, Hand in My Pocket, Suspicious Minds and Come as You Are. So maybe he can bring some of that uniqueness and creativity with him when he becomes the lead singer of INXS. Yeah, I am dreaming in will win... but a girl can always dream.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Friday, September 09, 2005 - 4:33 pm
sasha, that is exactly why i love JD!
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Tiernet
Member
06-07-2004
| Friday, September 09, 2005 - 4:36 pm
Thanks Madelane, it was "The Strangest Party (These are the times)" I have found a copy of it and it has some common INXS characteristics but it does not copy the song from what I can tell...
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Friday, September 09, 2005 - 4:39 pm
True, JD was asked where he would take the band... But I agree with you Sasha that JD is exceptionally creative force. I bet he could do killer arrangements on the old inxs tunes that would really rock... sorta resurrect them in an exciting way while staying true to the inxs 'sound.' which is exactly I bet what they would want on tour. I actually thought his renditon of 'Mystify' was nicely reminiscent of MH. For whatever reason I didn't find it to be a lame imitation (if I shut my eyes ) Then as for new material, the band can't overlook that his original was the fan favorite. and he seems so devoted to melding with them artistically. My guess is they are probably wondering to what extent they could mold and 'mature' him. He really shot himself in the foot when he showed up to sing their song unprepared 
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Westtexan
Member
07-16-2004
| Friday, September 09, 2005 - 5:57 pm
Maybe INXS should just adopt a new name, pick a charismatic singer, retire the old songs and start brand new. They need to pick one of the final four with whom they can get along and who will contribute artistically to the band. I love the old INXS songs, but they are an 80's/90's sound. They need to find a way to fit with the new generation, of which I am not, so I don't know how they would do this. Few rockers can keep evolving with each new decade and its evolving music, and that is even when they have their original lead singer. This may be a tough competition for the contestants, but it is even tougher for INXS to comeback.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 5:36 pm
Did anyone watch tonight's show? I still think that INXS is leaning very heavily toward JD. It seems they still have a few concerns about him, but overall they feel he's the best fit with "OB" INXS...comments about the bad boy edge, important for him to be part of a family, etc. I do think they like Suzie's voice and don't want to appear to be writing off a woman too quickly. They still seems overly concerned about how she would take the pressures of the job. I think they are pretty much writing Mig off. They still see him as a theatre performer rather than fronting a band. Sad, how they keep bringing up what a "nice guy" he is as if it were a stigma. I guess I feel for him in that capacity. I'm kind of like that too..pretty agreeable with people, BUT in no means do I let anyone make a doormat of me. I think that's the point Mig was trying to make to them. Marty, let's see. I still think there are qualities about him they like..mentioned self-confidence, reliability, etc. However, I still get the impression that Marty might want to have more control within the band than they might be willing to give. They even asked him tonight if he likes to be in control...and he said yes! Song selections: JD: Money (Pink Floyd), Pretty Vegas Marty: Creep (Radiohead), Trees Mig: Paint It Black (Rolling Stones) Suzie: ?? Didn't hear..must have missed a few seconds. I think by giving JD and Marty each two songs it's more telling of INXS's fav two for the job.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 5:57 pm
I always forget to watch on Sunday until it's too late!
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Otherwhen
Member
09-10-2005
| Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 5:58 pm
I think CBS is missing the boat here with their final four contestants. They shouldn't let INXS have one. They now have the perfect cast to remake a classic tv series: JD--Mike, Mig--Davy, Marty--Peter, Susie--Micky. The Monkees 2005.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 6:04 pm
Interesting idea Otherwhen! Livin' in the mansion...now they need some wild transportation! LOL They could showcase their original music. I could picture a video for Marty's "Trees" already!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 6:14 pm
J.D. wears "Go F**k Your Self" t-shirt on Rock Star One of the four remaining contestants on CBS’ Rock Star: INXS wore a t-shirt on the show that appeared to be a series of Asian characters. J.D., who is generally fond of wearing shirts that have malfunctioning buttons, wore the shirt during week eight, and it appeared to be innocuous. But anyone who tilted their head to the right while looking at him saw that the shirt clearly read “Go F**k Your Self.” The shirt was originally spotted by blogger Tian, and as Adrants points out, “Censors did not catch the trick and images of the contestant are all over the Rockstar INXS website (as we figured, CBS has removed the images) and, presumably, were broadcast as well.” Adrants has preserved images of the shirt from CBS’ photo gallery. As the competition enters its final weeks, The Chicago Tribune’s Karen Budell went to LA and reports on the “Ten things we learned when attending a taping of the show at CBS Studios in L.A.” Among them: the “contestants have to wake up around 4:30 a.m. for the taping of Wednesday elimination shows in order to choose their outfit, go through hair and makeup, practice, do sound checks, etc.” How will the final three contestants know what INXS songs they have to sing? They “learn the back catalog in preparation of whatever song the band throws their way; they then have about 30 seconds until the band starts playing,” the Tribune reports. http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/rock_star_inxs/2005_Sep_11_jd_shirt
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 6:20 pm
Mak1, they are showing it again later tonight: VH1 RockStar-11:00 p.m. CST
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 7:07 pm
Thanks, Kc!
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 7:13 pm
All three guys got two songs. They did not show Suzie's songs.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 7:19 pm
What was Mig's second song? I only heard him mention the Stones song.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 8:13 pm
Listening to JD sing INXS last week, it seemed to me that he would probably be a good fit for them if they are looking for someone similar to Michael H. I think of all the ones left, Marty could be a huge star on his own. He has a presence that none of the others have. His original songs were killer and I could listen to him over and over.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 8:54 pm
Looks like RockStar is coming on at midnight CST! The info I gave earlier was from my local TV guide. Guess VH1 changed their programing tonight. Sorry! 
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Kimmo
Member
05-02-2003
| Monday, September 12, 2005 - 12:06 am
The recap says that MiG's second song is Seal's "Kiss from a Rose." I didn't get to watch tonight!
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Monday, September 12, 2005 - 4:58 am
It's okay, Kc. I checked local listings and taped it. Thanks again.
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Hummingbird
Member
08-21-2002
| Monday, September 12, 2005 - 2:41 pm
Dang, I wanted to see the shirt. I watched the show and didn't notice anything.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Monday, September 12, 2005 - 2:50 pm
Thanks Kimmo! I guess I missed the fact everyone got two songs. I think someone (forgot who) was commenting that Marty and JD were lucky to get to do the originals again. That's why I guess I thought they were the only ones who got two songs! (Wouldn't be very fair though, would that? ) "Kiss From a Rose" is a pretty song...very different from "Paint It Black." Mak1, glad you checked the listings. I should know better than to trust my TV guide. Seems they're always changing things around these days. They're probably printed up too far in advance.
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