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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 9:25 am
Yay for Marty! He and his band will get to go on tour, he gets Dave Navarro to play on his new CD, and he doesn't have to change himself to fit that band. Now who won again???
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 10:17 am
I was so into this show in the beginning but I think the fact that I'm not a rocker kinda kept me from keeping up with it. But glad for Jd
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Holly
Member
06-19-2005
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 12:00 pm
You know, I couldn't help but contrast the level of respect and civility shown for and by the contestents on Rockstar INXS to what we get on American Idol. Kudos to them all on 'Rockstar' for keeping it as genuinely respectful (and intelligent) as they did. (The only one who copped an attitude was JD and he was swiftly put in his place.) Now, who knew Dave Navarro is such a hottie and a sweetie to boot. It was SO refreshing to listen to him speak with such a command of the language without the "Wha'up Dog" BS crap you get on the other show. Rock and Roll!
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Sue
Member
06-02-2005
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 12:34 pm
Best Reality TV show ever...AGREED!!!! Have to agree with you too Holly about Dave Navarro, never really "noticed" him before...he is a hottie 
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Meagain
Member
07-20-2005
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 12:56 pm
For me - it was a perfect ending.
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 1:16 pm
Ladytex, when I look at it from your point of view, I'm glad JD won. I just hope his ego doesn't trip him up, although I think INXS will have no problem keeping him in check.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 1:51 pm
Holly, I totally agree with everything you said about the level of respect and civility, but I have to add that this show put "that other show" to shame when it comes to talent. Every one of these 15 contestants was a talented performer, not a sorry-a$$ wannabee like so many on AI. Too many times I cringe at performances on that show, but almost all the performances (with a few exceptions--even Jordis had a couple of bad nights) on this show were professional quality. I'll miss it! And Scorp, I think whether or not INXS "keeps" JD depends on how much money their new album and tour generate. After all, none of them is getting any younger and this could be their last chance to recapture some of their previous glory. If things don't work out with JD, I doubt they'll have another chance--as INXS anyway. I still have a crush on Rafael, the lead guitarist. I think I'll miss him most of all!
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 3:12 pm
But Babyjaxmom...remember they said that the RockStar tour will probably include the house band...LIVE!! You might get to see your guy in person! 
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Happygal
Member
11-15-2004
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 3:17 pm
(The only one who copped an attitude was JD and he was swiftly put in his place.) Holly, re: your above comment....From what we were shown by Mark Burnett, that is true. But, we have no idea what else went on in the house that we were never shown. Certainly on the televised show, JD tried to keep himself front and center with OB/INXS. I suspect that there were others who "copped an attitude", but we just never saw that and it wasn't brought up on the live shows. I so enjoyed this show and was very, very pleased when JD won. I'll definitely buy the new CD when it is released at the end of November.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 5:33 pm
“The single "Pretty Vegas," recorded before the final show's taping, was released to U.S. radio outlets Wednesday via the band's new label, Sony BMG's Epic Records. It will be sold exclusively through Apple's iTunes music store for two weeks beginning Oct. 4. The band plans to hit the studio immediately with producer Guy Chambers (Robbie Williams) to record "Switch." Its first new studio album since 1997's "Elegantly Wasted" (Mercury), will be released Nov. 29. Ahead of a world tour that opens in January, the band will appear Friday on CBS' "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and on Oct. 17 will perform at Los Angeles' new Virgin Megastore (Hollywood and Highland).” Article here.

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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 5:35 pm
Like Mocha, I'm certainly no "rocker" either -- but I enjoyed the show a lot. Didn't miss a night ('cept after CBS put mansion shows on cable). One of the best reality / contest shows. Up there with Survivor, TAR, BB, then Rockstar: INXS. I enjoyed it more than the Apprentice shows.
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 6:29 pm
Someone has to give props to OB. What a cool, nice, classy bunch of guys!!! I certainly think the world will look at them more favorably as a result of this show.
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Kimmo
Member
05-02-2003
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 11:58 pm
I'm glad JD won-- He wanted it so bad, and he really was the best fit for INXS. He loves and feels the music-- And now that I think about it, I don't think Marty really wanted to win. Otherwise, why would he do a song he had already done before? There were lots of other songs that could have showcased Marty's restraint and softer vocals. Why wouldn't he interact with the band in the final showdown? He's got the best of both worlds, as other people have stated-- He doesn't need to "win"! I thought was a little weird when Tim took off his sunglasses so we could see his crossed eyes as he told JD he was right for the band....Yes, I always knew they were lurking behind the shades but I felt it kind of detracted from the moment...He almost poked himself in the eye...Then he just put them back on! Oh well. I wonder what this album is going to be like with Guy Williams producing? You can see others he's worked with at his website.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 1:29 am
I thought they were all told they could sing their favorite/best song that they had already sung.
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Shelb724
Member
10-20-2002
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 3:33 am
i was finding myself comparing it to American Idol too. There were no scandals with any of the contestants or OB or Dave Nararro or Brook Burke. it was so nice to see that rockers actually can behave better than so-called "idols."
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Sammyod
Member
08-18-2005
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 4:29 am
I dont know if you can compare the shows though. There's a big age difference among the contestants. Even JD is 31.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 4:36 am
Except for the format, I see no comparison between the two. AI is a joke IMO. Done strictly for show value. (Comedy?) Rockstar was first class.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 5:13 am
Texannie, they were told they could sing any song from the catalogue of songs sung on the show by anyone, JD chose a song Mig had done and Mig chose a song Suzie had done. Only Marty chose one he had already done, although Mig had done Bohemian Rhapsody plenty of times as well in the musical.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 9:40 am
On the Sunday show, Marty had chosen "Pretty Vegas". I wonder why he changed his mind. INXS, with JD, will be on Ellen tomorrow.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 10:02 am
mak, they were pulling out songs that they might want to sing. marty was being strategic with that move. by him pulling it, JD couldn't sing a big fan favorite.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 2:03 pm
Oh, now I get it. Thanks, landi.
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Pixieduster
Member
09-27-2004
| Friday, September 23, 2005 - 7:08 am
Just saw JD and INXS on Ellen - he/they were great!!!
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Rabbit
Animoderator
08-12-2001
| Friday, September 23, 2005 - 8:25 am
Pixieduster, what did they perform? Pretty Vegas, an old hit cover, or something from the new catalog?
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Friday, September 23, 2005 - 9:06 am
i have my DVR set (ellen is on in the afternoon here in the SF bay area). the guide said nicolette sheridan, was she on it also? what did they say?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, September 23, 2005 - 9:35 am
I want to see it...we only have Rita coverage!
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