On the lighter side...anybody besides me watching American Idol? I am so pissed!!!!!

People on Idol will get their 15 mins of fame. But everybody that was mention, I have only heard of is Kelly Clarkson and Kerry Underwood. Oh and Fantansia and Jennifer Hudson but only because of their private life drama. What I mean by big it is at least a Grammy nomination, not win just being nominated. I am kinda old school, if you do have talent, you work hard, and are determined then you will eventually make it big. Being sexy is a big plus as well. Originally Posted by PornPet69

Hmmm. I don't think you are really into the music scene. Lambert's first album sold something like 800,000 copies and he was nominated for a Grammy for "Whadda Want From Me?". Ever hear of the band Daughtry, led by former Idol contestant Chris Daughtry? Current album sales 4.79 million!! Jennifer Hudson -- Academy Award winner and current album sales of 833,000. David Cook, winner a few years back, 1.32 million. Bucky Covington, 427,000. Josh Gracin, 703,000. Kellie Pickler, 874,000 and 444,000 with her two albums. Kris Allen, 326,000.

The one thing that these people have in common is that they would more than likely be unknown singers at this point in time without their "15 minutes of fame" on Idol. There are MANY singers out there who would KILL for a break that these people got by being on Idol.

Hmmm. I don't think you are really into the music scene. Lambert's first album sold something like 800,000 copies and he was nominated for a Grammy for "Whadda Want From Me?". Ever hear of the band Daughtry, led by former Idol contestant Chris Daughtry? Current album sales 4.79 million!! Jennifer Hudson -- Academy Award winner and current album sales of 833,000. David Cook, winner a few years back, 1.32 million. Bucky Covington, 427,000. Josh Gracin, 703,000. Kellie Pickler, 874,000 and 444,000 with her two albums. Kris Allen, 326,000.

The one thing that these people have in common is that they would more than likely be unknown singers at this point in time without their "15 minutes of fame" on Idol. There are MANY singers out there who would KILL for a break that these people got by being on Idol. Originally Posted by SpeedRacerXXX

I am into the music scene just not the Idol music scene. I admit I don't listen to pop music, so that is probably why I haven't heard of any of those people. But you can ask any real musician who haven't been on idol if they have any of their albums then they probably laugh. Yes I agree it is an alternative but you will get more respect if you didn't take that route. Idol stars are like Tv reality stars, you know who they are but do you take them seriously.

I am into the music scene just not the Idol music scene. I admit I don't listen to pop music, so that is probably why I haven't heard of any of those people. But you can ask any real musician who haven't been on idol if they have any of their albums then they probably laugh. Yes I agree it is an alternative but you will get more respect if you didn't take that route. Idol stars are like Tv reality stars, you know who they are but do you take them seriously. Originally Posted by PornPet69

PornPet, I have to admit that I am not all that into pop music either. More of a 92.5 FM oldies guy, but saw Leo Kotke last week and seeing Keb Mo this week. I just enjoy Idol

Personally, if I made a million dollars (legally of course) I wouldn't care what other people thought about how I made it and what route I followed to get it. Of course I would have more respect for a person who built a company from the ground up and became a millionaire than a person who hit the lottery for millions, but I'll bet the lottery winner could care less what others thought about him.

PornPet, I have to admit that I am not all that into pop music either. More of a 92.5 FM oldies guy, but saw Leo Kotke last week and seeing Keb Mo this week. I just enjoy Idol

Personally, if I made a million dollars (legally of course) I wouldn't care what other people thought about how I made it and what route I followed to get it. Of course I would have more respect for a person who built a company from the ground up and became a millionaire than a person who hit the lottery for millions, but I'll bet the lottery winner could care less what others thought about him. Originally Posted by SpeedRacerXXX

Yea SpeedRacer I wasn't trying to bash any Idol fans here, we were just having a healthy debate. Some of those people you mention, it probably was the best route for them to take. Some exposure is better than no exposure.

I actually just saw that girl Pia on headline news yesterday. She said that was her 5th time trying out on Idol, so she is determine. If she keeps working hard then she might make it big. Also a pretty girl, I wouldn't mind FF her while she hums a tune.

Yea SpeedRacer I wasn't trying to bash any Idol fans here, we were just having a healthy debate. Some of those people you mention, it probably was the best route for them to take. Some exposure is better than no exposure.

I actually just saw that girl Pia on headline news yesterday. She said that was her 5th time trying out on Idol, so she is determine. If she keeps working hard then she might make it big. Also a pretty girl, I wouldn't mind FF her while she hums a tune. Originally Posted by PornPet69

Pia is awesome -- great looking, great body (when she shows it off, which is rarely), nice personality. I am not criticizing Idol but if people voted on who they would like to see go rather than who they would like to see stay, Pia would probably still be there. She is a great singer but a poor entertainer -- I probably wouldn't go hear her sing if it was free.