Comments on: Lillywhite Cries “Uncle,” Ramps Up Idol Bid http://www.atu2blog.com/lillywhite-cries-uncle-ramps-up-idol-bid/2359/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:54:35 +0000 hourly 1 By: AltRockAddict http://www.atu2blog.com/lillywhite-cries-uncle-ramps-up-idol-bid/2359/comment-page-1/#comment-232091 AltRockAddict Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:23:02 +0000 http://www.atu2blog.com/?p=2359#comment-232091 Just wondering...what would Simon have done with Bono if he auditioned for AI in 1980? I suspect he would have overlooked the lad's charisma and booted him off, maybe for being 'too pitchy' or getting too creative with arrangements (or too mouthy - ha!) In fact, I think he would have passed on U2 altogether, whereas Lillywhite's instinct was spot on. Today there's no place in AI for musicians who can't perform other artists songs well. Would Lillywhite alter that tradition in any way? David Cook is quite talented, but he's got no connection, no passion. I realize Bono is one of a kind, but I can imagine tons of potential have been wasted over the years on Simon Cowell's rigid musical tastes. I'll be glad to see that change, if possible. Just wondering…what would Simon have done with Bono if he auditioned for AI in 1980? I suspect he would have overlooked the lad’s charisma and booted him off, maybe for being ‘too pitchy’ or getting too creative with arrangements (or too mouthy – ha!)

In fact, I think he would have passed on U2 altogether, whereas Lillywhite’s instinct was spot on. Today there’s no place in AI for musicians who can’t perform other artists songs well. Would Lillywhite alter that tradition in any way? David Cook is quite talented, but he’s got no connection, no passion. I realize Bono is one of a kind, but I can imagine tons of potential have been wasted over the years on Simon Cowell’s rigid musical tastes. I’ll be glad to see that change, if possible.

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