Comments on: Steve Lillywhite lobbies for American Idol gig

By: utwoed

utwoed — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:35:48 +0000

I’ve never watched AI because there really isn’t much talent there, other then MOR. Like Steve says, 99% are rubbish, it’s the 1% you’re looking for. I definitely would give the show a look if Steve was on it. He’s a genius, great sense of humor, and he knows how to pick them. I hope he gets it, he really wants it and I’m sure he’d like it to try and improve the ‘talent’ on the show.

By: StrongGirl

StrongGirl — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:49:23 +0000

It looks like Steve really wants the job though. I would actually love for him to do it. He would add some real credibility to that show. It would be refreshing. He is also very funny! Humor is needed there as well.

By: donnavox

donnavox — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:39:35 +0000

i second kdance’s opinion.

By: kdance

kdance — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:28:26 +0000

I hope to god he doesn’t take/get the job. He’s got real talent unlike the rest. He worked with The Pogues for f**ks sake! From speed and Guiness to slippers and MOR crap.

By: dman

dman — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:56:01 +0000

well…i initially thought that if Simon left there’d be no show. But this?! I would watch it for sure. I’m a little surprised that Lillywhite wants the gig…although part of me isn’t. I’m surprised because he does mostly bands, and AI is mostly a solo singer’s show. But, obviously this show would keep Lillywhite in the spotlight, and he would elevate the credibility of the show in a lot of respects. This show needs and lacks credibility. I’ve lost interest, but Steve could make me take a 2nd look.

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:24:25 +0000

Agreed, apancella! xD
But, hey, maybe the show would be better with him on there. I’d be willing to give him a shot!

By: apancella

apancella — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:10:04 +0000

Shoot! I hope he doesn’t get it, ’cause if he does, I’d have to watch the dang show!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:30:16 +0000

I *love* this idea, but am thoroughly confused as to why Steve would WANT the job.

It IS relevant to hope that, should he be chosen, it would only HELP the quality of pop ‘rubbish’ that tries to pass as music that tends to come from that show (with some exceptions) . . . but would Steve’s philosophy mesh well with the ‘strong arm’ that controls the show? Do we really think Steve Lillywhite and Clive Davis share a ‘vision’ of what good music is? Feeling like ‘no’ is the answer, combined with knowing who’d win that argument is what I fear from Lillywhite’s involvement with the show. Even if Lillywhite finds a great talent, then what? Will we have to ask Clive?