I need to start this entry with former Idol winner Just Sam. It wasn’t until two days ago that she was announced as a guest performer. It was not a coincidence to me that this last-minute invitation was offered in the wake of the most recent voting results, which saw two talented black performers being... Continue Reading →
In the journey for Idol to find its Idol, two cuts matter to me the most. The first are the judges’ decisions on who makes/doesn’t make it out of Hollywood [cue Rod Stewart The First Cut Is the Deepest]. The second cut is the audience votes that decide the Top 10. “10” has long signified... Continue Reading →
The Theme: Songs by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. The Coach: Gene Simmons. I’m not a KISS fan, but I’ve always respected Gene’s evil genius. He’s a pro’s pro who understands all aspects of the business - and by the business, I mean the industry – from hit song-making to performance to an... Continue Reading →
Moments that made me angry - that’s the Idol I know and love. Actually, it’s frustrating and exhausting. And, yet, I persist. The mission of Monday night was to cut the field of 20 Idolists down to 14. The ten Idolists with the most votes went into The Victory Zone. The ten Idolists who were... Continue Reading →
‘Bout to hand out more grades, boys and girls. I didn’t review my grades from last week so as not to be biased by them. As you will see, I was more generous this week, especially during the second half of the (very long[1]) show. Coach Jelly Roll’s Group Jack Blocker Jim Croce You Don’t... Continue Reading →
The Missing Mean Judge is ready to hand out some grades on Top 24, Round 2 in Disneyland. [cue Pigmeat Markham Here Comes the Judge] Odell Blunton, Jr. (Platinum ticket winner) Bruno Mars Uptown Funk. Nice voice, but this was loungy. He kept singing “too hot,” and it never got past lukewarm.B Elleigh Marie CeeLo... Continue Reading →
Yes, The Missing Judge is Back (MMJ)! [cue Rihanna Dem Haters] I needed to shake things up for myself for this season of Idol. I needed a change of perspective. Rather than slog through auditions and backstories, I thought it would be fun to come in after the judges had decided their Top 24. So... Continue Reading →
Ray's Musings 