On a side note: James, next time you feel like raiding the Village People's closet, please don't!!
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Showing posts with label Aerosmith. Show all posts
James Durbin Featuring Judas Priest at the American Idol Finale!
James Durbin stole the show, again, at the America Idol Season 10 Finale. There had been much speculation over who James would perform with. Many hoped it would be Aerosmith since Steven Tyler had made a promise at the beginning of the show that he'd sing with James, if James made it to the finals. James came close, finishing in fourth place, and Tyler said Aerosmith would be there. But, according to the rest of the band, there were "scheduling conflicts." James got the next best thing...singing with another of his Idols, Rob Halford of Judas Priest! In a stunning performance of pyrotechnic delights, James proved he should have been in the Top 2, singing Judas Priests' 1980's hits "Livin' After Midnight" and "Breakin the Law" from the album British Steel.
On a side note: James, next time you feel like raiding the Village People's closet, please don't!!
On a side note: James, next time you feel like raiding the Village People's closet, please don't!!
American Idol's Steven Tyler Asks "Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?"
American Idol Season 10's new judge, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, releases his "unexpurgated, brain-jangling tales of debauchery" "Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?: A Rock 'n' Roll Memoir".
Review
“Roll ‘em: Tyler’s memoir is a wild ride. Explicit and filled with expletives, it reads like an even wilder and louder version of Keith Richards’ best-selling “Life.” Tyler, 63, settles back and tells story after story about life in the “most decadent, lecherous, sexiest, nastiest band in the land.”” (Associated Press )
“Steven Tyler is one of the giants of American music, who’s been influential for a whole generation of Rock-n-Roll fans around the world. Long May He Rock!” (Sir Paul McCartney )
“Steven Tyler is an unalloyed genius” (New York Times )
Product Description
"I've been mythicized, Mick-icized, eulogized and fooligized, I've been Cole-Portered and farmer's-daughtered, I've been Led Zepped and 12-stepped. I'm a rhyming fool and so cool that me, Fritz the Cat, and Mohair Sam are the baddest cats that am. I have so many outrageous stories, too many, and I'm gonna tell 'em all. All the unexpurgated, brain-jangling tales of debauchery, sex & drugs, transcendence & chemical dependence you will ever want to hear."
The son of a classical pianist straight out of the Bronx of old Archie comics, Steven Tyler was born to be a rock star. Weaned on Cole Porter, Nat King Cole, Mick — and his beloved Janis Joplin — Tyler began tearing up the streets and the stage as a teenager before finally meeting his "mutant twin" and legendary partner Joe Perry. In this addictively readable memoir, told in the playful, poetic voice that is uniquely his own, Tyler unabashedly recounts the meteoric rise, fall, and rise of Aerosmith over the last three decades and riffs on the music that gives it all meaning.
Tyler tells what it's like to be a living legend and the frontman of one of the world's most revered and infamous bands—the debauchery, the money, the notoriety, the fights, the motels and hotels, the elevators, limos, buses and jets, the rehab. He reveals the spiritual side that "gets lost behind the stereotype of the Sex Guy, the Drug Guy, the Demon of Screamin', the Terror of the Tropicana." And he talks about his epic romantic life and his relationship with his four children. As dazzling, bold, and out-on-the-edge as the man himself, Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? is an all-access backstage pass into this extraordinary showman's life.
“Roll ‘em: Tyler’s memoir is a wild ride. Explicit and filled with expletives, it reads like an even wilder and louder version of Keith Richards’ best-selling “Life.” Tyler, 63, settles back and tells story after story about life in the “most decadent, lecherous, sexiest, nastiest band in the land.”” (Associated Press )
“Steven Tyler is one of the giants of American music, who’s been influential for a whole generation of Rock-n-Roll fans around the world. Long May He Rock!” (Sir Paul McCartney )
“Steven Tyler is an unalloyed genius” (New York Times )
Product Description
"I've been mythicized, Mick-icized, eulogized and fooligized, I've been Cole-Portered and farmer's-daughtered, I've been Led Zepped and 12-stepped. I'm a rhyming fool and so cool that me, Fritz the Cat, and Mohair Sam are the baddest cats that am. I have so many outrageous stories, too many, and I'm gonna tell 'em all. All the unexpurgated, brain-jangling tales of debauchery, sex & drugs, transcendence & chemical dependence you will ever want to hear."
The son of a classical pianist straight out of the Bronx of old Archie comics, Steven Tyler was born to be a rock star. Weaned on Cole Porter, Nat King Cole, Mick — and his beloved Janis Joplin — Tyler began tearing up the streets and the stage as a teenager before finally meeting his "mutant twin" and legendary partner Joe Perry. In this addictively readable memoir, told in the playful, poetic voice that is uniquely his own, Tyler unabashedly recounts the meteoric rise, fall, and rise of Aerosmith over the last three decades and riffs on the music that gives it all meaning.
Tyler tells what it's like to be a living legend and the frontman of one of the world's most revered and infamous bands—the debauchery, the money, the notoriety, the fights, the motels and hotels, the elevators, limos, buses and jets, the rehab. He reveals the spiritual side that "gets lost behind the stereotype of the Sex Guy, the Drug Guy, the Demon of Screamin', the Terror of the Tropicana." And he talks about his epic romantic life and his relationship with his four children. As dazzling, bold, and out-on-the-edge as the man himself, Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? is an all-access backstage pass into this extraordinary showman's life.
American Idol Profile: Who is Season 10 Finalist James Durbin?
James Durbin earned a Season 10 top 11 finalist spot for "American Idol," the popular Fox Television musical contest and reality TV show, in 2011. As such, Durbin is listed for the 2011 "Idols Live" nationwide tour.
Overcoming personal challenges to vie for the "Idol" title
Durbin tried out for "Idol" in Nashville, rocking the audition room with Led Zeppelin's "You Shook Me" and following up with a wailing blast of Aerosmith's "Dream On." It was a gamble, with Steven Tyler at the judges' table, but it worked. Tyler called him "crazy good."
The 22-year-old California rocker, sporting a faux hawk and a ratty tail, snatched hearts with his sound and his story. Durbin lives with Tourette's and Asperger syndrome, a high-functioning type of autism. His own father, bass player Willy Durbin, died of a drug overdose when Durbin was nine.
"When I sing, it just all goes away," the talented performer revealed. "I don't have a care in the world."
Immediately, "Idol" watchers compared the prodigious voice to Season 8 finalist Adam Lambert.
Recently married to Heidi, mother of his son Hunter, Durbin confirms his love of rock and metal. With little formal singing training, he points to Ronnie James Dio, Steve Marriot, Freddie Mercury, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and Tyler as musical influences. His record collection includes plenty of rock legends, as well as "Beavis & Butthead," Disney's "Hercules" soundtrack, Swedish rock and even Patti LaBelle.
Durbin has said he dreams of performing with Tyler and also doing his own version of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," which he sang in December 2008 at the Rio Theater in Santa Cruz.
Wrestling and jamming keep Durbin in tune.
A self-confessed adrenaline addict, Durbin is an avid professional wrestling fan. Hulk Hogan surprised the "Idol" finalist, appearing onstage with Durbin and fellow contestant Paul McDonald March 24 during the Top 11 results show. Afterward, "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest tossed the star-struck Durbin the ripped tee shirt from his own idol.
To unwind, Durbin jams to tunes like Aerosmith's "Walk This Way," Judas Priest's "Breaking the Law" and KISS' "Black Diamond." Gibson Guitars presented the finalists with custom guitars on March 21.
Despite his forceful stage presence, Durbin is known as soft-hearted. Born January 6, 1989, he grew up in Santa Cruz, California. As a teen, he starred in local musicals, such as "Beauty and the Beast" and "West Side Story" to help his single mother Judy Settle-Durbin support the family.
In the early weeks of "Idol" Season 10, Durbin sang Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come," "Judas Priest's "You've Got Another Thing Comin'," Paul McCartney's "Maybe I'm Amazed," Bon Jovi's "I'll Be There for You" and Stevie Wonder's "Living for the City."
source:Linda Ann Nickerson, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Overcoming personal challenges to vie for the "Idol" title
Durbin tried out for "Idol" in Nashville, rocking the audition room with Led Zeppelin's "You Shook Me" and following up with a wailing blast of Aerosmith's "Dream On." It was a gamble, with Steven Tyler at the judges' table, but it worked. Tyler called him "crazy good."
The 22-year-old California rocker, sporting a faux hawk and a ratty tail, snatched hearts with his sound and his story. Durbin lives with Tourette's and Asperger syndrome, a high-functioning type of autism. His own father, bass player Willy Durbin, died of a drug overdose when Durbin was nine.
"When I sing, it just all goes away," the talented performer revealed. "I don't have a care in the world."
Immediately, "Idol" watchers compared the prodigious voice to Season 8 finalist Adam Lambert.
Recently married to Heidi, mother of his son Hunter, Durbin confirms his love of rock and metal. With little formal singing training, he points to Ronnie James Dio, Steve Marriot, Freddie Mercury, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and Tyler as musical influences. His record collection includes plenty of rock legends, as well as "Beavis & Butthead," Disney's "Hercules" soundtrack, Swedish rock and even Patti LaBelle.
Durbin has said he dreams of performing with Tyler and also doing his own version of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," which he sang in December 2008 at the Rio Theater in Santa Cruz.
Wrestling and jamming keep Durbin in tune.
A self-confessed adrenaline addict, Durbin is an avid professional wrestling fan. Hulk Hogan surprised the "Idol" finalist, appearing onstage with Durbin and fellow contestant Paul McDonald March 24 during the Top 11 results show. Afterward, "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest tossed the star-struck Durbin the ripped tee shirt from his own idol.
To unwind, Durbin jams to tunes like Aerosmith's "Walk This Way," Judas Priest's "Breaking the Law" and KISS' "Black Diamond." Gibson Guitars presented the finalists with custom guitars on March 21.
Despite his forceful stage presence, Durbin is known as soft-hearted. Born January 6, 1989, he grew up in Santa Cruz, California. As a teen, he starred in local musicals, such as "Beauty and the Beast" and "West Side Story" to help his single mother Judy Settle-Durbin support the family.
In the early weeks of "Idol" Season 10, Durbin sang Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come," "Judas Priest's "You've Got Another Thing Comin'," Paul McCartney's "Maybe I'm Amazed," Bon Jovi's "I'll Be There for You" and Stevie Wonder's "Living for the City."
source:Linda Ann Nickerson, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Getting to Know American Idol's Resident Rocker JAMES DURBIN
American Idol Season 10 Top 11 rocker James Durbin is 22 year old and comes from Santa Cruz, California. Durbin had previously auditioned for American Idol in Season 8, but did not get the 'Golden Ticket' to Hollywood. James auditioned again, for Season 10 of American Idol in San Francisco, California. After making it through the Hollywood and Las Vegas rounds, James was one of the Top 5 male vote getters in the semi-final round to advance to the Top 13.
Sticking mainly to his Rock-n-Roll roots, James has even dared to sing Heavy Metal on American Idol - being the first contestant EVER to perform Judas Priest>! James has a very loyal following, including the three Idol judges. He can hold a very long 'scream' like the best of the old-time rockers. What many fans appreciate about James is that his 'scream' is on-key and pleasant, not a long, drawn-out screech. Judge Randy Jackson raved, “You’re one of my favs in this whole thing. I love this kind of voice. James Durbin is dangerous, America.” And, "What you do always is you figure out how to make it your own. You found a way to put your high note in, but not overdo it. Very tastefully done Dude." And Jennifer Lopez praised James saying, “You have such a quality. You have what the greatest rock singers have. You’re melodic.” And the judge who knows Rock-n-Roll the best, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler told James, "That man right there has a rich vein of inner crazy."
James Durbin's favorite quote is, "You can't change the wind, but you can set your sails in the direction you want." James' musical influences include Robert Plant, Freddie Mercury of Queen, Steven Tyler and Ronnie James Dio.
BIOGRAPHY
James Durbin was born on January 6,1989 to Judy Settle-Durbin. His father Willy Durbin, a musician, died of drug overdose when James was was only 9. James was diagnosed with Tourette's and Asperger's syndrome shortly after his father died. He has facial tics, some social awkwardness, and restricted interests. But, James does not allow these disorders to stop him from being the most dynamic and entertaining Idol on stage!
James has a wife, Heidi, whom he met in a bar and considers his 'rock'. They have a son together named Hunter. He was unemployed prior to appearing on Idol.
In 2006, Durbin performed in the Santa Cruz-based children's theater group called Kids on Broadway and played the lead role in "Beauty and the Beast>" and "Singin' in the Rain". In 2007, he played the leading roles of Tony in "West Side Story" and Oscar in "Sweet Charity" - both productions produced by All About Theatre, a Santa Cruz community theater company. James was also the lead singer in a Heavy Metal band called The Hollywood Scars. In the past, Durbin has also done some country music.
Sticking mainly to his Rock-n-Roll roots, James has even dared to sing Heavy Metal on American Idol - being the first contestant EVER to perform Judas Priest>! James has a very loyal following, including the three Idol judges. He can hold a very long 'scream' like the best of the old-time rockers. What many fans appreciate about James is that his 'scream' is on-key and pleasant, not a long, drawn-out screech. Judge Randy Jackson raved, “You’re one of my favs in this whole thing. I love this kind of voice. James Durbin is dangerous, America.” And, "What you do always is you figure out how to make it your own. You found a way to put your high note in, but not overdo it. Very tastefully done Dude." And Jennifer Lopez praised James saying, “You have such a quality. You have what the greatest rock singers have. You’re melodic.” And the judge who knows Rock-n-Roll the best, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler told James, "That man right there has a rich vein of inner crazy."
James Durbin's favorite quote is, "You can't change the wind, but you can set your sails in the direction you want." James' musical influences include Robert Plant, Freddie Mercury of Queen, Steven Tyler and Ronnie James Dio.
BIOGRAPHY
James Durbin was born on January 6,1989 to Judy Settle-Durbin. His father Willy Durbin, a musician, died of drug overdose when James was was only 9. James was diagnosed with Tourette's and Asperger's syndrome shortly after his father died. He has facial tics, some social awkwardness, and restricted interests. But, James does not allow these disorders to stop him from being the most dynamic and entertaining Idol on stage!
James has a wife, Heidi, whom he met in a bar and considers his 'rock'. They have a son together named Hunter. He was unemployed prior to appearing on Idol.
In 2006, Durbin performed in the Santa Cruz-based children's theater group called Kids on Broadway and played the lead role in "Beauty and the Beast>" and "Singin' in the Rain". In 2007, he played the leading roles of Tony in "West Side Story" and Oscar in "Sweet Charity" - both productions produced by All About Theatre, a Santa Cruz community theater company. James was also the lead singer in a Heavy Metal band called The Hollywood Scars. In the past, Durbin has also done some country music.
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