Bio
- Michael Johns Fan Site
- Fan site for American Idol Season 7 contestant Michael Johns. Michael Johns used to go by the name Michael Lee. Originally from Perth, Australia Michael lived in Atlanta Georgia for a few years. He was well known on the music scene singing cover songs in a few bars around Atlanta. At the same time an Atlanta band called Film was looking for a new lead singer. Producer Houston Singletay put Film in touch with Michael Johns and Micheal joined the band. Film enjoyed some good local and national success including a tour with Irish band The Commitments. In 2001, after showcasing for a couple of record labels, Film were offered a record deal by Maverick Records. In 2001 Michael Johns left Film and started a band called The Rising. Unfortunately, before the band could release the CD, Maverick Records dropped them. Michael Johns went solo and in 2007 auditioned for American Idol Season 7. Fast forward to January 2008 and Michael is now in the Top 24 and aiming to become.. the next American Idol.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
American Idol Recap from Entertainment Weekly
Urgh... not such a nice review from these folks..
"Also fast approaching his Idol expiration date is Michael Johns, who wisely mentioned his Hollywood-week performance of ''Bohemian Rhapsody'' in his interview package, the better to remind voters why they put him into the season 7 finals in the first place. Unfortunately, his rendition of ''A Day in the Life'' was once again an utter disappointment by comparison. Sure, Michael was bound to fail in his attempt to condense a long and winding number into 90 seconds — it all ended up very ''three songs for the price of one!'' — but you can't blame song arrangement for that gruesomely botched falsetto or a general lack of emotional connection. It seems like every week the judges try to tell us Michael is worthy of our votes — how hilarious was Paula's one-two punch of saying that Michael was great during dress rehersal, then blaming his nonexistent earpiece for his shortcomings (whoops!) — but how many chances are we supposed to give him before we just give up? "
Monday, March 10, 2008
Michael Johns in the Top 4 !?
American Idol judges Randy Jackson appeared on the Today show this morning to promote Paula and Randy's new single 'Dance Like There's No Tomorrow'. During the interview, Matt Lauer asked who they thought were the current leaders.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Michael Johns Pics - Film CD Release party 3/10/01
Friday, February 22, 2008
Michael Johns performance recap from MTV
Michael Johns
Song: The Doors' "Light My Fire"
Verdict: Recycled heat
In his taped piece, Michael Johns worked hard to face the jingoist "Idol" viewers. "I've been [living in the U.S.] for 10 years. My whole adult life has been here!" In other words, "Hey, bloggers! Stop bitching about an Australian participating on 'American Idol.' I'm just as American as Mel Gibson. You all like Mel Gibson still, right? [Crickets.]"
But if this guy's such an assimilated American, then why the hell is he rocking a scarf around his neck? Doesn't he know that only female singers (named Syesha) do that here in the States? He's like the exchange student people tortured in high school. "No, Janick. Women love it when guys call them imbeciles!" Can't you just picture Danny Noriega backstage whispering, "Psst, Aussie bum. Throw this around your neck. All the studs are wearing them."
Not counting the scarf, Michael Johns stuck with what worked in Hollywood Week and rehashed the Doors. (I hope the Rocker Nurse doesn't follow suit Wednesday night. I just don't think I can sit through that hideous "fire" background again this week.) Like the snippet we saw in Hollywood, Johns' Jim Morrison homage is pretty awesome. "Idol" might be earmarking David Cook as this year's Daughtry, but if there's anyone born to front a band this season, it's the dynamic Michael Johns. Simon and Randy agree, the latter idiotically likening Johns to Michael Hutchence, which means he'll end up accidentally killing himself on my birthday.
Read the full article: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1581912/20080220/id_0.jhtml
Michael Johns at The Hard Rock in Atlanta
Here's another old photo of Michael Johns from 2000 performing in the band Film at the Hard Rock Cafe in Atlanta during the Atlantis Music Conference.
Michael Johns makes Top 10
Michael Johns easily moved on after last nights American Idol results show. The songs they had to sing last night as a group were really cheesy, but he did well to hide at the back and smile when he needed too. And what's with all the girls crying??!!