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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.
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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? "

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

michael; I was in utter shock when you were voted off tonight. I think the wrong person was eliminated. Personally I was hoping that Carly would go home . I think you are a wonderful performer with a great voice. Keep your head up. We love you.

Anonymous said...

This is such an outrage. Michael was the most talented contestant on American Idol. He should have gone all the way. What is America thinking? He was my reason for watching American Idol. Hopefully he will go on tour very soon. Michael is the best thing to hit the music business since the rock legends of the 60's and 70's. American Idol should not have let him go from the show!! It's just crazy.