American Idol Tour & Styx

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Daughtry follows own path
Finishing fourth might beat winning, ‘Idol’ finalist says
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Mike Baker
ASSOCIATED PRESS

GREENSBORO NEWS & RECORD
Chris Daughtry, who is excited about recording an album



RALEIGH, N.C. — While still surprised by his early exit from American Idol, Chris Daughtry said his fourth-place finish might be better than winning the show’s grand prize.

"I’m in a better position for myself — knowing that I’m going to be able to do what I wanted to do as an artist," said Daughtry, 26.

Earlier this week, RCA Records announced that Daughtry had signed to work alongside music mogul Clive Davis, with plans to produce a record by the end of the year. While the winner, soul singer Taylor Hicks, and other performers will also record with Davis, Daughtry said he has the freedom to pursue his own style. He said fans should expect songs laced with "solid rock."

"This won’t be a pop album," he said.

During the past six weeks, Daughtry has been writing new songs and collaborating with some major artists, including Ed Kowalczyk of Live and Fuel’s Carl Bell. He also plans to collaborate with Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger and other major artists.

"The fact that they respect me as an artist and my writing is just exciting for me," Daughtry said. "It’s also good to have a sounding board for your own material, at least to make you feel good about your ideas."

He turned down an offer to join Fuel as the band’s lead singer. He plans to form a band and could tap members of his former group, Absent Element, he said.

Meanwhile, he has just started a three-month American Idol tour. On that stage, Daughtry continues to cover classic-rock songs, including Styx’s Renegade and Bon Jovi’s Dead or Alive.

He will begin working in the studio near the end of the Idol tour in September.

"It’s going to be a great project," Daughtry said. "I’m really happy now."

[bugsymalone]

I liked how Chris sang Renegade on the show and they say it is good in concert. I, however, am all about the Taylor.

Bugsy

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His version was okay, It was pleasant surprize though I don't think I have ever heard STYX songs being used for that show. After he sang it I put on the Pieces of Eight LP and rocked out to the original. The contestents should cover more STYX.

[whocares]

I liked how Chris sang Renegade on the show and they say it is good in concert. I, however, am all about the Taylor.

Bugsy

Since Taylor's first audition. You got it right.


Chris is too one dimensional. He blew some groups out of the water with his versions of their songs, but he has not much more substance to him. There's a a few reasons why he didn't win, even when he was the favorite for a long time. He doesn't understand the music he's singing, he doesn't understand music much at all. Just because he can play and sing, doens't mean he understands what's going on. He never gave the impression he FELT the music or the meaning of the songs. Not to mention passing off arrangements of songs other groups did, as his own.

[Ash]

I'm glad Chris is going to do that. I thought he did it well. I actually think it would be good to get that song on Chris' first album - and wouldn't be surprised to see that happen.