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12/16: David Cook interview and video performance at the Q100 Christmas concert
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I spoke briefly with David Cook before the Q100 “Miracle on West Peachtree Street” Christmas concert Monday night. He was not wearing any makeup and had no bags under his eyes despite the whirlwind of the past few months. He actually looked relaxed and happy.
But first, here’s a video I took of Cook from the concert where his brother Andrew dressed up as Santa and presented him with a birthday cake before he performed “Bar-Ba-Sol.” Cook turns 26 on Dec. 20. My camera took a few seconds to focus.
I asked him about how he felt his single and album were doing. “Knock on wood, so far, so good,” he said. Both are “still making forward progress. If everything holds up, we can hit gold [500,000 albums sold] this week.”
“Do you think ‘Light On’ can beat Archuleta’s ‘Crush’?” I asked.
“I don’t know! That song is a juggernaut. If I can get even close, I’ll be happy.” [“Crush” peaked at about 15 on the radio pop chart. Not quite a juggernaut but a solid opener for the Arch.]
I asked what he was up to next week. ‘I’m going to be off the grid for two weeks until New Year’s. This is my last gig until the Mirage [in Vegas.] This will give me a chance to reflect on the last year, try to feel normal.”
“How come you don’t look tired at all?” I asked. “You have no bags under your eyes!”
“I have a band full of friends and a bunch of amazing people that make this a whole lot easier,” he said.
“How did you manage to get two weeks off? Wouldn’t the label want you to work nonstop, even through Christmas?”
“Back in June, I fought, I begged and pleaded and screamed. It worked!”
“You’re battling David Archuleta on the VH1 video countdown. I saw he was No. 1 last week and you were No. 2.”
“We’ve been going back and forth. I think it’s just a testament to our fan bases. My video debuted at No. 1, went back, then 1, now 2.”
And he noted that he’s grateful. “Second place is a lot higher than I was charting before ‘Idol’!”
“So are you at all tired of talking about ‘Idol’?”
“In all honesty, ‘Idol’ is my meal ticket. I busted my chops for 10 years. ‘Idol’ gave me the platform to make people listen. I owe ‘Idol’ quite a bit.”
“What are you going to do in the new year?”
“We’re going to hit the road. It’s going to be an all-college tour in the spring. I remember I have an older brother’s Indiana State college yearbook, Larry Bird’s senior year. It had all these pages of concerts like Elvis Costello. You look at the current landscape of acts. Not a lot do college campuses. I want to bring it to the people who don’t get a lot of entertainment amid all the textbooks and make it fun.”
Summer, he noted, is still wide open. “If anybody is interested, call me!”
He’s still not sure of a second single. “We still want to give ‘Light On’ room to breath,” he said.
“A friend of mine wanted to know about the eyeliner. Why so much?”
“The eyeliner is more out of necessity. I’m a pale man of Irish, English and German descent. Anything to make the eyes pop amid stage lights! It stands ot reason. I just don’t want to go nuts. I went nuts on tour a little bit. I’ll scale back.”
“You missed your friend Michael Johns by a couple of days. Do you miss the ‘Mavid’ dancing?”
“I will tell you. We never did any serious dancing on the tour. Mike and I had fun with the ‘Mavid’ thing. But the show was basically stage blocking. We should never consider that dancing.”
“No dancing tonight, right?”
“A little rock star preening and holding on to the mike stand for dear life!” [Would you consider what he’s doing below preening? :) )
-Thank you MJ for linking to my Michael Johns video. And since I had so little time yesterday, I didn’t post a good summary of what Ken Warwick said during the press conference and with other media.
here is what MJ consolidated very well.
In summary of the summary, we’ll be seeing a bit more backstage shenanigans, which i think could be fun. Giving the judges full power to pick three of the top 12 is a bit problematic to me but perhaps some good contestants overlooked by the voters might get through.
The theme for the semifinals will be top 10 songs from the 1950s to today. Pretty broad, which is good. He also said Motown’s 50th anniversary means a Motown for sure. He also wants younger guest mentors.
He also said he knew nothing about Paula Goodspeed’s issues, repeating Nigel Lythgoe. Paula Abdul’s job is safe, he noted. He told EW that he added a fourth judge to take some power away from Simon Cowell. The two ladies will occasionally gang up on him, he said.
Comments
By Deirdre
December 16, 2008 8:03 AM | Link to this
Morning!
Thanks for the video, Rodney! It just confirms that David Cook is a really great guy. I’m looking forward to reading the interview.
By Deirdre
December 16, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this
So I’m starting to think this is a conspiracy. All these former Idols are showing up in Atlanta keeping Rodney too busy to switch us to,our new format.
Then again, Rodney is getting lots of scoops before MJ so it’s like a Christmas present for him! :-)
By harrietth
December 16, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this
Morning, D and all. Rodney, great stuff! Thanks for all of your efforts. I also thought you looked great and handled yourself really well on the Michael J video interview.
I guess most everyone has had visions of sugarplums and other pre-Christmas things keeping them occupied lately. I noticed a distinct lack of blog posts the past few days, and guess it is that and also the low before the high that Idol’s new season brings.
At my work, we are winding down toward being shut down for over a week during Christmas and immediately after. I will have to get myself up and checking the blog from home. Has everyone gotten their shopping done? Mine is only half done.
By Deirdre
December 16, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this
Rodney Don’t know whether you’ve noticed or not but MJ has put your interview with Michael Johns on her site(she probably got your permission) Anyway, the comment section is praising you a lot for a relaxed but very informative interview.
It makes us all VERY proud! :-)
By harrietth
December 16, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this
Hear, hear, D!
By Deirdre
December 16, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this
harrietth…I WISH I had half my shopping done. I have so much to do that it makes my head spin. I think many of us are in the same boat since the blog is so slow. I get all my blogging done with my morning coffee then try to “fill in” during the rest of the day.
By flats
December 16, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this
Good morning all.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
December 16, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this
Good morning Blogsters! Rodney, you’re tops!!! Cookie is a sweetheart, and I’m so proud MJ is using your interview with MJ!!! Now…. about that new format grin … anything we can do to help you move forward?
well we WOULD if we COULD!!!
work, as usual, beckons … see ya!
By JTesla
December 16, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this
Good to hear that you got some time with David Cook, I’m looking forward to seeing it.
By harrietth
December 16, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this
JT, did you love Heroes last night?
By Deirdre
December 16, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this
I just read your Cook interview. You ask some good questions.
I LOVE that he’s going on a college tour. I remember all the great acts I saw while I was in college. It didn’t happen at Tech or at State for my kids…not as much, at least.
And I thought the eyeliner question was very appropriate. Being pale and of Irish descent…I know exactly where he’s coming from. Those lights are harsh and tend to wash out what color you DO have. He’ll find a good balance.
By flats
December 16, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
Is idol going to have a christmas bash for all of america to watch this year?Last years was awesome!JT.what bowl are yall going to this yearwhats?State lost out on the rose bowlwhats!!!
By Lara
December 16, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
I guess my question didn’t get through to you in time. I am really curious about song #11 on the album - I can’t remember the name though. I hope it was a good show all around - although Cook is the only act I would have wanted to see on that bill. Thanks for a good interview. And by the way, some of us girls dig guys in eyeliner!!!
D - my fav holiday song is O Holy Night. There is a version by a country artist (from Georgia) by the name of John Berry. I swear, everytime I hear it performed by him, I get chillbumps on my arms!!!
By Deirdre
December 16, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this
Lara…I’ll have to google John Berry’s version. I don’t think I’ve ever heard it.
You’ve been very busy this morning, Rodney! Thanks for all the work!
By Deirdre
December 16, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this
GAgirl…I hear the rain and cold continue in SoCal. This is my kid’s first experience with the “rainy season” since y’all didn’t really have one last year.
By Deirdre
December 16, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this
WOW! Lara…I just listened to John Berry’s version of O Holy Night. He has a wonderful voice and he sings it so simply. It has a non-classical, very American sound but still honors the song. Very good!
By harrietth
December 16, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
Lara, I love John Berry’s voice, too. He has been around awhile. I’ve always loved his “Your Love Amazes Me.” His O Holy Night is simply splendid. Thanks for reminding me about him.
By GAgirl
December 16, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this
Hi D,
Yes..lots and lots of rain yesterday and heavy snow in the higher mountains. But we need the rain badly. And it is very chilly for SoCal. Today looks better but they are prediciting some additional rain this week.
By flats
December 16, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this
I wonder if more people will come back now that D got me banned because i said something about the author of this blog.If u go on other blogs authors get blasted all the time.You will find out in the future ladies that i’m not the only reason this blog lacks posts.My opinion i added a little spice.
By flats
December 16, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this
Sorry..I’m just saying that tis blog is not owned by any of us!!!Why do certian ones have say so on what gets posted?I did nothing wrong!I’ve been blogging the same way for 3 years.
By JTesla
December 16, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this
Great interview: “Second place is a lot higher than I was charting before Idol.” Classic.
I actually look forward to having the judges pick 3 of the top 12 (that is if I’m reading your summary of a summary correctly). The voting audience just won’t have the exposure to the contestants that the judges have had.
harrietth: I haven’t had a chance to watch it yet, but everything is looking good ;)
By Deirdre
December 16, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
JT…I agree completely about the wild card. The voting audience doesn’t always get it right. I know you’re not an Aiken fan but the guy came in second and he was a wild card pick by the judges.
David Cook seems like a really nice guy, doesn’t he?
By harrietth
December 16, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
JT, I have loved this season of Heroes. Thanks for discussing it with me! It has been fun. I really look forward to next season now. And, now we have Lost coming, as well as “our” American Idol! And, I think the what’s old is new idea will work well.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
December 16, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this
I think my favorite O Holy Night still has to be JOhnny Mathis — maybe because it was the first i remember hearing? in any event, the song by most anyone with talent is a most incredible musical work!!!
I wonder how it would sound by Donald Braswell or Neil whats-his-name from AGT!
catchya later, crew!! keep on keeping on…
Oh. Do any of you listen to Transiberian Orchestra or Mannheim Steamroller? Their Christmas albums are simply, in a word, “supercalifragalisticexpealidocious!”
By Deirdre
December 16, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
Harrietth “I think the what’s old is new idea will work well.”
As long as they get rid of the mosh pit!!!!!!! :-)
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
December 16, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
oops that should have been
“supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”
i think…
By Deirdre
December 16, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this
linny…Mannheim Steamroller albums were always my younger son’s favorites so they are on the cd player during Christmas every year.
I like my Josh Groban cd and my older son has to have A Charlie Brown Christmas cd playing every year. Hubby is into bluegrass so we listen to that, too.
By JTesla
December 16, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this
Deirdre: Aiken is the perfect example. I don’t care for his post Idol music, and I like to tease the Claymates. However, I can’t deny that keeping him out of Idol would have been very detrimental for the show. Singers that work for the show often times don’t work for anything else, and that’s ok.
By harrietth
December 16, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this
Absolutely, D! I hated the mosh pit, too. Completely took away from the performances. And, linny, I have almost every Mannheim Steamroller CD there is. Missing one or two, but most of them. I love the Johnny Mathis version of O Holy Night, but I love Perry Como’s version, too. His Ave Maria is wonderful, as well.
By harrietth
December 16, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this
I have a huge pile of Christmas CDs on my desk right now. I have Harry Connick,Jr., Mannheim Steamroller, Perry Como, Josh Groban, Harry Belafonte, Michael Crawford, Nat King Cole, Morman Tabernacle Choir, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Johnny Mathis, and Christmas with Robert Shaw with the Atlanta Symphony and Chorus.
By harrietth
December 16, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
And, linny, I can only imagine how wonderful Donald Braswell Christmas music would sound—Neil’s too.
By Deirdre
December 16, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
JT:“Singers that work for the show often times don’t work for anything else, and that’s ok.”
Truer words were never spoken…Taylor Hicks is a perfect example. He was probably the most popular Idol ever while on the show but has gone absolutely nowhere.
By harrietth
December 16, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
I’m gonna go get a bite to eat. Catch you later.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
December 16, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
oh oh oh yes! Ave Maria… incredible!!!!
ok i have to stop thinking about music and get back to legal stuff…later crew!!
By GAgirl
December 16, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this
linny…I listen to Transiberian Orchestra and Mannheim Steamroller Chritmas music. They are both terrific.
By Nana
December 16, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
Good Afternoon!!!!
Have been really busy at the office the last two days. End of the year bonuses and performance reviews to process, dealing with auditors. Only have a few minutes now.
I have scanned over the last several days comments and will add to the list of favorite Christmas songs. My all time favorite has got to be O Holy Night sung by my late hubby. His voice was very much like Donald Braswell. I do love to hear John Berry, in fact I purchased JB’s Christmas CD just for that one song, although there isn’t a bad song on there. It’s an excellent cd. I too, listen to Transiberian Orchestra and Mannheim Steamrollers. Another fav of mine is Kenny G.
You all should see my puppy!!! She is adorable. She is black with a little light brown on her face and paws. Right now she weights about 10 ounces, but she has alot of energy. When she runs, all she does is bounce. She is just so t-tiny. My brother could not have given me a more perfect gift and her name (Memory) is perfect for her. Everytime I see or hold her, I cry just knowing that she is the last thing he gave me before his death.
My payroll just came in, so I will catch up later…………….
By Deirdre
December 16, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this
Nana…glad to hear from you. We were afraid that you’d been buried in an avalanche of puppy poo! I can just picture her from your description. I have no doubt that Memory will grow up to be a loving and beautiful reminder of your brother.
By JTesla
December 16, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this
It’s great to hear about Memory, keep us posted on how she does as she gets older. Oh, and feel free to send me one of those end of year bonuses. So far its looking like I’ll have to create my own bonus this year.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
December 16, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this
pictures of Memory, Nana!!! glad you’ve got her with you! and i’ll take one too, those bonuses, if you happen to find any to spare (hahaha)
By harrietth
December 16, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this
I am going to sneak away for the rest of the afternoon. I have stuff to get ready for our office luncheon tomorrow, and I need to stop at the store. Nana, I love hearing about Memory. It makes me smile, and I know she makes you smile. Bye for now.
By Nana
December 16, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this
Shoot, I can’t even get myself a bonus and that’s the pits. I process them for everyone in the plant/warehouse but not the office employees.
At any rate, its time for me to head home and check on memory. Take care, be safe, good, and happy. Be careful while driving.
later……………
By Lara
December 16, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this
I am so glad you guys like John Berry too! I used to go see him play when I was in college in Athens! He is absolutely amazing. Haven’t heard much from him since his surgeries for the brain tumours I think I read that he had.
I also like the Christmas songs when Elvis sings them. He always put so much emotion into them.
Although, I did get this one cd, and this is a stretch for most of you - A Heavy Metal Christmas and a Headbanging New Year! It is a collection of songs by various hard rock artists, including Alice Cooper. It is definately good for a laugh, even though some songs are great!
I wonder if this would make a good “theme night” on idol - Classic Christmas (Holiday) songs? Would someone pull out Draedel Draedel Draedel!?!?!?
By BATMAN
December 16, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this
COPY CAT - FOLLOWING ALL DAVID ARCHULETA MOVES AND DOES. POOR DAVID COOK HE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ORIGINAL FOR ONCE.
By NO ORIGINALITY AT ALL
December 16, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this
COPY CAT - FOLLOWING ALL DAVID ARCHULETA MOVES AND DOES. POOR DAVID COOK HE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ORIGINAL FOR ONCE.
By POOR COPY CAT
December 16, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this
COPY CAT - FOLLOWING ALL DAVID ARCHULETA MOVES AND DOES. POOR DAVID COOK HE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ORIGINAL FOR ONCE.
By JTesla
December 16, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this
Thanks for the thought out posts. I think I saw a video with you in it a little while back… oh yeah here it is: HERE
Are you the tall one on the right with the striped shirt?
By Deirdre
December 16, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this
Weird! Three different people saying exactly the same thing…..hmmmmmm.
Is Archie going on a college tour, too?
Is Archie doing charity work for his cancer-stricken brother, too?
I don’t think either one of them is copying the other but I DO know that they are friends and wish each other the best. Too bad their fans have trouble doing the same.
By Deirdre
December 16, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this
JT…lol! My favorite line in that video is “how can they vote for that loser…that loser who doesn’t even shave”
I am pretty sure that Archie doesn’t shave either. :-)
By JTesla
December 17, 2008 12:55 AM | Link to this
harrietth: Heroes is looking good. Very good.
By Nana
December 17, 2008 7:13 AM | Link to this
Good Morning Bloggers. Its Hump Day and a week before Christmas Eve. Has this year gone by fast or is it just me? Maybe the older I get, the faster the years go by. Oh well, getting old is good. It means that you are still breathing.
Whats with the triple post with the same verbage by three different names? Think someone is trying to confuse us?
By Deirdre
December 17, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this
Morning!
A quote from next week’s TV Guide in their The Year in Cheers and Jeers:
CHEERS to David Cook for bringing genuine emotion to American Idol. The heart-tugging story of his brother Adam’s battle against brain cancer made the rocker’s victory even more bittersweet. Besides, anyone who can wring tangible angst out of pop dross like Lionel Ritchie’s “Hello” and Mariah Carey’s “Always Be My Baby” deserves to be worshipped.
:-)
By harrietth
December 17, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this
Good morning! D, thanks for the blurb. I love it. It says so much.
By kelly&carriefan
December 17, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this
Hi y’all!
Good morning and happy hump day. I really like Cook, everything I’ve read/heard from him makes him sound like a really cool guy.
Nana, Memory sounds like a cutie! I’m sure she’ll provide lots of companionship and amusement.
What else? Oh, yeah…per the lovely blurb on the front page (complete with a lovely pic) Carrie is performing at the People’s Choice on Jan 7th. I guess I’ll be watching. Ha.
By Nana
December 17, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this
D: Thanks for the quote from TV Guide. DC seems to be a very humble and down to earth person. I admire him so much for not using his brother’s illness to further his career, as some would do. I would love to meet him in person just to have a chat with him.
k&cfan: Memory is a joy and comfort to me. No longer than I have had her (5 days) I just can’t imagine not having her. Half the time I call her precious memory. When I’m at home, she will follow every step I make. last night, she wanted to play and to hear her bark and growl was so funny. She will bring me hours of enjoyment.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
December 17, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this
Indeed Nana, she IS a precious Memory!!! in so many ways!!! I am so glad you have her!
I’ve always thought that Cookie would be a fun person to know. All that I’m reading reinforce that feeling.
While Archie is talented and gracious and sweet, i’m not so sure i would have found him a “fun” person to know. But then maybe that’s because he’s closer in age to being a GRAND child to me, while Cookie could qualify at least as a child, LOL.
at any rate…
see you guys later!!!
By kelly&carriefan
December 17, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this
Oooh, I just read that Kelly’s supposedly shooting a video for her next single this weekend. Yippee! :)
By flats
December 17, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this
David cook will have a better xmas than he did last year!!!!LOL!!!!!All that man money he has brought in from the past year.I wonder if he had big cash last year?
By Lara
December 17, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
Just thought I would post some Bo Bice news for you guys. He performed on a show you can see on Channel 36 - MyAtl - aka MyTV - called The Spirit of Christmas. Other performers were Brian McKnight and Natalie Cole. It was on last night, but airs again on Sunday night at 8pm. He also sent out a picture of his family with the new baby - so cute! Maybe if I send it to Rodney, he can post it. He also has a new Christmas song that you can download from his website text to be linked for free - it is called “Very Merry Christmas”.
By kelly&carriefan
December 17, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this
Lara, thanks for the Bo update. :) I will be checking that out tonight.
By JTesla
December 17, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this
Bo who? It is nice to see that he is working.
By Deirdre
December 17, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this
Lara..thanks for the Bo news.
Let’s hope Rodney is slaving away on the transition to the new format! :-)
By Lara
December 17, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
Ok, I obviously don’t know how to use the link stuff…. www.bobice.com
By assteroid
December 17, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
Rodney,
If you had done your homework, you would have known that an Atlanta musician wrote Bar-ba-sol. He was the singer/lead guitarist in the Atlanta band Injected. At least give the guy some props by trying to be a journalist.
By JTesla
December 17, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this
Your attempt to criticize Rodney for not naming the musician who wrote the song has failed. If you are going to be critical of someone for not naming the writer maybe next time YOU should include their name. Seriously, give the guy some props by telling us his name!
However, I think it is quite silly to name the writer, city of origin, and other relevant data for every single song that is referenced in the blog. It would be a waste of space.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
December 17, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this
a’roid - you really really come across as snotty and condescending. Rodney didn’t need to give writing credit on a particular song, he was talking about Cook’s performance — If every journalist stopped to detail every writer, co-writer, lyricist, musician, etc. on every song they review or comment about in passing, nothing else would get done. ALL Rodney says is that Cook performed the song and commented about his brother’s Santa antics on stage… could you possibly get YOUR head out of YOUR name and realize not everyone will say and do everything YOU think should be said or done? Duh?
sheesh. And Cook IS by the way given credit as a co-writer, because he took the DEMO of the song and revised it considerably to reflect his own style. just so you know.
By Nana
December 17, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this
A’roid, who died and left you in charge? Your comments were off base and very rude.. Rodney was talking about his interview with David Cook and he did not have to mention the name of of the song the writer. So I suggest that the next time you get your pants in a wad, think before you speak. Your criticism of Rodney is not welcome here, however, you are welcome as long as you are decent about your comments.
By Nana
December 17, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this
Time for me to head home. Ya’ll be good, safe, and happy. Enjy your evening and above all, please drive careful when driving.
P.S. - Excuse the errors in my post of 2:37pm.
By Harmony
December 17, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this
I’ve been extremely busy trying to get everything done before Christmas and before the arrival of Asa. I think as soon as the new season of Idol starts, the blog will get alot busier.
I hope everyone is doing well and I will be back as soon as time and circumstances permit.
By JTesla
December 17, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this
Nice to see you Harmony, have a Merry Christmas!
By bassteroid
December 17, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this
My apologies to all for expecting a bit more from a journalist. It is my opinion that it would be interesting for the Atlanta connection to be mentioned in the article. Especially since the live video he posted was a performance of the song from that Atlanta connection. That’s all I was asking. I suppose I could have just kissed butt and said great article!! Way to go! Rodney you’re the man! But in the interest of solid and interesting journalism, we should be treated to any relevant info on the subject discussed. Do you think Rodney knew that it was an Atlanta musician who wrote the song? If so and he decided not to bring it up, I think that is poor journalism as that fact is interesting. Keep in mind that DC always mentions from whom and where that song came, thus it would be in-bounds to bring up the connection. But that is his decision. Lastly, if he did not know, then we are reading half researched information. If you are cool with that, fair enough. I just like to know the whole story. If Brad Pitt were in town to promote a movie and that movie had a strong Atlanta connection(say the director was from the ATL), I believe we would like to know about it. Again, this is just my little opinion.
By Deirdre
December 17, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this
Here’s the thing ‘roid. There IS a middle ground between kissing butt and rude remarks.
How about this…next time, when you feel a journalist has left out a key ingredient to an otherwise good article you say…”hey Rodney, did you know that so and so from Atlanta wrote that song? Isn’t it great that Cook chose a song to sing with an Atlanta connection?”
No butt kissing…no rudeness…just a genuine and interesting contribution to the blog. Take the “bass” out of your name and join in the fun!
By AJ
December 17, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this
Nana…while i dont agree with everything assteroid wrote, dont you think your opening line and closing line are a bit…hypocritical? who died and left you in charge? and were your pants not in a wad as well? just testing to see if you are objective. kinda funny. my sister once got mad at my brother for making fun of her for crying all the time. she was crying when she called him out.
By JTesla
December 17, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this
And we still don’t know what his name is.
By Deirdre
December 17, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this
True, JT. come on ‘roid…what’s the guy’s name?
AJ…you’ve been around here before I think…welcome back. But take it easy on Nana…she just lost a close family member in a car accident. Not that she isn’t perfectly capable of defending herself…just do us all a favor and cut her some slack.
By defend the roidster
December 17, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this
I think the guys name is Danny Grady. He was the lead singer and guitar player for Injected. I got that from my album credits and google.
By JTesla
December 17, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this
Thank you defender of Danny… I mean roidster.
By Deirdre
December 17, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this
Thank you defender. See how easy that is. If someone had just come on and given us the info with giving us an ‘attitude’…we would have welcomed the input. We’re nice people here who like the show and are interested in whatever you may have to tell us about it. :-)
By Nana
December 17, 2008 7:47 PM | Link to this
Welcome back AJ. In answer to your question about me being hypocritical in my comment, I don’t believe I was. I was not criticizing anyone, but merely stating a fact that one doesn’t need to attack Rodney. If I offended you or anyone else, I apologize. I do tend to stand up for my friends and speak my mind and if you or anyone doesn’t agree, that’s okay. It seems like you were the one who had a problem with my comment.
A’roid: my apologies to you as well.
Thanks Deirdre for speaking on my behalf.
By Rodney Ho
December 18, 2008 12:08 AM | Link to this
Someone told me that “Bar-Ba-Sol” was written by an Atlantan a few weeks back. Simply didn’t enter my brain when I wrote that item. I should have written about it at the time the guy emailed me about it. I in fact have his phone number. I should call him. Give Assteroid some slack folks though I appreciate you defending me!
By Deirdre
December 18, 2008 8:01 AM | Link to this
Morning!
Rodney..it wasn’t Assteroid’s point that we questioned so much as his tone. A simple reminder without the “attitude” would have been better.
Nana..you would do the same for me under similar circumstances! :-) Give Memory a hug for me…I love puppies(especially when I’m not the one who has to clean up after them).
By Lara
December 18, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this
I know we have moved on to a new blog, but I have to post something here in response. I have been trying to teach my dad something…Maybe it is not WHAT you said, but HOW you said it. I do find it interesting that there is that Atlanta connection - so contribute - it is a blog, so that is kinda what it is for…adding more information along the way.
I have always been a big fan of Injected! Danny is an awesome writer and performer! I am glad that his songs are getting some attention!!! Ahhh, those days at Smiths Old Bar….
By vero
December 18, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this
I was so disgusted to listen Tuesday a lady saying she went to party with this guy and his brother, apparently she said they ended up in the hotel. Woman, if you slept with his brother don’t say it to everyone on the radio, and keep your private life to yourself.
By harrietth
December 18, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this
Huh?
By flats
December 18, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
H…New thread up girl!
By JTesla
December 18, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
When in doubt about the Atlanta music scene, ask Lara.
By bassteroid
December 19, 2008 5:42 PM | Link to this
Thanks Rodney for understanding my critique. Perhaps my tone came across as vitriolic. Funny though that an inference of attitude or anger can send people into attack mode doubling or tripling the aggression with their responses. Re-read all what was written and I think you will see that while my tone was demanding, the responses to it were emotional and caustic. I imagine Rodney’s editor is 10x the anus you guys think I am.
Lastly, I will however not apologize for expecting more from an AJC writer. All writers who work for the AJC get wicked(not the New England meaning) responses for much of what they write. Why should entertainment writing be held in any less regard than a piece about national or international news? Read Jim Wooten or Cynthia Tucker. They get pummeled from the masses. T. Moore gets killed every day. The bottom line is, we are readers who wish to be either educated or entertained. Sometimes both. We should demand the best or else we walk with the ignorant.
By Deirdre
December 19, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this
‘roid….sorry you felt we were being vitriolic.
I think the point we were trying to make is that this is a blog…not an article. It is meant to be added to or subtracted from by the readers. You clearly had something to add and the addition would have been welcomed by all who read Rodney’s blog. So why not just add it…instead of expecting the writer to know “everything”…or at least details that you think are important.
What I’m trying to say is that a blog is a collaborative effort. So collaborate! :-)
By JTesla
December 19, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this
“bassteroid” are you Danny Grady? You seem hesitant to type out that name, almost as if you feel as if that one step might be a bit too boastful or show a bit too much pride.
By Deirdre
December 19, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this
That being said, ‘roid…we DO tend to jump to Rodney’s defense. That stems from some rather ugly incidents not based on Rodney’s writing but on more personal issues. Sorry if we mis-read your intentions.