2.22.11 Adam News & Info

Adam not only removed himself from San Diego at age 18 and that in spite of a welcoming and understanding home, he also went through a radical transformation of himself in the years to come.

I remember one interview where a journalist tried on Adam's jacket and said something like I wish I could wear this. And Adam just said, anybody can wear anything they want. Initially I thought that was a bit short-sighted, as in 'not-everybody-looks-good-in-red'. But later I realized what he meant: If you want it enough you can make anything happen. He transformed himself from red-headed, overweight, average looking, do-goody, geeky boy to ROCKGOD! He did make it happen, willpower and all. What it takes though is that what you are trying to become is really what is inside of you already. Otherwise it is probably not going to work. When he said...'whatever you WANT', he really meant it.

He had already crossed that bridge.

Adam changed looks, changed place of life and circle of friends and then went and put at least some of the more visual parts of his lifestyle in front of many millions of mainstream, conservative leaning idol watchers, given them the opportunity to judge, the latter something most mainstream people try to avoid even in the most normal of circumstances. He went for it, not knowing what the outcome for him would be.

He is walking the walk, that is for sure and as many have said: balls of steel. LOve, Love, Love...and a ton of respect and appreciation, that's all I can say. Thanks for the great discussion tonight.

Thank you. Pitchy much. Maria22pf, just remember, you are not alone ... in the aftermath.

Guess I will be unpopular with you. I still have a problem with not being able to understand most of what she sings. Allison seems very sweet and a great friend to all of them. For me, I just do not enjoy listening to her.[/quote]
I really liked her on Idol. Is it the songs she sings, now?

I really liked her on Idol. Is it the songs she sings, now?

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Well, she has that Bonnie Rait, Janis Joplin rasp to her voice that some love. Her diction pretty much sucks, tis true. And that song did no favors for her. Her range is limited and the bottom notes were tentative and weak, while the high wail was just kinda painful. In order to sound her best, she has to pay close attention to the songs she chooses for style (can't sing other than the rasp, really) and range to make the most out of her delivery.

As opposed to Adam who has crazy range and sounds good all up and down it. He also can change up the tone of his voice to match any number of styles and genres. Just an all round more versatile, capable singer.

Hope Allison can find the right niche.