 We’ve been waiting for one of the remaining twenty-four American Idol contestants to declare themselves the undeniable rock girl/boy in this year’s competition. On last night’s episode, David Cook finally did it. Cook strapped on his electric guitar, swapped his the greasy boy band hair for a less nauseatingly '90s look and turned Lionel Richie’s “Hello” into an instant radio-friendly emo hit.
Hunky Australian Michael Johns still has a shot at becoming the rock-est Idol contestant (as does tattooed Irish goth Carly Smithson and Harley-riding nurse Amanda Overmyer on the girl’s side), but Cook's performance established him as the lead contender for the Rock Idol crown. Where this puts him in the race at large remains to be seen. Could this be the year America finally chooses a real rocker as its Idol? |