Rock Star: INXS finds a new lead singer

Well, Rock Star: INXS is going to be interesting even after the show ends, given that, in the end, the band picked the drama-creating J.D. as their new lead singer. His performance with them was fine (as was Marty’s), but I think his smoking arrangement of “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” is likely what carried the day. Marty failed to show INXS anything new, which was a mistake, and I think he knew it before he stepped out on stage.

So, J.D. has got the musical and performance chops. We know that. I just think we’re looking at a very volatile, very “look at me” guy being added to a mix of people who are very comfortable together after all these years. It’ll be interesting to see if J.D. is their lead singer after this first album and tour. I could see him deciding he’s too big of a star and wanting a solo career before the tour is even over.

It’ll be interesting to see if Marty gets back together with his band, the Lovehammers, now. Depending on how the band feels about him — and they did hold parties for him every Tuesday night during the show at a local bar — this might be a great break for them.

Anyway, good show, and I’ll always have “Trees” on my iPod, whatever else happens.