Reminder-Rock the Cradle w/ Crosby Loggins-Week 3-Tonight 10 PM ET/PT (Page 1 of 3)

I'm afraid you may not be alone in your assessment of the show Vince.  However, in MY humble opinion, Crosby's performance was anything but terrible, and, for me, it's about support - for Crosby and for Joe.  Perhaps you could tune in and use your mute button when necessary.  Just a thought.

  Libby 

I do think it is of importance that Joe thinks he's good enough to have him on his label.

do you honestly think this guy will sell millions of records though?

also, if he wins, he gets a deal with Jive records...there goes his deal with Joe's label, which is too bad because if that happens, look for his sound to change dramatically because Jive is a pop label (britney spears, justin timberlake, chris brown etc. are all under Jive) that will suck the heart and soul right out of your music in order to make a quick buck.

Thanks Libby!
The show was pretty terrible, so I don't think I'll watch the whole thing, but I will vote for Crosby.
Last week, Crosby's performance was good, but he was SO much better the six times I saw him open for Joe last fall. Like I said on the other thread, I hope Crosby has a chance to show off his songwriting skills and sing one of his own tunes. I think he's got loads more talent than we saw on the first episode.

Okay, I'll say this, and then I'm going back to doing something positive, like baking cookies for the Back Door Slam lads......

Yes, Vince, I think that it is certainly a possibility that he could sell millions of records.  Why not?  Especially in the face of the garbage we are told is "good" and are force fed on a daily basis.

I know that Crosby struggled with the decision to do this show - for a long time.  I know that he has struggled to get out from the shadow of his father's music, in order to be true to his own voice.  I have trouble believing, that after all of that effort, he would put himself in the position of being shaped and molded into some hideous pop version of himself.

Furthermore, I am not in the business, and so, am not equipped, in general, to respond to your questions about the record deal, nor specifically as it would effect Joe.  What I DO know, is that Joe has asked for our support with this venture, which leads me to believe that he wants it to happen, for whatever reason.  Again, I trust Joe Bonamassa.  And so, for all of the reasons I have previously stated, I will continue to support Crosby

Back to bakin',

  Libby 

actually its quite a bit different...i'm here promoting me because i didn't have the luxury of having a superstar for a father (which is the only reason anyone is on that show...not because of their talent) nor the luxury of being on a TV show like that...thats why I perfer Idol...it gives a chance to someone who in any other circumstances would have never ever gotten a foot in the door in the music business...not only that but i'm glad to see AI is allowing the contestants the opportunity to play their own instruments...

selling a million records isn't an improbability if you have the certain something that people want...true the industry is in peril right now, but look at artists like John Mayer...he's the real deal and no matter what he puts out, it sells like crazy...and its not "garbage". True that for every John Mayer there are 4 or 5 Britney Spears waiting in the wings, but i think in order to get to that point, you have to be the total package...and i dont believe this guy is. sorry. maybe one day i'll eat my words...but until then, i'll stick with my prediction now...

honestly, i think he should have taken Joe's advice when he said it could hurt...because if somehow this guy wins, he's going to surely dread having to work under Jive records because they sure don't need him on the label to make any more money than their other artists make...meaning he will do what they tell him to or they will drop him...simple as that.

boo to Jive records...talk about promoting and distributing trash to the masses!

I'm sorry, I disagree. There's a difference between being appealing and being sellable. The 16 year old girl is sellable. A guy like Joe is appealing. It may take him a long time, but trust me he can sell. Each record he has put out has outsold the previous. Trust me, he is on the cusp. Just because it is taking him longer because traditional doors are shut does not mean he can't sell a lot of records. It just takes time.

We can go round and round on this but I think it comes down to McDonald's hamburgers versus Filet Mignon.  Mickey D's sells more but would you say it is better?  If all you care about is who moves the most units you care more about the business than the music.  If that's your choice, good for you.  But you've lost my interest.  If someone can do it the right way like Joe without sacrificing his musical vision for focus groups and lowest-common-denominator marketing then that means something to me.  Gourmand vs. Gourmet.  Britney Spears versus Joe.  If Joe wanted to tart himself up and sell his soul to the highest bidder he could.  It's those "artists" who aim to be the flavor of the month whose careers are over by 35.  Remember, Joe's model is BB and Buddy, not Quiet Riot or Cinderella.