Sometimes I think shows like X-Factor and Idol are sending a very distorted message to the public and younger generation. Artists like these (and more) would get a definite NO from the panel, even though they are not known for thier vocals but a style and sound that is much more than just a voice. Just to name a few. When I introduce young ears to these artists, I always get, "They can't sing, why do you like them?"

Sade

George Clinton

Prince

James Brown

Michael McDonald

Barry White

Stevie Nicks

I'll be glad once this show finally realizes no one will watch it anymore. I think most are starting to get that message.

Timmy84 said:

I'll be glad once this show finally realizes no one will watch it anymore. I think most are starting to get that message.

I know that's right!!

Timmy84 said:

silverchild said:

Timmy84 said:

I'll be glad once this show finally realizes no one will watch it anymore. I think most are starting to get that message.

Most importantly, I'll be glad when all of these singing and talent competitions go obsolete. They're so annoying.

Once Idol retires, so should X Factor and the Voice.

Madonna

MJ

Prince

Janet

Debbie Harry

Bowie

The list goes on...

American Idol only finds good voice, rarely do they find a good voice with the It factor of the names above.

J. Lo

Madonna

Prince

Britney Spears

Cher

Madonna

Madonna, Madonna, Madonna.

Oh I forgot...

Janet Jackson. Oh and Madonna...

Any of Beatles

MADONNA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rick James

2Pac (Duh)

I don't watch the show, but I would imagine none of these would get far:

Bob Dylan

KC (from the Sunshine Band)

The Temptations

Teddy Pendergrass

Joe Cocker

Wilson Pickett

James Brown

Bee Gees

Beatles (Paul might get through)

Tracy Chapman

Vince Neil (Motley Crue)

James Hetfield (Metallica)

Reba McEntire (too much Southern accent)

Willie Nelson

Ozzy Osbourne

Peter Gabriel

Leon Redbone

Rufus Thomas

Geddy Lee (Rush)

Prince

New Edition (Johnny might)

Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd)

Mick Jagger

Run DMC

Beastie Boys

Rare Earth

John Fogerty

Don Henley

[Edited 2/4/12 17:11pm]

There's a reason all those winners flop, the music industry isn't just about vocal ability. Melanie Amaro (winner of X-Factor) is just another big-voiced diva. She'll most likely fail even with good promotion and good material. The only way I see her being successful is someway riding the Adele hype train, which could backfire and become a fail of epic proportions.

Rihanna and Madonna come to mind.

Timmy84 said:

I'll be glad once this show finally realizes no one will watch it anymore. I think most are starting to get that message.

People will continue to watch...especially OLD people.

MickyDolenz said:

I don't watch the show, but I would imagine none of these would get far:

Bob Dylan

KC (from the Sunshine Band)

The Temptations

Teddy Pendergrass

Joe Cocker

Wilson Pickett

James Brown

Bee Gees

Beatles (Paul might get through)

Tracy Chapman

Vince Neil (Motley Crue)

James Hetfield (Metallica)

Reba McEntire (too much Southern accent)

Willie Nelson

Ozzy Osbourne

Peter Gabriel

Leon Redbone

Rufus Thomas

Geddy Lee (Rush)

Prince

New Edition (Johnny might)

Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd)

Mick Jagger

Run DMC

Beastie Boys

Rare Earth

John Fogerty

Don Henley

[Edited 2/4/12 17:11pm]

No groups are allowed to be on Idol, but they could be on XFactor.

I disagree about Reba. I think she would have made it if AI had been around when she was starting out. The same for Teddy P. I think he could have been successful if AI had been around. He was a tall, good-looking black guy that women would swoon over. He definitely would have made it.

[Edited 2/4/12 19:50pm]

Teddy is one of the best R&B males vocalists imo. He was so sexy. Teddy could get it!

I think Britney's likability and charm would have been too irresistable to turn down. I've always thought she would at least make the Top 3 if not winning the entire show.

As for who wouldn't? Rihanna, Paula Abdul (Go figure), Chris Brown, Jennifer Lopez (Go figure), Usher, Justin Timberlake...

musicjunky318 said:

I think Britney's likability and charm would have been too irresistable to turn down. I've always thought she would at least make the Top 3 if not winning the entire show.

They have to actually sing on American Idol, so she wouldn't even get through the door on the 1st audition.

daPrettyman said:

MickyDolenz said:

I don't watch the show, but I would imagine none of these would get far:

Bob Dylan

KC (from the Sunshine Band)

The Temptations

Teddy Pendergrass

Joe Cocker

Wilson Pickett

James Brown

Bee Gees

Beatles (Paul might get through)

Tracy Chapman

Vince Neil (Motley Crue)

James Hetfield (Metallica)

Reba McEntire (too much Southern accent)

Willie Nelson

Ozzy Osbourne

Peter Gabriel

Leon Redbone

Rufus Thomas

Geddy Lee (Rush)

Prince

New Edition (Johnny might)

Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd)

Mick Jagger

Run DMC

Beastie Boys

Rare Earth

John Fogerty

Don Henley

No groups are allowed to be on Idol, but they could be on XFactor.

I disagree about Reba. I think she would have made it if AI had been around when she was starting out. The same for Teddy P. I think he could have been successful if AI had been around. He was a tall, good-looking black guy that women would swoon over. He definitely would have made it.

I didn't mean the groups per se, but the individual members, that's why I picked out Paul McCartney & Johnny Gill. Aren't they trying to pick people with Top 40 pop appeal? Then Teddy's voice is too gruff and gospelly for that.

Paris9748430 said:

musicjunky318 said:

I think Britney's likability and charm would have been too irresistable to turn down. I've always thought she would at least make the Top 3 if not winning the entire show.

They have to actually sing on American Idol, so she wouldn't even get through the door on the 1st audition.

She can sing well enough.

Who the hell still watches American Idol?

dreamfactory313 said:

Who the hell still watches American Idol?

bunch of wierdos. It still averages like 20 million viewers.

dancerella said:

Cher

Imagine if Cher went on that other show The Voice

Im sort of scratching my (bigger) head as to why people even give a shit about AI anymore. I love Steven Tyler and love luv J.Ho as people, but come on, when was the last time someone won who really made for an interesting or cool pop star...

when they have a hip hop american idol with Snoop, Ice Cube, Q Tip, Erykah, Jill, Questlove, D'angelo, Wayne and Eminem as the judges and guest performers wake me up, thx

MickyDolenz said:

daPrettyman said:

No groups are allowed to be on Idol, but they could be on XFactor.

I disagree about Reba. I think she would have made it if AI had been around when she was starting out. The same for Teddy P. I think he could have been successful if AI had been around. He was a tall, good-looking black guy that women would swoon over. He definitely would have made it.

I didn't mean the groups per se, but the individual members, that's why I picked out Paul McCartney & Johnny Gill. Aren't they trying to pick people with Top 40 pop appeal? Then Teddy's voice is too gruff and gospelly for that.

I see your point. However, Teddy was really popular with the crossover audiences. Though he didn't chart that well on the pop charts, he had crossover appeal. He did host the American Music Awards. He was also a staple on the Dinah Shore show.

(I don't agree with some of the choices here: Prince and Barry White, for example, would receive a big YES for their voices only, they would try to "tame" Prince, though...)

but I do agree about Sade, the fools of AMERICAN IDOL would say: "voice too thin, she's a bit boring"

so for me it's

Sade

Black Sabbath / Ozzy

Cher

Kate Bush

Bob Dylan

Mick Jagger

Julio Iglesias

Janis Joplin

I wouldn't include rap/hip-hop acts because it's a popular genre these days, so they would receive support...

[Edited 2/6/12 8:04am]

dreamfactory313 said:

Who the hell still watches American Idol?

I must watch the try outs, after that I'm out

Aren't you the same people always complaining about artists that can't sing???

Tokyo89 said:

Aren't you the same people always complaining about artists that can't sing???

not me

there's a big difference between people who can't sing and people with a peculiar/personal style

BIG DIFFERENCE

JoeTyler said:

Tokyo89 said:

Aren't you the same people always complaining about artists that can't sing???

not me

there's a big difference between people who can't sing and people with a peculiar/personal style

BIG DIFFERENCE

I do agree. Ijs American Idol is good for something. They have discovered some pretty good voices.

Tokyo89 said:

JoeTyler said:

not me

there's a big difference between people who can't sing and people with a peculiar/personal style

BIG DIFFERENCE

I do agree. Ijs American Idol is good for something. They have discovered some pretty good voices.

That's all they do that's good. But the ones who get on there would have a tough time getting out of that box. Sometimes a good voice is not all that matters and sometimes it does. It's tricky.