I never thought I'd ever have anything to thank Simon Fuller for but without him there would have been no Daughtry! Well, that's not strictly true because I am sure Chris Daughtry would have made his way without Fuller's American Idol help but it probably would have taken longer for him to get established and for us to find him.
Chris Daughtry was a finalist in season 5 of American Idol. He didn't win, although I rooted for him from the start, but he did go straight out and form a band and start making great music. Two albums later, a couple of stints supporting bands like Bon Jovi and Nickelback and now a few dates headlining across Europe. Daughtry has come a long way in a relatively short space of time. Although I don't like the shotgun approach to celebrity that these reality shows provide, in this instance I feel it is justified.
Last night at KOKO, Camden was incredible. There is nothing better than seeing an artist truly humbled by an audience that knows all their lyrics. This band rocked our socks off. I can't wait to see them again next year (if they keep their promise).
It's been a heavy couple of days. Daughtry at KOKO, Camden yesterday and Tom McRae tonight. Which was better? It's hard to say. It would depend on your taste in music and how you rate a good concert. As I've mentioned in previous blogs, I have very eclectic tastes. I like almost every genre of music there is. This week we are going to three concerts; Daughtry (Rock), Tom McRae (Folk-ish!) and The Dualers (SKA). Each one different and special in its own right. I couldn't choose between them even if I wanted to.
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