slashsfro wrote:

I can understand why he goes on there, but that doesn't mean I have to agree with it.  Honestly, I usually check out after the dreck in the first week.  The thing that really bugs me about this show is that there are a lot of talented musicians struggling out there to make it.  They play in small clubs because I think they love their craft and geniunely believe in it.  Then you have this show which is basically a glorified karaoke contest.  Most of the females have to sing in a certain style and some are selected for their personal story.  Even if you don't win you get some form of PR.

The problem is, the show is becoming more and more accepted in the music world because it gets such huge ratings.  When it first came out lots of musicians couldn't stand it.  As you pointed out, there are numerous struggling musicians, while these kids just walk off the street and get a shot at a guaranteed recording contract.  It's a slap in the face to legitimate music veterans across the land.  But now successful musicians go on the show for promotion and exposure because it's a ratings monster.  It's a case of, if you can't beat'em, join'em.  I'm holding strong though, I refuse to join them.  I still hate the show and everything it stands for.