Dude looks like a lady.
Even up close, American Idol judge Steven Tyler really looks like a
lady.
And an old one at that.
But the guy is dang smart.
As smart as he is unique.
And that’s what makes a great Idol
judge.
And just a fascinating cat in
general.
Seeing Steven Tyler in the flesh, only a foot away, was just
one of the many highlights of this whirl-wind four day trip to Hollywood. After
I posted his photo on Facebook and twitter, the comments came flooding in.
“Love those cheekbones!” wrote one friend.
“Love that man!” tweeted another.
Tyler told us his band Aerosmith is putting out a new
record. And the band’s going on
tour. He also said Aerosmith is going to
perform during the two hour Idol finale.
Now that’s sure to be another kick-arse highlight of this kick-arse
trip.
Another memory I’ll tuck away in my mental “brag” bag of
lifetime highlights will be seeing Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips “Before
they blew-up big.” I sat through two press conferences with them—one before the
final competition round, and then one right after. Both Jessica and Phillip are still just a
couple of down to earth sweet kids.
Jessica is really shy, though poised well beyond her scant
16 years. And Phillip, well, Phillip
just has a gift that can’t be learned. He connects with you when he talks. And when he sings. He’s not the best at both, but he’s a master
at getting you to find him childlike and sweet.
And he’s funny in a quirky Zooey Deschanel kinda way.
Big disappointment?
Taylor Hicks. Maybe he was just
having a bad day when I met him. But he
was rude and snapped at the person assisting him. You could tell he’s done this dog and pony
show a million times and loathes it to the core.
Another disappointment?
You’re not allowed to take any photos inside the Nokia Theatre. The stage and theatre are amazing. And the light show rivals anything I’ve
seen. It’s just so damn cool. And I wish I could share photos of it with
our listeners because it’s just soooo cool.
Well, gotta cut this short.
There’s still a ton more dirt to dish… but I have to pull on my fancy
schmancy gown and shuttle-off to the Nokia to catch the two hour finale of
American Idol 2012.
