The Clark Brothers to Perform on 'American Idol'

oscardahl · 03-31-2008, 06:18 AM

American Idol is a shameless self-promoter. It seems like every single former American Idol contestant has popped up on a subsequent Idol season to perform a song from their debut record that isn't selling very well. There's nothing wrong with this, it's the smart thing for Idol and FOX to do. What's become clear, however, is that success on American Idol (votes and whatnot) does not equal success out in the real world. Albums are difficult to sell these days for anyone, and being on American Idol does not make one immune to this fact. Jordin Sparks, Blake Lewis, Katharine McPhee, Taylor Hicks – none of these artists set the world on fire with their debut albums. Regardless, American Idol still attempts to help out their own “products” by giving them air time on the world's most popular television show. This week, The Clark Brothers will perform on American Idol. If, prior to the last sentence, you were unaware of the existence of a band called The Clark Brothers, don't worry – you are not alone.

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TheEditor · 03-31-2008, 01:43 PM

I'm cheesily excited by this, mostly to see what Simon thinks of them, secondarily to see Paula drool over them, and thirdly, in the hopes the Dicko, Sheila E., Rzeznick and Dominic Bowden show up too!

oscardahl · 03-31-2008, 01:52 PM

I need more Dicko in my life.

Natalie1 · 03-31-2008, 02:29 PM

I can't wait to see the Clack Brothers. When will Dot Dot Dot get to perform on American Idol.

Canuck703 · 03-31-2008, 03:08 PM

Never rreally heard of them but i did try to watch The Next Great American Band but never got passed the 1st eppy probably because the time it aired. They scrwed up with World Idol as well airing it during Christmas, i might of made it if they wiated a few weeks

weezer17 · 03-31-2008, 03:18 PM

Natalie, you rule. Im a huge fan of Dot Dot Dot. Met them in Chicago and Madison on a few occasions. They are all really nice, and you can tell how much they appreciate their fans. They should have went further on Great American Band, as the song they went out on was young turns by rod stewart. They nailed it.

cal33 · 03-31-2008, 04:48 PM

Not every former contestant has had their chance to return. I'm waiting for Constantine Maroulis to come e back and entertain us. The show hasn't been the same since he was eliminated.

acemondo · 03-31-2008, 05:25 PM

Of course Oscar doesn't care for Christian themes....there's a shocker!!!! Tells me a whole lot about him and why he is so clueless in everything he writes about!

buddytvgina · 03-31-2008, 09:03 PM

I'm going to side with Oscar. Nothing against religion, I just don't want it in my pop music either. The Clark Brothers are stupid to have on Idol. They have no relevance in the radio/pop music world. Oh wait, just like 99% of Idol's contestants. Okay, I get it.

oscardahl · 03-31-2008, 09:32 PM

Acemondo, you're so reliable. Love it.

I'd rather see The Clark Brothers than Kimberly Locke, but that's not saying much.

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03-31-2008, 06:18 AM	#1
oscardahl Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: , , . Posts: 1,449,703	American Idol is a shameless self-promoter. It seems like every single former American Idol contestant has popped up on a subsequent Idol season to perform a song from their debut record that isn't selling very well. There's nothing wrong with this, it's the smart thing for Idol and FOX to do. What's become clear, however, is that success on American Idol (votes and whatnot) does not equal success out in the real world. Albums are difficult to sell these days for anyone, and being on American Idol does not make one immune to this fact. Jordin Sparks, Blake Lewis, Katharine McPhee, Taylor Hicks – none of these artists set the world on fire with their debut albums. Regardless, American Idol still attempts to help out their own “products” by giving them air time on the world's most popular television show. This week, The Clark Brothers will perform on American Idol. If, prior to the last sentence, you were unaware of the existence of a band called The Clark Brothers, don't worry – you are not alone. To read the rest, click here.

03-31-2008, 01:43 PM	#2
TheEditor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,051,191	I'm cheesily excited by this, mostly to see what Simon thinks of them, secondarily to see Paula drool over them, and thirdly, in the hopes the Dicko, Sheila E., Rzeznick and Dominic Bowden show up too!

03-31-2008, 01:52 PM	#3
oscardahl Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: , , . Posts: 1,449,703	I need more Dicko in my life.

03-31-2008, 02:29 PM	#4
Natalie1 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 78	I can't wait to see the Clack Brothers. When will Dot Dot Dot get to perform on American Idol.

03-31-2008, 03:08 PM	#5
Canuck703 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9	Never rreally heard of them but i did try to watch The Next Great American Band but never got passed the 1st eppy probably because the time it aired. They scrwed up with World Idol as well airing it during Christmas, i might of made it if they wiated a few weeks

03-31-2008, 03:18 PM	#6
weezer17 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 40	Natalie, you rule. Im a huge fan of Dot Dot Dot. Met them in Chicago and Madison on a few occasions. They are all really nice, and you can tell how much they appreciate their fans. They should have went further on Great American Band, as the song they went out on was young turns by rod stewart. They nailed it.

03-31-2008, 04:48 PM	#7
cal33 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1	Not every former contestant has had their chance to return. I'm waiting for Constantine Maroulis to come e back and entertain us. The show hasn't been the same since he was eliminated.

03-31-2008, 05:25 PM	#8
acemondo Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 196	Of course Oscar doesn't care for Christian themes....there's a shocker!!!! Tells me a whole lot about him and why he is so clueless in everything he writes about!

03-31-2008, 09:03 PM	#9
buddytvgina Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,321,387	I'm going to side with Oscar. Nothing against religion, I just don't want it in my pop music either. The Clark Brothers are stupid to have on Idol. They have no relevance in the radio/pop music world. Oh wait, just like 99% of Idol's contestants. Okay, I get it.

03-31-2008, 09:32 PM	#10
oscardahl Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: , , . Posts: 1,449,703	Acemondo, you're so reliable. Love it. I'd rather see The Clark Brothers than Kimberly Locke, but that's not saying much.