Michael Johns American Idol

Interesting Video on YouTube

2008-03-22T08:29:00.001-07:00

American Idol Recap from Entertainment Weekly

2008-03-20T02:31:00.000-07:00

Urgh... not such a nice review from these folks..

"Also fast approaching his Idol expiration date is Michael Johns, who wisely mentioned his Hollywood-week performance of ''Bohemian Rhapsody'' in his interview package, the better to remind voters why they put him into the season 7 finals in the first place. Unfortunately, his rendition of ''A Day in the Life'' was once again an utter disappointment by comparison. Sure, Michael was bound to fail in his attempt to condense a long and winding number into 90 seconds — it all ended up very ''three songs for the price of one!'' — but you can't blame song arrangement for that gruesomely botched falsetto or a general lack of emotional connection. It seems like every week the judges try to tell us Michael is worthy of our votes — how hilarious was Paula's one-two punch of saying that Michael was great during dress rehersal, then blaming his nonexistent earpiece for his shortcomings (whoops!) — but how many chances are we supposed to give him before we just give up? "

Michael Johns in the Top 4 !?

2008-03-10T05:18:00.001-07:00

American Idol judges Randy Jackson appeared on the Today show this morning to promote Paula and Randy's new single 'Dance Like There's No Tomorrow'. During the interview, Matt Lauer asked who they thought were the current leaders.

They said the top 4 was:

Michael Johns

David Archuleta

Carly Smithson

David Cook

We'll post of video of the interview soon.

Michael Johns Pics - Film CD Release party 3/10/01

2008-03-09T09:04:00.001-07:00

Here are some pics of Film featuring Michael Johns back from March 10th, 2001

Enjoy!

To view the Michael Johns photos visit: www.myspace.com/film

Michael Johns performance recap from MTV

2008-02-22T10:42:00.000-08:00

Michael Johns
Song: The Doors' "Light My Fire"
Verdict: Recycled heat

In his taped piece, Michael Johns worked hard to face the jingoist "Idol" viewers. "I've been [living in the U.S.] for 10 years. My whole adult life has been here!" In other words, "Hey, bloggers! Stop bitching about an Australian participating on 'American Idol.' I'm just as American as Mel Gibson. You all like Mel Gibson still, right? [Crickets.]"
But if this guy's such an assimilated American, then why the hell is he rocking a scarf around his neck? Doesn't he know that only female singers (named Syesha) do that here in the States? He's like the exchange student people tortured in high school. "No, Janick. Women love it when guys call them imbeciles!" Can't you just picture Danny Noriega backstage whispering, "Psst, Aussie bum. Throw this around your neck. All the studs are wearing them."

Not counting the scarf, Michael Johns stuck with what worked in Hollywood Week and rehashed the Doors. (I hope the Rocker Nurse doesn't follow suit Wednesday night. I just don't think I can sit through that hideous "fire" background again this week.) Like the snippet we saw in Hollywood, Johns' Jim Morrison homage is pretty awesome. "Idol" might be earmarking David Cook as this year's Daughtry, but if there's anyone born to front a band this season, it's the dynamic Michael Johns. Simon and Randy agree, the latter idiotically likening Johns to Michael Hutchence, which means he'll end up accidentally killing himself on my birthday.

Read the full article: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1581912/20080220/id_0.jhtml

Michael Johns at The Hard Rock in Atlanta

2008-02-22T06:43:00.001-08:00

Here's another old photo of Michael Johns from 2000 performing in the band Film at the Hard Rock Cafe in Atlanta during the Atlantis Music Conference.

Michael Johns makes Top 10

2008-02-22T06:25:00.000-08:00

Michael Johns easily moved on after last nights American Idol results show. The songs they had to sing last night as a group were really cheesy, but he did well to hide at the back and smile when he needed too. And what's with all the girls crying??!!

Michael Johns CD Information

2008-02-19T16:59:00.000-08:00

While in the band Film, Michael Johns released one CD "rolling". The six-song EP was released in March 2001. The band toured in support of the CD which included a short tour with Irish band The Commitments.

The EP featured six songs:

Chemical Wonder

Get Away

Lead Machine

Be With Me Now

Coming Down (Can you feel it?)

You can listed to all the tracks on the CD by visiting: www.myspace.com/film the cd was produced by Rick Beato, the same person that produced Michael's unlreleased Maverick Records debut.

Michael Johns Quick Fact

2008-02-19T16:46:00.000-08:00

Michael Johns was introduced to his first band Film by producer Houston Singletary. Film recorded one demo with Houston "Lead Machine" - a re-recorded version of the song appears on Film's CD "rolling" - You can purchase the CD "rolling" at www.cdbaby.com/film

Michael Johns Quick Fact

2008-02-19T16:43:00.001-08:00

Michael Johns, used to go by the name Michael Lee. He lived in Atlanta back in 2000 for a couple of years. He used to sing with Hank Barbee in the band Hank and Mike. They'd sing cover songs at local bars such as CJ's Landing in Buckhead.

Michael still comes back to Atlanta from time to time and performs at Fados Irish Bar and The Tin Roof Cantina.

Interview with Michael Johns American Idol

2008-02-19T16:40:00.001-08:00

Atlanta's AJC newspaper recently spoke with Michael Johns. Follow this link to read the interview. http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/idol/entries/2008/02/15/215_talking_wit_1.html

Michael Johns makes the Top 24 on American Idol

2008-02-14T06:49:00.000-08:00

Michael Johns easily cruised into the Top 24 on American Idol last night. After a solid performance of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody, Simon Cowell said that Michael's was the "best audition of the day".