Chris Cornell defends 'Idol' contender David Cook

Marcie, watch the judges’ comments again on youtube. Simon didn’t say “original”. He said it was “brave” because it could either have been “insane or amazing”. It was Randy who used the word “original”. Am not sure about Paula, maybe she did so too, but what I remember is something about “pushing boundaries”, but that’s about having the balls to try something so different on the Idol stage.

I, too, am surprised at the number of people commenting that they didn’t know who Chris Cornell was – but then, I’m significantly older than the Idol target viewer! While I’m not a great fan of this style of music, I can appreciate the fact that David Cook looks and sounds more professional on stage than any of the other constestants – even Carly (she of the previous major label deal).

This is all totally ridiculous. I don’t understand how people can be so cruel. David did an amazing job of Billy Jean. He has done a stellar performance week after week. After all its not the contestants fault they have to stick to a theme. If David could, believe you me he would sing his own song. He has written and sang his own songs before Idol, and he will long after. Give him a chance you people bashing him have no idea what he is capable of. In my opinion he is Brilliant!!!!!!!

I remember when David’s song was over, Simon made the comment that he knew who’s version he sang or something to that effect. Marlene

the song was awesome and Chris Cornell is an awesome artist.

Really, for those who keep saying Chris Cornell should be glad David Cook sang his cover of Billie Jean don’t know much about Chris Cornell. He’s practically one of the gods of rock who still make relevant music. It’s great new people are now learning about Chris Cornell, but to say he should be glad ebcause now his albums will sell more makes it sound like Cornell’s albums never sold well. Cornell will be relevant years after AI has stopped being one.

All David and Chris did now was make the song more popular … so now Michael Jackson will have some cash going his way jajaa

I agree with Sadie that this is a case of people seeing controversy where they want it to be. They think this is a crack in David Cook’s proverbial armor so they are going to sieze the opportunity to bash him. I think behind each bash you will find a deluded Michael Johns or Jason Castro fan, sad that their favorite is nothing compared to David Cook. If you like a guy because he’s cute, fine…but that doesn’t mean you should fool yourself into thinking he’s a good singer.