LAST EDITED ON 03-01-05 AT 03:08 PM (EST)

yeah, I wonder if ever braids it..... I'd like to see him perform without the distraction of swinging hair, although I know it's signature for 'rockers'

I like his voice. I thought he sounded better than the original artist with his song last night. However, those moves have got to go!

I figured something out about Constantine last night. He's not very good. I think he's only stood out because he is different, not because he is that talented.

My question is this. Would Constantine or Bo win a contest that featured ALL rockers? Of the two, I believe that Bo has a better voice, but I don't know that he's THAT great, or if he just stands out because he's different. If the show was strictly looking for "rockers", I don't think Constantine would have made the finals.

Didn't Bo say that he writes and produces his own music? I'd think that winning this contest would actually hinder him, if he wants to remain true to his genre. Would the fans who support rock really back up a guy from AI? I don't think so. I hope he gets some exposure, but doesn't win. I think he'd be better off in the long run.

The thought of either of them, especially Bo, having to compete on a Barry Manilow night, makes me cringe. Unless the producers allow the contestants to pick their own material throughout the competition, I don't think he stands a chance.

Thank you so much true! I agree with you. I don't how good he is or if he sticks out because he is different. Sure, he sounded better than Constantine lastnight but is that really saying a lot? I am not a fan of hard rock and maybe that is why I am not a big Bo fan.

He may not win but he could but I think no matter what he will get a record deal out of this. You may be right, true, he may be better off going to the finals but not winning...ala Jennifer from last season.

IMO, Bo's that good in an all rock AI too---Constantine BLECH...

and I think they are not using guest judges in the finals this year.. whether they will still have "themes" I think (hope) Bo is good enough to pull it off

great points, True!
yes, I wonder what this will do for his career?

So this puts us in a quandry. Do we continue to vote him through? Or do we stop all voting for him before he makes the final 12, and save him from the torture that will be the year-long AI4 Live Tour?

this is a real dilemma, isn't it, with the whole AI thing. it's so focused on the "pop" orientation, that it really prevents from doing well those who would flourish in other genres, namely "rock."

i have been really disappointed in constantine. i think he did have a good audition, or at least, he seemed interesting enough for the producers to make into a "character." they obviously expected him to go far, as they've invested, so to speak, in his development on the show.

bo on the other hand mustn't have initially fit what producers were looking for (at least in the early stages). otherwise, they'd have spent more time on him during auditions, don't ya think?

i just can't imagine that bo or constantine-with-lots-of-voice-lessons could manage to pull off the song that the producers have pre-written for the finale/winner... no matter how many screeches or swinging microphones or headbangs or electric guitar riffs they add in.

I liked Constantine in the beginning, but he was just awful last night. Bo Bice really did an outstanding job last night. He did not stand out to our family until his performance last night. He really had that blues/rock feel and extended himself in performing.

I am a rock n roll fan, I don't think AI should hinder Bo's career in music. If the fans keep voting for him that should say it there.

I just don't think in years past that we had that really good rocker that could appeal to all the rockers across the board, plus mainstream music kids.

This guy has far more talent than John Stevens & Josh Gracin combined, so he can stay in a niche and do ok. Even if he ventures out of his niche, I think he'll end up sounding alright. He's an entertainer with a powerful voice. I can respect that.

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I live where the show is delayed one day and played 4 times during the day. So, I got to watch most of the guys 4 times! Bo grew on me, but I laughed out loud every time he did that jerky dance thing....reminded me of Elaine's embarassing dance from "Seinfeld". Anyway, he was really good and even though I still like Constantine, Bo did a great job.

Ok, we've been talking about joining together,

So let the first Official Meeting now come to order.

First item - what shall we call ourselves? Please post your ideas or votes.
BBFC - bo Bice fan club
ATBS - Anti-teeny-bopper supporters
Pro Bo Ho's

2nd - any cutesy mottos?

3rd - what is our platform?
Pro Bo? Anti constantine/anthony/preteengirls votes?

I'd join a Pro Bo Ho group any day, if you just removed the out-of-place apostrophe.

Pro Bo/Anti Fangirl!

"These are not wholesome young role models. These are hideously emaciated trollops with good genes." --TeamJoisey

I'm with you Coconut. I'd love to be a Pro Bo Ho! He's the only reason I watch Idol in the first place.

Although I like pop music, I am a rocker girl for sure. I LOOOOVE Bo!! He is amazing. He can sing his @ss off. He's not the typical AI looking type, but hopefully if he makes it into the top 12 the producers will help him with his look a little --- let him "keep it real" but give him a few tips so he doesn't look quite so Lynard Skynard.

Bo is the real deal. Hubby was commenting afterwards : I want to be in a band with that guy!!

I love Constantine too, but I admit that half the reason I like him is because he's totally adorable. He's a good singer, but not great. He looks good up on stage and obviously can work it. But talent-wise, Bo takes the cake as far as rockin' out.

I can wait to see how either one handle the theme weeks, if they get that far. My guess is that Bo can adapt a little better because his voice is stronger. AND he'll retain a heavy dose of originality no matter what song he does.

I also believe that Bo will be better able to adapt to theme weeks than Constantine. In Bo's contestant information on the Idol website, he says he's been singing since he was 9 and had formal training in high school choir. OK, I would argue that qualifies as 'formal training', but it does mean he has sung styles of music other than rock. He also playes piano, guitar, bass, sax, harmonica and writes songs.

Constantine's information says he has formal voice training at Boston Conservatory, but he hasn't shown any versatility yet. And, lordy, I hated his singing Monday night.

I can't wait for them to get to theme weeks so we can see different sides of both of them.

Bo is so hot and so talented that if he came out dressed like a chicken singing Old McDonald, I'd still vote for him. He's got it and he knows it. But not in a conceited way like ol' Frog Lips Constantine. Bo will go far.

Crud I shoulda browed the forums a little more before making my first post. Anyways I like bo I do but would everyone stop calling him a rocker, please? He's more of a hippy, his answers on the fox website say it all. No rocker of today worth his skin would answer like that. He's incredibly talented but a rocker? no way in heck.