http://thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack...rticleid=140268

opinions?

i love n support Chris all the way, but i wouldn't want him to do a hardcore rock album, some of my favorite Chris performances on AI were "Walk the Line", "What a wonderful world" and "Have you ever loved a woman" (not sure if that's the exact title of the song). i like that soft side of him, but whatever he decides i wish him the best.

I dont think he should take it. He would be limited to what he could do where if he went solo...he could do anything and evertything he wanted!! =) ROCK ON CHRIS! We LOVE YOU!




I dont think he should take it. He would be limited to what he could do where if he went solo...he could do anything and evertything he wanted!! =) ROCK ON CHRIS! We LOVE YOU!




I dont think he should take it. He would be limited to what he could do where if he went solo...he could do anything and evertything he wanted!! =) ROCK ON CHRIS! We LOVE YOU!

Can someone please tell me what he said because for some reason i can't see the article - Pls Anybody ??? thanks

Rachel ...

He makes an interesting point, would Chris be labelled, and somewhat penalized by rockers, for being on American Idol? The Fuel offer has complicated what should have been an easy transition to a recording contract for Chris.

Music man adds Fuel to debate over ‘Idol’ castoff’s future
By Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa
Monday, May 22, 2006 - Updated: 07:06 AM EST

Medford music man Paul Geary, manager of the rock band Fuel, says “American Idol” reject Chris Daughtry should think twice before taking ex-Matchbox 20 main man Rob Thomas’ advice about a solo career.

Daughtry, as you know, is the 26-year-old rockin’ Idol-wannabe who was inexplicably flushed by Taylor Hicks-besotted voters a few weeks back in a stunning “Idol” upset. No sooner had he left the stage than the band Fuel was on the line offering Chris the chance to replace departed lead singer Brett Scallions. (The band was enamored with Daughtry’s rendition of its hit “Hemorrhage.”)

But Daughtry has been playing hard to get, saying he’d like to launch a solo career. He told MIX 98.5’s John Lander that Thomas told him that was the way to go. Even, presumably, if Chris doesn’t wanna be Lonely No More!

“Rob was really cool. I wasn’t expecting him to call,” Daughtry told Lander. “He basically said (of the Fuel offer) ‘Hey, don’t do it. You’re better off doing your own thing.’ So I’m talking to all these great people and taking in all their advice.”

Well, here’s a bit of advice from Geary, who was a drummer for a hit band, Extreme, and manages a few of them now, including Godsmack, whose latest album debuted at No. 1 on the rock charts.

“Rob’s wrong, (and) here’s why:” Geary said. “Chris tells us he wants to put out a rock record, not a pop record. Rock radio in the U.S. will not be receptive to a solo record from Chris Daughtry of ‘American Idol,’ period. ‘American Idol’ equals pop radio! If Daughtry was aspiring to be a pop star, Rob would be right because Top 40 radio cares about ‘American Idol.’

“Fuel is credible at the rock formats and that would be his door into that world. When’s the last time you heard Rob Thomas on WAAF?”
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I think he would do great on his own! He has so many loyal fans and we love him!
Either way he's gonna rock!!!

I have to agree. It is an interesting point. I'm a rocker and used to make fun of AI until a friend made me watch for Chris. The average person who listens to rock stations does not watch AI - there's exceptions of course. Someone mentioned above that Fuel was "hardcore rock". They're really not. Keep in mind, Chris is a true rocker, who as Simon said, "refused to compromise". Just listen to the Absent Element tracks and you'll see.

Can't wait to but his cd - what ever he decides!

I think chris will do his own thing and i doesnt matter what anyone is saying right now because he cant make a record until the contract is up. but when the time comes he will do the right thing.. if he wants to do a solo album it doesnt have to be pop. so he will do what he wants and lets hope for the best

randy

Hey everyone. Okay, I am going to support Chris in whatever he chooses to do. Listening to Absent Element shows that he would be amazing in a band, but watching him on Idol shows that he has the potential to go solo. However, I think I do sort-of agree with parts of that article. American Idol has gotten this image of pop music. When I think about AI, I think about that type of music. Seeing country artists such as Carrie and Josh Gracin, surprised. As did Constantine and Bo Bice. This season I realized that you can't expect anything because I never expected Chris to come off Idol!! I agree with Rob Thomas. I think Fuel needs Chris more than Chris needs Fuel. If Chris chooses to do the rock band thing, I hope he sticks to Absent Element. Otherwise, I hope he goes solo. I just don't think Fuel would be the...best choice (JUST MY OPINION!!) But as I said, I love the man and his music and will support him WHATEVER he does. That's my two cents though

i didn't mean that they r hardcore, to be honest i dont think i've heard their music. but what i meant was that i dont want him to make a hardcore rock album b/c i really really liked it when he did the soft songs, i think he has a beautiful singing voice not just for rock. i cant wait to hear his music either

I definitely agree - I think it would be the perfect opportunity for Chris to take Fuel's offer ! They''re a known Rock band and have sold many records - well maybe not that many ...lol....but with Chris on board they will definitely SELL SELL SELL !! Rob Thomas didn't start off Solo ?? Even Rob started somewhere and it was called MATCHBOX 20 !! I just think he needs to get his feet wet before goin solo !! Any decision he makes i will support him just the same - just voicing my opinion ..

Rachel....

Just because Chris goes solo doesn't mean he'll be going down a POP road. And jsut because he doesn't accept Fuel's offer, doesn't mean he's going solo. Chris could very easily get his own band together and go from there (lets not forget that he actually does have one).

I'm torn on whether or not Chris should accept. I'll support him either way.

hmm....all i can say is INTERESTING...!!!

Why would he want to limit himself. He's already proved he can do just about any format and make it his own. He's good enough that he could easily have hits and success on both sides - HARD ROCK / POP. As long as he can sign with someone that will give him the artistic freedom he'll need and not put him in a box. The money, the quality of life for him and his family will be so much greater if he doesn't limit himself. The one gaining anything from him joining FUEL is FUEL. They need him, he doesn't need them.

The only reason the manager of fuel is saying that is because he knows that his band needs Chris to revive them. I think Rob Thomas is totally right when he said that Chris would be the main attraction for fuel and would be better off to do his own solo thing, kind of like Rob was for Matchbox 20. Chris is getting a lot of great offers to go solo like from Clive Davis and I would much rather see him do that so that he can do what he wants to do.

Chris is so versatile in his singing...alot of people like his softer side and alot like the hardrock side...I like both...maybe he should come out with a duel CD....he could please both worlds of pop\maybe country rock....and hard rock..alot of artists have come out with duel CDs ....he could have the best of both worlds...

Chris shouldn't do it in my opinion. I think he'll be much better off on his own

I do not think Chris should accept Fuel's offer. I would like to see him do something a little softer. Not necessarily pop rock, but not hard rock either. I did enjoy "Hemorrage" I have to admit, but I preferred him singing "Renegade" and "Wanted Dead or Alive". Who am I kidding? He could sing "Mary Had a Little Lamb" and I would buy the CD.

I think Chris should stay with Absent Element. That way he'll still be Chris Daughtry, without being Chris Daughtry-from American Idol...he'll be Chris Daughtry, the lead singer of Absent Element. Plus, AE is an awesome band and i'd hate if they broke up like Constantine's Pray For The Soul Of Betty. So I definitely say stick with AE. But as for the Fuel offer, i read on here or somewhere that even if he doesn't join them,they'd still like to tour with him,so i think that's the best way to go. Fuel and AE can tour together (maybe he can duet on "Hemmorage"). I'd go see that.

I TOTALLY AGREE!! He could sing the phone book for all I care... I'd be first in line to buy it... Chris is an intelligent person and he will make the right decision for his situation ... we will all buy whatever he puts out! ;-) LUV YA CHRIS!!

well i guess fuel is showing desperate measures bashing rob thomas, but hey the fuel manager wasnt winning any awards or selling nearly as much as rob thomas....but this is my last post on here, because seriously you guys are all taking this wayyyyy over board...with the video making...and so forth...i bet you guys are the same people who are searching the internet for his home phone number...damn give it a rest already its getting crazy i know the guy is great so does half of america....let him be! geez! he is going to be just fine! he is going to do the right thing of what HE wants and his family...you guys are almost seeing like stalkers...its crazy man! get off it already go take some valium and take a knap.....i hope he doesnt take fuel's offer just for bashing rob thomas....fucking ridiculous

Well you may not want to "hear it" anymore, Brian, but I'd like to add a few things that some folks might not be thinking of....

IF Chris went with Fuel: He'd be limited to doing THEIR music, their style. He'd be walking into a pre-made band that has their own way of doing things. Also keep in mind that Fuel has a songwriter that does ALL of their songs. CHRIS is a songwriter, and has written some really fantastic stuff. Not to mention Fuel totally dissed Chris' singing of the Elvis songs...they said "...anyone singing Elvis just sounds hoaky".

IF Chris went solo: He would basically have to start all over again and just pray for the best. Chris almost never sang "cover songs"; he likes doing his OWN stuff. The song lyrics written with Absent Element were written by Chris and Mark...then each band member wrote their own music parts. Chris COULD probably make it solo - but why should he when he already has a FANTASTIC band right at home?

IF Chris stayed with Absent Element: This is "home" to him. This is his family, friends...it's where he came from. If you haven't heard them, they are FANTASTIC. The only reason they weren't big (before Idol) is because it's extremely hard for a band to get exposure unless they have real money behind them. Absent Element now has MAJOR exposure. Before AI they sold about 2 CD's per month....last I heard, they sold just over 1,500 CD's in a month (and those of us participating in Operation: Outlast, Outsell are working hard to increase that number, and get Absent Element on the radio across the country). Chris HAS put Absent Element in the limelight...all they need now is a record deal to back them up (and I believe they could get it).

So, before you jump on the bandwagon and just say whatever first comes into your mind - really THINK about Chris' choices and what they will mean LONGTERM. BTW, Rob Thomas advising Chris not to take Fuel's offer did NOT mean he wanted Chris to go solo. It just meant that he didn't think FUEL was the way for Chris to go (and I agree).

Pardon my French, but I really think that all of these people should really leave Chris the hell alone. Chris is taking in all the advice, which is awesome, because he's getting advice from some really great people. But if other people are going to be slamming him on decisions he hasn't even made yet... I mean, really. Get off Chris' back and let him make a decision. Since when can't rockers make it as solo artists? And Chris Daughtry lost American Idol... I know, it's brutal to say... but if he lost, he doesn't have the American Idol label on his back. So, no, he isn't an American Idol. He's an Idol, no question, but not Fox's American Idol. Do you see what I'm saying? I think it's all a load of BS, to be brutally honest. Whatever Chris does, I think it'll be awesome. As long as I hear his voice in my stereo, by himself or with a band behind him, I'll love it. There's no questioning that.

Sorry I got so heated up. It just totally aggravates me, you know? None of this was towards you guys, of course. You're all awesome.

I believe which ever way Chris decides to go he'll be supported and successful. However, as someone said some like his soft side and others his rocking side. Personally I like both and I think a combination would be great, I mean he's just talented.

As far as joining Fuel I think he shouldn't mainly because there's no doubt about him being successful since he has made a name for himself already so he does not need an established and successful band to "do it for him". However if he's oppossed to going solo he should stick with Absent Element.

i am going to buy what ever cd chris does. he is fabulous. what ever he sings he makes his own. he sounds just like the group or singer but adds his own little thing to make it his. he is unbelievable. idol lost the best thing ever this year. kat and soul patrol are a joke. seriously???? do you really think they are american idols? be for real? chris is the man he should have won. each week i voted for him at least 5 times if not more. i was heart broken when he lost. i still cant get over it. he needs to hurry up , get signed and make his own album. he would do great in fuel he has the voice but then he would be steriotyped. he needs to do what he wants. but he needs to do it fast. im going thru chris withdraw. i looked forward to seeing him every week. i predict he will make it big. he very loyal fans. it also helps that he is very very hot!!!!! keep on rockin chris

Like everyone here, I will support Chris no matter what he chooses to do. The manager of Fuel does make some interesting points. Last year if you would have read the nasty things some artists were saying about Bo, you would feel at least a twing of anxiety for Chris. However, I think Chris has more rock "cred" than Bo did and I believe he would make it on his own. My only concern with him joining an already formed band is that he would not have as much creative input as he would solo or with AE.


I think Chris is doing the right thing by taking time to make his decision. Whatever he chooses, I hope that it is the best decision for himself and his family.

LOL....."the phonebook".... Me too!

Some article I read said they thought that FUEL was making the offer cashing in on Chris' popularity as a publicity stunt mainly to revive interest in their declining popularity and to pump up pre-sales of upcoming CD. Even after Chris had said how much he had looked forward to doing Suspicious Minds and the highlight of his experiences on AI was the trip to Graceland...Fuel made the lame statement that "Hey Chris...once you are with us you want have to do any Elvis songs....as if he was forced to do it on AI. ....

Any known band will limit and control Chris' talent. Chris needs to maintain contrl over his own music and styles of performing. His true fans will buy whatever he puts out.
Like you said....even if he sings the phonebook...slow, hard, pop, whatever...just one thing I want more than to buy some CD....and that is to have Video CD's of his performances....
I want to "see" him not just "hear" him!

You know I think I agree with the manager. I mean, I think it would be awesome to have Chris go solo but his style is so NOT the pop genre. That's most of the reason why I loved him on the show. He was so different and I was extremely upset he got wrongly kicked off but now that I look back it was the best thing for him. If he had won, Clive Davis would have made him sing what everyone else does. Top 40 crap. Kelly Clarkson is the only one that can pull that off and it's easy for her... it's her genre. Carrie is top 40 but country so that's different. Chris would've changed everything and I don't think Clive would've let him. Atleast now he can do his own thing but if he goes solo his chances of becoming what he really is.... ROCK, is also slim. Fuel would make him rock and then maybe after being with them for a while he can branch out and the rock community will take to him better.

This article really ticks me off. What a negative sop.

If Chris decides to go Solo, then perhaps he'll be blazing new trails in the music industry and opening new doors for those yet to come.

It is people with narrow minds, like this writer, that hold people back from reaching their full potential.

Chris seems like a pretty level headed guy, and I think he already has his mind made up on how he wants to move forward, regardless of all the hype.

I wish Chris the best, no matter what he decides. But personally, I like to blaze new trails, not ride on the coattails of others.

I am glad to see Chris putting some thought and time on this. But I also think he should not take to long. That could hurt him more then help him. He needs to move out there while its still hot on his trail. Waiting to long could hurt him.

I do not think Fuel is the band for Chris thou. Does not appeal to me, and Why did the other lead singer leave ?

Being solo does not always make you or lable you umm what did they call it pop rock chart star.

Its the music being played and the voice that takes you places. Chris has the voice and if they give him good music. He will go far and be able to give his family more.

Also about Absent Element I am sure Chris loves them. But he needs to move away form them are them him-----as a band there ok but not enough to take him to the top. I have listen to them

It's a tough call. I guess the key is to make good music, and like I read in an article recently, they key is to make hit songs, be it rock or pop. I will support Chris in whatever venue he chooses.

It's a tough call. I guess the key is to make good music, and like I read in an article recently, they key is to make hit songs, be it rock or pop. I will support Chris in whatever venue he chooses.

It's a tough call. I guess the key is to make good music, and like I read in an article recently, they key is to make hit songs, be it rock or pop. I will support Chris in whatever venue he chooses.

It's a tough call. I guess the key is to make good music, and like I read in an article recently, they key is to make hit songs, be it rock or pop. I will support Chris in whatever venue he chooses.

It's a tough call. I guess the key is to make good music, and like I read in an article recently, they key is to make hit songs, be it rock or pop. I will support Chris in whatever venue he chooses.

It's a tough call. I guess the key is to make good music, and like I read in an article recently, they key is to make hit songs, be it rock or pop. I will support Chris in whatever venue he chooses.

It's a tough call. I guess the key is to make good music, and like I read in an article recently, they key is to make hit songs, be it rock or pop. I will support Chris in whatever venue he chooses.