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May 8, 2008

Castro's Dreaded Moment

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His flashing eyes and winning smile couldn't save him this week -- Jason Castro is the latest "Idol" hopeful to be sent packing. The 20-year-old Texan attempted songs by Bob Marley and Bob Dylan this week, falling well short of expectations by forgetting lyrics to "Mr. Tambourine Man" -- which earned him rough reviews from the judges. After Castro's rendition of "I Shot the Sheriff," a baffled Simon said, "I don't know what you're thinking!"

Castro, known for being good-natured, took the ax in stride. As he stood in the final two with Syesha Mercado, he quipped, "Somebody told me that I shot the Tambourine Man yesterday."

The dreadlocked crooner blamed nerves for Wednesday's poor performance, saying, "It's just getting tough for me. I think my inexperience is coming in."

Last night's "American Idol" also featured performances by "Idol" alum Bo Bice and rock band Maroon 5. David Archuleta and David Cook, who fared the best in Rock n' Roll week, will move on to the final three with Mercado.


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Im really going to miss Jason. =(


- Melinda
Posted 05/09/08 08:23 AM
 

Jason Castro was one of the least talented on the show, I’m surprised he lasted this long.


- Ann Grifith
Posted 05/08/08 12:38 PM
 

In my 43 years of listening to music, there have only been 3 artists that I listen to over and over and never get tired of. With most artists, I like one or two songs, and after listening to their music, find that I do not like their other work. I have also never been obsessed by a celebrity, I don’t read about them, don’t buy magazines, etc. Then Jason Castro came along! I was seriously concerned about my obsession until I started reading the Americanidol blog/forum and learned how many people felt like me. I have downloaded all of Jason’s songs from the very first one available and listen to them constantly - a hundred times a day - and am still not tired of them. He is very special! That of course does not mean that everyone will like him, but reading the forum, I realize that he mostly attracts a certain kind of people. I was truly amazed at the creativity of the “dreadheads” - the drawings, the rhymes, the photoshop creations. As an artist, I realize what pressure he must have been under. I can only create when I get to create what I want. If someone is forcing me to perform or telling me what to create, I draw a blank. The other contestants on AI have great talent, great voices, determination and I’m sure they will succeed. Now that Jason Castro has been “set free”, I hope he will start as soon as possible to create his own music. I will be the first in line to buy his music and I usually don’t spend money on CD’s! Good Luck, Jason Castro!


- Jasonfan
Posted 05/08/08 09:36 AM
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