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June 16, 2005
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Here's your latest John Stevens update:
"I've had fame," he sang in a rich baritone, "but it doesn't stay." Not a phrase that most 17-year-olds could perform with a straight face, but this was "Buffalo's American Idol," John Stevens, and he can say he's had - and has - fame.
One of the top contestants on "American Idol's" third season, the Williamsville East senior performed a 46-city tour last summer, and his debut CD, "Red," will be released June 28, two days after he graduates.
"A Night With John Stevens and the East All-Star Band," Wednesday evening in the Mary Seaton Room of Kleinhans Music Hall, featured the big band and jazz repertoire that launched his blossoming career.
Way to be, Johnny. Now, certain readers of this site have ridiculed John for his, shall we say, classical taste. This quote and this speaker probably says it all:
"I love the songs he sings," said Jenny Tobias, 96, of Lackawanna. She was one of the first to arrive at the concert and sat in the front row. "The way he handles himself - he's a real gentleman," she said. "And he better give me a kiss!"
96 years old! Holy hell! Talk about a guy who can cross genres.
Posted by oz115 at June 16, 2005 07:05 AM