Blogging Ottinger (tim)Suzie McNeil
Suzie McNeil got voted off the island, so to speak. So she’s not going to be the lead singer for InXS. Well, I kind knew that. I think it has to be JD or MiG, because they fit the InXS thing uniquely well. I never saw InXS as a band with a female singer. I don’t think that’s how the fans want to hear the back catalog.
That having been said, I think that Suzie is an incredible vocalist and very professional. She had excellent performances, real appeal and connection with her audience, and she nailed the studio work perfectly. I don’t think she should front InXS. I think she should front the Suzie McNeil band. She could be the new Janis Joplin or the new Bonnie Raitt (well, vocally). I think that she’s bigger than the InXS combo would allow.
It proves you don’t have to be a sex kitten. She’s a real rocker and her talent speaks for itself. She doesn’t need the baby oil and skimpy outfit and the suggestive dance moves. She can stand up and sing, baby. One really talented kid, one real musician.
