I Love You, Too, Dave

Dave Navarro's love for Jordis couldn't save her tonight as she became the next contestant booted off of Rock Star:INXS. Controversy was stirred as J.D. joined Jordis and Suzie in the bottom three instead of Mig. Is there an Oceanian conspiracy at work? We'll know if he performs the unofficial national anthem of New Zealand ("Better Be Home Soon" by Crowded House) next week. Seriously, I heard that song at least once everyday while vacationing in NZ - sometimes two or three times - and the song's 17-years-old! Then again, name another Kiwi rock band...I rest my case.

Early in the show, J.D. was given the encore as the result of fan voting last night, something I missed while casting my ultimately meaningless votes for Suzie. INXS also performed the song they debuted in the Recording Studio Clinic, with the 5 remaining rockers (in the contest, not in INXS) sharing the vocals. They were also joined on stage by Dave Navarro, bringing the total number of guitarists performing the song to 4. I guess INXS thought they'd better have back up since they're old and you never know when someone might break a hip.

Jordis started off the bottom 3 performances with "I Need You Tonight." She did an okay job, despite missing a cue, but the song showed that her vocal style is better showcased in other styles of music. Suzie followed with "Never Tear Us Apart," which she performed in her bottom 3 appearance on the show's first elimination episode. She's really the only singer left who can sing loudly without losing her control, and she interacted well with the audience again. Mig was sure he was next and was stunned when J.D.'s name was called. Mig tried to grab J.D's hand but was shrugged off as J.D. headed to the stage to perform "Mystify." It was my favorite performance of his yet.

All of the members of INXS made a point of reassuring Jordis that, even though she didn't suit their band, she has a bright career ahead. Dave went so far as to say that he loved Jordis, receiving a polite, "I love you, too, Dave," from her. Hey, you never know when you might need a petite celebrity guitarist to help you with your solo album (assuming that Prince isn't available, of course).