Ryan Star
- For the American Idol contestant, see Ryan Starr.
Ryan Star born on January 7, 1978 in Long Island, New York is a singer/songwriter, pianist, guitarist and reality television contestant.
Biography
Ryan was just 14 years old when he formed his first band called Stage. While still in high school the band played the CBGB's and the Mercury Lounge. As Ryan grew older he decided to become known as the solo artist R.Star.
Accomplishments
- A "Featured Artist" on MySpace
- Billboard magazine said "R. Star is the kind of singer/ songwriter whose rock ballads make a rainy day all the more drearily picturesque".[1]
- A former finalist on the reality TV show, Rockstar: Supernova
- Released a 20 track debut CD called Songs from the Eye of the Elephant, released July 13th, 2005
Ryan is one of the finalists on the CBS reality television show of the second season of Rock Star. The show is a talent show type reality show in which the band Supernova is looking for a lead singer to front their band. This show's producer and the drummer of the show is Tommy Lee. On the show, Ryan consistently shows his diverse style from melodic and moving piano to rocking the Rolling Stones.
Performances
- Week 1 Iris (Goo Goo Dolls) also played guitar
- Week 2 Jumpin' Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones)
- Week 3 Fortunate Son (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
- Week 4 I Alone (Live)
- Week 5 Losing My Religion (R.E.M.) also played piano - this performance was also the Encore Performance on the elimination episode
- Week 6 Paint It, Black (Rolling Stones)
- Bottom three performance Enjoy the Silence (Depeche Mode)
- Week 7 In the Air Tonight (Phil Collins) - this performance was also the Encore Performance on the elimination episode
- Week 8 Back of Your Car (Ryan Star) also played (and threw) guitar - song is also known as Perfect Time of Night by Ryan's old band Stage
- Week 9 Clocks (Coldplay)
- Bottom three performance Baba O'Reilly (The Who)
He was eliminated on 8/30/2006. His elimination has sparked controversy through the Rockstar: Supernova fans and voting community. Fans blame his elimination on the voting polls not operating correctly, and the judges eliminating him under unfair circumstances.
Discography
Songs from the Eye of An Elephant
External links
References
- ^ Back of Your Car R. STAR Chuck Taylor, This Week's BillBoard, May 06, 2006