AI has launched some big musical careers, but what would Simon and Co. have said if these bonafide talents had stepped on stage with a number pinned on their shirt?

Louis Armstrong

Judges Say: Nice try: Using a trumpet to distract us from the fact that he sounds like a regular at the bar in Star Wars.
Janis Joplin

Judges Say: In the words of esteemed colleague Perez Hilton: “Hot mess.” LOL.

Robert Johnson

Judges Say: All the “devil” talk is weird. Maybe if he comes back next year and “goths” it up a bit…

Trent Reznor

Judges Say: It’s one thing to sing like you’re cracking walnuts between your butt cheeks, it’s another to sound so angry about it. He’d pop a neck vein by the semis.

Woody Guthrie

Judges Say: That’s cute. A real farmer!

Joey Ramone

Judges Say: I think Howard Stern is trying to punk us.

Read the rest at Sound & Vision magazine: http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/features/3147/30-iconic-voices-american-idol-would-hate.html

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