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Taylor, Dude, You're the Dude

Posted Jun 28th 2006 12:40PM by TMZ Staff

Taylor Hicks (and many others) showed up to Social Hollywood in LA on Tuesday night but it was all about Hicks. It seemed as though he was approached by one aspiring business partner after another - all wanting their own personal "Idol."

The "American Idol" winner was seen by TMZ's Josh Levine leaving the the Hollywood hotspot surrounded by paparazzi and possible future hook-ups ... er, business colleagues. At one point it got so bad that he needed a police escort back into the club while waiting for his car.

Good for Taylor though ... it seems that the head of the Soul Patrol has a good handle on how to deal with the many clinger-ons that will hound him in Hollywood.

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31. Taylor, you could be the next big thing............your and new, refeshing, and different.
The 20's had Rudy Valli, the 40's had Sinatra, the 50's had Elvis, the 60's had the Beatles and the world changed...........

Stay true to the blues Man, Da Blues is America's music, the root of all music in this country and we wil see you at the Crossroad's man............dont make no deals with the devil though !!

Blowin the harp with you in the key of "C".....................An Old Blues Dude here !!

Posted at 12:03PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Old Blues Guy

32. by the way the city of Roanoke Va. is awaiting you to come and entertain us but im just waiting to meet you for who you are inside.....ok enuff gushyness for now id love to gushy you alone though...................omg

Posted at 12:05PM on Jun 29th 2006 by crystal

33. This is what he Dreamed about, Yes you make me Proud. Go TAYLOR.

Posted at 12:07PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Joy

34. Taylor Hicks ! You've been # 1 to me since day one ! Besides your wonderful voice , Your an amazing performer. I can't wait to see him to see you in the 2006 American Idol Tour. I will be there as part of your " Soul Patrol " !

Posted at 12:13PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Michelle

35. Taylor Hicks is the best thing to happen on American Idol in a long time!!! He is the first original talent they have had!!!

Posted at 12:13PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Ann

36. Rock on Taylor!!!

Posted at 12:13PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Ann

37. Rock on leader of The Soul Patrol!!
Taylor is a breath of fresh air from AI. This year had so many fabulous talents but he is something new. Hes not the same ole' whiny, carbon copy of pop today.
People dont think he can sing because hes not what they are force fed by the powers that be of the music world.
I loved him from the 1st audition!
Cant wait for the CD and the rest of his career to unfold before our eyes.
Stay Real Taylor!

Posted at 12:17PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Joanne R

38. Why do people assume that if there is negative comment , that it is from a Kat fan? I am a Kat fan but like Taylor as well and am extremely happy for him. He was my male choice all along! He will certainly go far! Go Soul Patrol !

Posted at 12:18PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Joan H.

39. HEADS UP TO HICKS. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT TAYLOR HAS THAT ELVIS THING ABOUT HIM.HE WILL GO FAR NO MATTER WHAT YOU SAY .MOST OF YOU CAN'T CARRY A TUNE IN A BASKET. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND HAVE SOME FUN ALONG THE WAY TAYLOR.
CAROL

Posted at 12:28PM on Jun 29th 2006 by CLEEEW@AOL.COM CAROL WILLIAMSON

40. Until a few minutes ago I didn't know who Taylor Hicks is because I am selective in my television viewing. Now that I know who he is I have a better chance on the Millionaire show.

Posted at 12:28PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Gee

41. yummmmmmmy - oh can't get enough of this guy - his music - he is the complete package - and no one got to him to "change him" .. perfect just as is!!

Posted at 12:38PM on Jun 29th 2006 by **rock**

42. After watching that video, I can't believe that man would go anywhere by himself anymore! How absolutely terrifying! I am so glad that I am just a regular Joe.

Posted at 12:39PM on Jun 29th 2006 by fishouttawatta

43. Taylor Hicks deserved to win because America's public wanted him to win. Kathrine McPhee has an excellent voice and looks, therefore, she should be a singing model. As she sings very boringly (is there such a word?) and models are boring to watch (unless you're a Victoria's Secret model), she would find her perfect venue for her talent and looks.

Give Taylor room to grow his own style. And if he's as smart as Kelly Clarkson and jumps right on the bandwagon, so to speak, he'll do just great, maybe even better then Kelly.

For those who don't think Taylor can sing, they maybe have been listening to too much loud, discordant music, such as rap, heavy metal, and Ashley Simpson, et al. Singers who have a one octave range and only sound good with a lot of background backup and and good sound technician in the booth.

Posted at 12:42PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Eleanor

44. YEAH TAYLOR. Glad someone with talent actually won this year.

As for those who say he "can't sing" because he doesn't sound like Andrea Bocelli, I'd say Taylor is in fine company. He'll be right there among other guys with less than soaring voices ... Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Bob Segar, etc.

Posted at 12:43PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Kim

45. How do you feel knowing you, who has no talent , took away the win from someone who does.

Posted at 12:43PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Laurie

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