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Taylor Hicks' Viper Room Romp

Posted Aug 28th 2006 3:17PM by TMZ Staff

Taylor Hicks at the Viper RoomTMZ has already reported that Taylor Hicks, Bucky Covington and Elliott Yamin skipped out on their "Idol" tour after-party, full of autograph signing and kodak moments with the kiddies, to obtain some serious music industry cred by playing at the notorious Hollywood rock club Viper Room.

Well here's what went down inside. Taylor jammed with the Little Memphis Blues Orchestra, along with members of his own band.

Hicks sang, played harmonica and drank shots on stage in front of a sold-out crowd that wasn't interested in hearing any pop music covers or standards. Amen!

Elliott and Bucky also got in on the action to the delight of the packed house which included tons of screaming fans, but unlike their earlier gig at Staples Center, none of the 12-year-old variety.

Bucky hung with his wife Crystal, while Elliott was joined by his gorgeous model girlfriend, Jamie.

As far as Taylor, when he wasn't on stage or fending off members of his Soul Patrol, he would retreat to the confines of the closed-off VIP room.

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1. This was a great show. I have to say Taylor is everything that American Idol is not.....I can't believe I didn't know how great this guy was. All I thought was what I saw on AI...some cheeseball. Nope, he is freaking a rock/soul god I tell you. Chris now I know why you lost, I was so on your bandwagon until I saw this show.

Major kudos to Taylor....first AI album this dude is gonna buy.

Posted at 4:17PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Jimbo

2. american idol and all its contestants are so (yawwwwwwwn!) boring

Posted at 4:56PM on Aug 28th 2006 by C. Baptiste-Williams

3. Could it be possible that Hicks actually has some talent, as opposed to unsexy Timberlake?

Posted at 5:14PM on Aug 28th 2006 by James in Milwaukee

4. Taylor didn't play with LMBO and members of his own band. LMBO *IS* Taylor's band! Duhhhh!!

Posted at 5:21PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Yvonne

5. I think that is pretty lousy and ungrateful of Taylor and Elliot to skip out on the after party where their fans were waiting. The Idol audience is full of kids and seniors. Can you imagine the disappointment and tears on the kids and seniors faces when the Idols,especially the winner Hicks, they wore out their fingers voting for, didn't even think enough of them to stay for the after party?

Posted at 5:23PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Chris

6. I think that was pretty awful of Hicks and the others and I'm disappointed. I voted for you but don't look for me to be buying your CD Taylor.

Posted at 5:52PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Got my own, not impressed

7. Taylor is showing that he is versatile and can jam with the best of them. I'm not surprised at all.

Posted at 5:37PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Michael

8. I never doubted Taylor's talent!!!!!
I was hooked on Hicks from the start.
Taylor has and will go on, showing the world just how talented he is . He was BORN for this...not groomed for it. And as for that Timberflake guy....
Taylor is HOT......JT.....uhhh....NOT!!!!!!!!

Posted at 6:55PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Joanne

9. "Well here's what went down inside. Taylor jammed with the Little Memphis Blues Orchestra, along with members of his own band."

Correction: Little Memphis Blues Orchestra ("LiMBO") IS Taylor's band (f/k/a "Taylor Hicks Band").

Posted at 5:49PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Cassie in Pittsburgh

10. Ungreatful? Taylor and Elliot probably booked this gig MONTHS ago. I give them props for getting away from AI bullsh*t and performing some REAL music.

I'm sure the little kiddies and grannies didn't miss them.

Posted at 6:08PM on Aug 28th 2006 by ronny

11. #9- You are a sick and delusional person. That is gross!!!

Posted at 6:13PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Melody

12. Over the course of 60 tour dates in three months, these guys spend HOURS at meet and greets (and that's all the "after party" was )- both before and after the shows. Also, they spend hours outside the venues by the tour buses taking pictures and signing autographs. All of these guys have performed sick on this tour because the fans spent good money - to see the concert, not for guaranteed autographs. The tour is grueling - they need a little break now and then. I say - go do some real music guys!

Posted at 6:15PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Linda

13. I was there. This band blew the roof off for a new Viper Room legend. This Hicks dude is an entertainer and knows how to lead the band through improvs.

Posted at 9:48PM on Aug 28th 2006 by musicexpert

14. The so-called "after party" is a meet and greet for the bigwigs who are invited by the Idols - friends, family and well-connected others, usually. I find it hard to believe that the "fans" who posted above would take such offense at Taylor not attending the invitation only event considering the guy's been at every pre-concert M&G and hasn't missed a show even though he was sick.

I look forward to Taylor's post Idol CD. Taylor and LMBO you guys rock!

Posted at 9:14PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Quirkygrl

15. Taylor is showing the rest of the country what he is really all about..A soul singer and dynamite performer..I am just sorry that I wasn't able to see this unbelievable performance. I heard it was ELECTRIC!!!!! and MIND BLOWING!!!! nothing like the AI concerts...I went to the concert and he blew me away with his stage performance, I can't even imagine seeing him with his band in his own element..GET THE SMELLING SALTS!!! I can't understand the people out there that say he can't carry a tune.WHAT!!!!! That is the craziest thing I have ever heard.. Clean the wax out of your ears people.!!!!.This guy is vocally amazing... I can't wait until he goes solo and on tour with his band. LMBO and YES THAT IS TAYLORS BAND!!!!.they have such a chemistry together they are a perfect match.. Are you listening J Records????

Posted at 7:44PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Janice

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