02-07-2005, 06:36 PM
Let's face it. We need a band that:
A) is still actively touring and recording within the last 5 years.
B) has broad popular appeal across generations
C) can reliably sing and play a noteworthy performance in a live setting
D) can be trusted to use lyrical and visual performance that can be aired live on network TV
Conclusion: U2 should do it every year until the wheels fall off.
I think Sir Paul was actually singing live, which makes it a better performance than last year. Whether he was actually playing the guitar sitting in his hands is debatable. Last year, out of all those artists who performed, Kid Rock is the only one who had me convinced he was not lipsynching to a prerecorded take. I've become pretty jaded and skeptical about this type of thing. I think we need another generation of "MTV Unplugged" sessions to see what we've got available.
Or maybe they should just put the cheerleaders on stage and play AC/DC over the PA. Oh wait, that's what they do for every other NFL game ;)
A) is still actively touring and recording within the last 5 years.
B) has broad popular appeal across generations
C) can reliably sing and play a noteworthy performance in a live setting
D) can be trusted to use lyrical and visual performance that can be aired live on network TV
Conclusion: U2 should do it every year until the wheels fall off.
I think Sir Paul was actually singing live, which makes it a better performance than last year. Whether he was actually playing the guitar sitting in his hands is debatable. Last year, out of all those artists who performed, Kid Rock is the only one who had me convinced he was not lipsynching to a prerecorded take. I've become pretty jaded and skeptical about this type of thing. I think we need another generation of "MTV Unplugged" sessions to see what we've got available.
Or maybe they should just put the cheerleaders on stage and play AC/DC over the PA. Oh wait, that's what they do for every other NFL game ;)