It’s been an amzing day! Heading to record Clear Channel Stripped Music. All acoustic and u will hear a new cover I haven’t played yet…
4:41 PM Jul 21st from TwitterFon
JP and I just met the legendary John Paul Jones!!!!! Such a nice guy.
11:27 AM Jul 21st from TwitterFon

“It’s been an amazing day” That sounds good to me!

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As far a ‘worldwide’  appeal, well in the music business, you made it if you made it in the U.S. first. That’s the benchmark to success. The rest is gravy.
I’m going to respectfully disagree with both these statements.

No.1 — In the download age, selling one million physical discs or even entire online albums is BIG. Not HUGE but not shabby.

No. 2 — And in terms of making it in America first? Ahem, the Beatles? The Rolling STones? And more recently, U-2? Adele? Duffy?

These days I’m looking to England FIRST because their record companies are much more open-minded to new sounds, the country has some terrific music showcases on TV and radio for new acts, and the scene really scouts out the best new artists.

Of course, every Brit/Irish artist also wants to score a big success in the US! It’s not just the huge commercial market here that’s coveted, it’s also the touring market, and the concentration of media.

You cannot argue with Daughtry’s success. Even though his debut album is almost 4 years old, he gets tons of radio play. Radio loves him. His sound appeals to many listeners. It makes little difference if some people say that his second album sounds like his first album. It is still selling and radio is playing him and don’t care. When I listen to the radio and Nickleback is playing, I initially think it’s Daughtry for a few seconds, I have to admit. The thing is, “there is nothing new under the sun” and people are bound to compare and say “wanna-bees” but then you can’t argue with Nickleback’s success either.

As far a “worldwide” appeal, well in the music business, you made it if you made it in the U.S. first. That’s the benchmark to success. The rest is gravy.

It emerged because myself, and some others, didn’t like his music.

thanks for clarifying Truthiness. i may have worded my question wrong, cos i remember reading somewhere in this blog that apart from his music being wannabe-ish (which i think is not), he’s also quite conceited and egoistic. and i was wondering where all that came from, cos from what i’ve read he’s a really nice guy and plus he has some super fan friendly tweets. i look forward to reading them most of the days

Ok Truthiness, that makes more sense, in that it is a negative opinion of Daughtry’s music, not that there have been a lot of negative stories bout Chris himself being a bad guy or doing negative things.

Music is subjective and no two opinions are going to be the same. I’m just guessing, but I’d bet if you started listing off your favorite rock bands they would likely be bands that I think are bland, banal, boring, or not-really-rock, but that’s what makes the world go round. Different people like different things.

It’s just I was confused when people started referencing that there were a lot of negative news stories about Daughtry and I never have seen any, but of course there’s a difference between not liking his music and the man himself actually doing something negative.

Anyway, really like both these guys and I’m proud of them both. I think both of them are good examples of the importance of work ethic and not giving up. I know Daughtry’s gonna continue to dominate the rock scene as his latest album is fantastic and will have very long legs, and I’m confidant that with his quiet optimistic work ethic and talent Kris will do well too.

I’ve been hoping for a long time that at some point Daughtry and Cook would pair up and do some (no doubt sold out) arena shows together. Maybe there’s a chance that Kris would be on the bill too. If you got all 3 of those guys at the same show it would be massive.

This is a fantastic idea! I don’t know if they’d be willing to or if they’d want to shake the AI label (/stigma), but I would be there in a heartbeat.

i’m really thrilled about this and i personally dont think daughtry’s music is bland. wonder where and how the whole ‘negative’  stuff about daughtry emerged anyway?

It emerged because myself, and some others, didn’t like his music. I do find his music very Nickleback on his first album and man, does his second record sound waaay too much like his first record. Which is another issue I have with Nickelback, and yeah now Daughtery.

That’s it. That’s how my “negative,” stuff to Daughtery emerged. Don’t care him beyond what he produces…except I do actually like Kris and much as I don’t like Daughtery’s music, again, he’s been successful, so I hope he can help Kris in being successful as well. That would be cool for Kris…as long as he never sounds like Daughtery or makes blandy songs like his. In which case Kris might very well still be hella successful and I’d be happy for him, I just personally will never like or listen to that song then.

Yes, Daniel B, you are the best to suggest that. A Daughtry, Cook and Allen trio concert would be an EPIC WIN for many fans! Imagine them jamming together on the same stage with their guitars :clap_tb:

Just think the original quote is a bit of hyperbole based on the fact that Daughtry’s first album sold about 4.7 million domestically. I personally don’t think that a million world wide albums sold over a 3 year period constitutes world wide success, but I could be wrong. Also, I’m not sure that Daughtry has had a ‘world tour’  at this point, has he?

Well when I added “worldwide” before success it’s because they have played all over Europe, Asia, and Australia with much success in filling the venues. Selling a million records outside the U.S is nothing to brush off but I think it’s a success just in the fact that they are known and played worldwide…..not all bands or even AI alums are in the position to say that. They haven’t exactly had a “world tour” yet….they’ve barely had an official tour here yet….just the club ones. All that’s coming this year….they’re actually touring Europe in September before starting the official tour in the U.S. Weather you like Chris and/or Daughtry (the band) or not I think it’s quite obvious that they’re considered very successful for new band by many standards.

I apologize for getting off topic…..it’s supposed to be about Chris AND Kris and I personally hope they have a long lasting friendship and working relationship. I also hope Kris can have at least half (hopefully more)of the success that Daughtry has seen…that would be amazing

Steve Sundholm (far left), chief engineer at Night Bird Studios, and Mike Elizondo (second guy from the left), a writer and producer who is known for his work with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Maroon 5, Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor, Natasha Bedingfield, etc.

thanks for that piece of info. Hmmm, possibly Kris’s producer?

May Kris have the success of Chris.