THE OFFICIAL Taylor Hicks Discussion Thread

[Simba's Mom]

Does anyone know where I can get a complete biography of him? I'd just be curious to find out his backround-family, schooling, etc. I went to his fan website, but it didn't have very much-a rather brief history.

 

[disnygoof]

Subscribing, subscribing!!

I just wanted to make a general announcement that Taylor is eyeing ME so ladies, I'm sorry, but you're too late!! Is 5'7'' tall enough? I'm more his age though, so I got that going for me! LOL

Ugh, I LOVE LOVE this man!! I am getting a Soul Patrol shirt right now!

**Make sure to watch Larry King tonight on CNN - Taylor's gonna be on!**

Taylor and Christiana, sittin' in a tree...k-i-s-s-i-n-g.....

 

[Sandy22]

Oh darn, I am leaving and won't be back til Tuesday!!!!! Please keep this thread alive. I just rewatched his audition tape - Simon didn't like him!!!
What a fool!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/results?search=taylor+hicks&search_type=search_videos&search=Search

ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL! Simon's comments were pretty funny in hindsight!

 

[Virgo10]

I'm sitting here listening to mp3's of my favorites from this year's show. Elliott is singing It Had To Be You and man this kid can sing!!!

I have 4 cuts from him and 5 from Taylor. They are the only two I will buy CD's from.

 

[Robinrs]

I just rewatched the finale... it was sooooo good! Best finale they ever had!

Okay, ladies, we must all agree that he belongs to all of us and the rest of the world.... it's amazing how stupid I've gotten over a celeb... for some reason he just seems so much a part of my life!

I love his humility, his obvious kindness and the way he never lets it all be about HIM. What a guy!

I haven't had a crush like this since Paul McCartney (ol LADY alert!!)

 

[PrincessPatty]

I'm sitting here listening to mp3's of my favorites from this year's show. Elliott is singing It Had To Be You and man this kid can sing!!!

I have 4 cuts from him and 5 from Taylor. They are the only two I will buy CD's from.

So where can I get some of this music too? There were some VERY good performances that I would love to have. (the cd only has one of each on the cd!)

 

[Robinrs]

Does anyone know where I can get a complete biography of him? I'd just be curious to find out his backround-family, schooling, etc. I went to his fan website, but it didn't have very much-a rather brief history.

I found this on Huntsvilles' Famous Alabamian site: (can you believe it??)

Name: Taylor Hicks.
His Taylor Hicks Official Website is currently offline during American Idol competition. The Taylor Hicks Band is performing under the name "Little Memphis Blues Orchestra" or LiMBO while Taylor Hicks is performing on "American Idol."

Taylor Hicks Personal Information: Taylor Hicks was born October 6, 1976 (making him a Libra) at Saint Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. His family moved to Hoover, Alabama when he was young. Taylor Hicks's parents are Brad and Linda Hicks. He has a younger brother, Sean, who attends Georgia Tech. Taylor's dad is a dentist. Taylor Hicks has never been married.

Taylor Hicks Gray Hair: Taylor Hicks wasn't always gray--but it seems that way. He started turning gray at about 15 years old, according to his grandmother Jonie Hicks. Although he's been teased a lot about his hair, Hicks has never considered coloring it. One fan even has a website called Gray Charles - The Taylor Hicks Weblog that combines Taylor's love of Ray Charles and his premature graying hair.

Taylor Hicks Education: Taylor Hicks went to high school in Hoover, Alabama. He won a school talent contest but was not involved in any music program in school. He played varsity basketball, however.
Taylor went to Auburn University for a short time. He majored in business, communications and marketing. While at Auburn he met some musicians and formed the Passing Through Band.


Taylor Hicks Musical Background: According to his grandmother, Taylor has never had any music lessons. He came running up to her when he was about twelve years old saying, "Grandma, you've got to hear this!" Then he sang Otis Redding's "Try A Little Tenderness" for her.
Taylor's music reflect his favorite music: the old songs of Sam Cooke, Otis Redding and Ray Charles. In fact, Taylor used to always carry a tiny statute of Ray Charles on stage with him. It was lost or stolen recently and he's been looking for another one.


Taylor Hicks Music Career:
Taylor left college before graduating and went to Nashville for nine months to pursue a musical career. He has played for various venues around the United States, including a couple nights at the Playboy Mansion.
He tried to audition for "American Idol" at the Memphis audition but it was canceled because of Katrina, so he went to the Las Vegas one.

Taylor Hicks plays guitar and a "blues" harmonica or "harp." He writes most of his own songs. Taylor Hicks has a CD entitled: Under the Radar.


Taylor Hicks Likes & Dislikes: Taylor Hicks likes healthy food and was skinny as a child. His grandmother says that he won't eat junk food or fried food. She's tried to get him to eat a candy bar or chips until she can get something cooked for him, but he won't eat it. He prefers roasted meat, vegetables and potatoes.
On music: "It's music, man. If music is in your heart, you feel it, you play it, you sing it, you perform it, you bust your buns doing it. That’s what its all about!" - Taylor Hicks on American Idol.

Taylor Hicks' Personality: His grandmother, Jonie Hicks, says that Taylor is not pretentious. He feels "at home on the stage and opens up his heart and lets people in." He would never be rude to people or do anything to "stand out." In other words, he's a Southern gentleman.

 

[Virgo10]

So where can I get some of this music too? There were some VERY good performances that I would love to have. (the cd only has one of each on the cd!)

Rickey

Scan down the page and on the right is a gray area. Under catagories are several of the Idols names. Click on those and then Rest of the Entry for some mp3's. Great site BTW!!

 

[disnygoof]

I know this is not just a Taylor solo performance, but ladies....let me ask you...do you not get a bit of the vapors when he walks out on stage w/his harmonica??

Is it hot in here???

 

[PrincessPatty]

Rickey

Scan down the page and on the right is a gray area. Under catagories are several of the Idols names. Click on those and then Rest of the Entry for some mp3's. Great site BTW!!

Thanks so much!

 

[TIGGER'SFRIEND]

Been waiting for this thread too be started,Taylor was my fav from the start. Can't wait for the concert.

 

[pajamommy]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Taylor Hicks! I wanted him from the very beginning....and when I say wanted him.....well, you understand! My BF, who is 3 years younger than me, has the same grey hair as Taylor, so it was a given that I'd just love Taylor when I first saw him!

 

[disnygoof]

Ugh! Does anyone know if they're going to be adding more shows?? The DH is fighting with me about going to see them in Columbia, SC or Charlotte, NC because they're during the week and he doesn't think it's a "wise idea" due to how late it would be when we came home. Please help me convince him work is not as important as TAYLOR!!

 

[LoraJ]

Turn on CNN now!!!

 

[disnygoof]

Turn on CNN now!!!

Saw it -- have it on the DVR.....oh that man, how I love him...

But I wish Kat would've stopped interrupting him.

 

[LoraJ]

Saw it -- have it on the DVR.....oh that man, how I love him...

But I wish Kat would've stopped interrupting him.

It's like it's the Kat show or something.
Well maybe Taylor got a nice little nap during this interview since he hadn't slept much lol.


ETA:
For those of you sleeping now, look out for Larry King Live to repeat over the weekend. my Tivo has it listed as Anderson Cooper being the guest.

 

[Robinrs]

I was sort of disappointed in Kat last night. She may have been sleep deprived or something but she seemed to be bored or disinterested in the interview if it wasn't about HER.

Taylor seemed to take everything in stride in his usual Southern Gentleman way but Kat came across like she has to act gracious, not that she is naturally that way.

Somehow she gives me the impression that once the cameras are turned off she turns into a different person.... I don't know it's just me.

Again, TH earned another point for being TH. I just wish I could give him a giant bear hug! Like the one Paris gave him after the show.

 

[TeresaNJ]

Robin, that is what my whole family couldn't stand about Kat. If you watched closely, when the camera is on her she is all smiles, but as soon as it starts to pull away from her, her expression changes. Does the same thing when the camera is suddenly on her. In my opinion, she is as fake as they come.

Taylor, on the other hand, OMG!!! My husband looked at me like I was crazy last night when I told him I almost watched the finale again yesterday. He's like why? I said, "so I can see Taylor again, of course!!" My daughter, who is 20, loves him also. Wait till I show her the clothing website! I scoured the internet yesterday looking for songs of his that I could download. Anyone know where I can find "Do You Make Me Proud" to buy? itunes doesn't seem to have it yet.

 

[transparant]

I'll join ya'll in this thread! And yes....I did get a case of the vapors when Taylor played the harmonica!! I can't wait to hear more of him (and see more of him!!!!!!)

 

[TeresaNJ]

Oh yea, thanks Robin, now I can't stop checking this thread out just to look at the signature in your post!! How old am I?? I seem to have forgotten, LOL.