May 5, 2009

"Idol" Finalists Perform Rock Hits

The top four "American Idol" contestants vied for the final three spots tonight, performing classic rock songs and pairing up for duets.

Adam Lambert, wearing a leather jacket and showing more than a little chest, kicked the night off with the first Led Zeppelin song performed on "Idol," MTV News reports. Kara DioGuardi raved that he was "more than a rock star, you're a rock GOD!" The Twitterverse agreed, as "Adam Lambert" was the number one trending topic shortly after the show.

  1. Heather Shannon
    heathershannon loved Adam Lambert's version of Whole Lotta Love by Zeppelin...he rocks!
  2. mariska barnett
    mariskavh Adam Lambert was awesome tonight!!
  3. Jenn Rabern
    vampjenn Adam Lambert singing a whole lot of love, was amazing!
  4. Neika Macdowall
    nneeiikkaa Adam lambert killed it tonight, holy f***ing sh**.


17-year-old Allison Iraheta channeled Janis Joplin with the iconic "Cry Baby," and also rocked a new long hairdo courtesy of Lambert's hair stylist. Simon Cowell commended Iraheta on her growth, but said she "tried too hard to sound like the original." Twitterers responded lukewarmly.

  1. Bethany Rayle
    bethanyrayle Although I didn't think Allison was as good as she could have been this week and it wouldn't surprise me if she's sent home instead...
  2. Emma Rappaport
    JewieJewjew Voting for Allison via text. At least maybe she can come in second.
  3. Jenn Rabern
    vampjenn Allison iraheta has a great voice but she wont win. im getting a little bored of her

Danny Gokey and Kris Allen were the first pair to sing a duet, performing Styx's "Renegade." Randy Jackson said they "complemented each other greatly," while Cowell simply said, "Danny, you were better than Kris." Twitter users agreed that tonight was not Allen's night, with mixed reviews on his solo performance of "Come Together" by the Beatles.

  1. David Henderson
    damndavestfu Kris Allen is the man but he sucked tonight
  2. Danielle
    Born_4_Broadway Goodbye, Kris Allen. (probably)
  3. Dawn Bloom
    BeachBloom think Kris Allen is going home on American Idol
  4. Brian
    mapex_drummer @melissxo I voted a ton for Kris Allen. I didn't think it was bad either, I actually liked it.

Gokey sang (and screamed) Aerosmith's "Dream On." Although the judges weren't huge fans of Gokey's venture into a new genre, Cowell still said that he believed Gokey would be safe. Tonight's tweets didn't seem to agree, however.

  1. Delanae Lindstrom
    delanae Something about Danny Gokey that bothered me from the start. He may be a great guy / good singer, but he's no Adam Lambert!
  2. Xavier Rubiano
    XavRub Just listened to Danny Gokey's performance on Idol and now my ears are bleeding.
  3. Eric Lopez
    eriiclopez "he broke his back thats why hes screaming !!!" -lexy's dad about danny gokey's performance! hahah.

The show ended on a high note with Lambert and Iraheta's duet, rocking out Foghat's "Slowride." Cowell enthused that the two rockers were the duet-off champs, and the Twitterverse agreed, raving about the performance.

  1. Greg
    irgth Voted for Adam. Hoping for Adam/Allison finale. Dissapointed that ITunes doesn't get the Adam/Allison duet. #idol
  2. Claire Teodoro
    crazyclaire18 Allison & Adam's duet was amazing! And since I love the song "Slow Ride" it made me love the performance moooooore.
  3. John Lam
    john_lam Adam and Allison duet was *the* highlight of #idol tonight!
  4. Seth
    SethintheCity Adam & Allison's duet was so good. Loved it!


Check back tomorrow to see what people are tweeting about the "Idol" results show, including Paula Abdul's debut of her new single!

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