TV Squad Interview: Sugar Money on Bo Bice

by Kim Voynar, posted May 27th 2005 9:32AM

Bo Bice on American IdolYou watched him for weeks on American Idol, you wept tears of disbelief when he lost to Carrie Wednesday night in the season finale (okay, maybe you didn't weep, but you at least knew about it, right?). Maybe you like Bo's rocker style, his laid-back attitude, his killer vocals. Maybe you just think he looks hot in a pair of tight jeans.

Millions of fans have been voting for Bo Bice, week after week, on American Idol. Everyone wants a piece of him - or wants to claim they knew him "way back when". Now TV Squad goes to the people who know Bo best - his longtime friends and Sugar Money bandmates, John Cooper and Shane Sexton, to bring you the story of the "real" Bo - the guy they've known for over 12 years and consider a "brother". Below is a taste of what's coming your way early next week when TVSquad dives deep to discover who Bo was before he was an Idol, and how he's likely to handle his sudden fame.

TVSQUAD: Any truth to the rumors that Bo was glad when Constantine got booted off, because that meant he'd be the only "rocker guy" left?

JOHN COOPER: Nah. Bo and Constantine got along just fine. Besides, they have totally different sounds. Our band and Constantine's band, they sound nothing alike. Constantine does his thing, and he's good at what he does, and Bo is good at what he does.

The whole 'rocker guy' thing is just a label, you know? If two of your main influences are James Taylor and Jim Croce, like Bo -  you aren't really a 'rocker guy'. But I think, you know, if you mixed Mick Jagger, Eddie Vedder and Axl Rose together, that's kinda Bo. He's got this great stage presence, he engages the audience. And what you've seen on Idol week after week, that's the real Bo. He's the real deal.

TVSQUAD: Did you think about going to Orlando and trying out for Idol with Bo?

JC: *chuckles* Me? I'm not an American Idol. Bo, he's the songwriter, he's the front man. We're friends and brothers before we're bandmates, we supported him all the way. We've been friends for over 12 years, you know? The friendship's not gonna change. Ruben (Stoddard)'s band, they were playing a gig in Alabama, and they invited us to come hang with them - not to play, you know, just to hang out. Because they're from Alabama and so are we. And we went, and Ruben was there too, just hanging with them. He was there. And so I know, eventually, all this craziness is gonna slow down, and Bo will be back. And we'll be here.

There's much more to come from John and Shane, kids. And if you're real lucky, we might just be bringing you an up-close-and-personal chat with Bo himself. Stay tuned to TV Squad for more Bo-diggity goodness than you can shake a stick at.

 

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Mary Wallschlaeger

I believe by who sells the most CD's we'll know for sure who the true American Idol is. My money's on Bo, and I plan on buying everything he puts out. I watch for anything on Bo. America wants more Bo, He's gonna be a money maker. In the interviews with both Carrie and Bo, you can certainly tell who feels comfortable doing interviews, and who has the most star quality.

June 11 2005 at 10:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Barbara

Bo is the American Idol winner in my eyes.His rendition of "Inside Your Heaven" was wonderful.I felt from the minute he sang it that I couldn't wait to buy it. So I just did, pre-sale @ Barnes and Noble.com. Which buy the way is # 1 on the charts already,Carrie's rendition of the same song is somewhere around # 5 on the charts. Need I say more...

May 31 2005 at 3:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Michelle

yeah,I agree with you..I wanna see Bo Bice in Grammys!!!! m/....Bo,you're the real American Idol!not American idiiiot idol Carrie Underwood..mwahahahaa

May 31 2005 at 2:52 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
doris lietuvietis

BO DIDN'T NEED THE TITLE OF AMERICAN IDOL. HE WILL BE FAMOUS AND KNOWN WORLD WIDE AND WHO DESERVES IT MORE THAN HE DOES? ALL HE NEEDED WAS A LITTLE RECOGNITION AND HE WOULD HAVE TAKEN OFF BIG TIME EVEN WITHOUT AMERICAN IDOL. GO BO GO

May 31 2005 at 12:39 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dawn

I really wanted Bo to win, matter of fact I know he did, he did however look a bit upset when he did'nt, I have read all over the net about Carrie that she was picked from the start to win, I beleive that. I knew she would end up winning. I hoped however Bo would make it to the end, not to worry he will have his own cd coming out, I like Carrie she does sing well but she really did'nt seem to surprized that she won, My freind said that she looked like she was just acting to be surprized. Well she did win and that's ok fake reponse or not. Bo will sell alot of of cd's and has alot more fan's now, the best thing is that Bo has been doing alot of interviews which is great to get his name out there, GO BO! They really don't have much choice in song's they could sing,Bo had to fight to sing With In A Dream, He said on Larry King, he finally said in his packet the song was on the list! The last show those songs did not really fit him, he knew that, partly cause he was nervous. But hey he did his best and that is all you can ask for..

May 30 2005 at 1:33 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Debra

I was sad when Bo lost, but not surprised. Bo will always be my American Idol!I predict he will sell more cds than any other performer on American Idol ever has!!!!!

May 29 2005 at 10:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Angel

I wanted Bo to win and I was saddenedwhen he didn,t. I want a t shirt with a good picture of him on it i will wear it all the time. I also will be one of the first in line to buy his cd,s. Bo your the best. Love and hugs Angel

May 28 2005 at 7:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Leona Capeling

I am in utter disbelief!! It seemed pretty much a done deal that Bo was going to win. Every survey that i could get my hands on he was in the lead, it was obvious that even the judges felt that he should, and would win, what the heck happened! The only thing that i can think of is that on the last night they performed Bo did not pick the best songs for him, in my opinion, but then Carrie warbled her way through hitting false notes as usual. Hey nothings against her she does have talent but needs a few years to grow into it. Bo had it all, the whole package, please can anyone tell me what they think went wrong. My prediction is he will blow Carrie out of the water with his first album, i just know it. The second runner up Clay Aiken certainly has proved that you don't have to win the contest to become a star!!

May 28 2005 at 6:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Stephanie

I knew it was all over when Carrie sang that patriotic-type song on Tuesday night. Red staters do really go in for that kind of thing, not that Bo didn't have a lot of support (obviously) in every state, red and blue. Carrie seems like a very sweet girl and she is talented, but Bo is a lot MORE talented and interesting as a performer. I was *hugely* disappointed (though, as I said, not surprised) when Carrie won. Also, I thought Carrie did have a better night than Bo did on the last Tuesday competition and so that would have been a big factor.

May 28 2005 at 5:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dena

I hope, that we will see Bo soon at the Grammy's.

May 28 2005 at 12:36 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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