A Byrd's Eye View: An Interview with Idol Vocal Coach Debra Byrd
Rosanne: What style of music do you most enjoy?
Debra: Everything! I love all music! This is why I am so happy doing this Idol gig as it allows me to explore and develop all kinds of music. I grew up singing and playing everything and have truly done it all - from musical theatre, to performing with the Eurhythmics and Bob Dylan and Barry Manilow to recording all genres of music. In fact, my recording company was extremely upset with me at one point, as no one knew where to place me -I couldn't be slotted into one genre. In order to receive radio play, you have to fit into a specific genre and I didn't, but that's what made me the musician I am today. For this reason, I have to congratulate American Idol Season One winner Kelly Clarkson - she fought to maintain artistic control over her CD and it paid off. She didn't want to compromise her versatility, so good for her.
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Rosanne: What style of music do you most enjoy?
Debra: Everything! I love all music! This is why I am so happy doing this Idol gig as it allows me to explore and develop all kinds of music. I grew up singing and playing everything and have truly done it all - from musical theatre, to performing with the Eurhythmics and Bob Dylan and Barry Manilow to recording all genres of music. In fact, my recording company was extremely upset with me at one point, as no one knew where to place me -I couldn't be slotted into one genre. In order to receive radio play, you have to fit into a specific genre and I didn't, but that's what made me the musician I am today. For this reason, I have to congratulate American Idol Season One winner Kelly Clarkson - she fought to maintain artistic control over her CD and it paid off. She didn't want to compromise her versatility, so good for her.
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