American Idle

 American Idle

 It should come as no surprise (to corporate

media heads) that most American Idol winners

 are largely unsuccessful once they leave the

 show. The purpose of American Idol is to

 circumvent the “natural” star-making process

 by limiting individuality and the usual trial

 based process that encourages and inspires

 artists to hone their craft.

  While talent can come naturally, skill must be

 acquired through experience. Shows like “Star

Search” and “American Idol” only serve to

 provide undeserved short cuts to untalented

 posers.

   The truly successful pop icons spend years

 playing smoke-filled clubs to a variety of

 audiences. The viewers provide valuable

 feedback to the artists, while the musicians set

 up the necessary connections, and make the

 proper set changes.

  The relationship is symbiotic; the bands learn

 from the people who they play for and establish

 a synergy between the spectators, the club

 owners, and the marketers. The artists develop

 their unique styles over time through a process

 of trial and error.

   Sure, you can make anybody a star if you

 throw enough money at them, but real talent

 cannot be bought, and skill takes time and

 effort.