Siobhan Magnus from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, auditioned for
American Idol age 19. Siobhan is the only contestant from the state of
Massachusetts to become a Top 12 finalist in American Idol history.
Siobhan Magnus has an uncle who played bass for ’80s metal band
Stryper. The first time Siobhan sang in front of people was in fourth
grade when she sang “Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow” from Annie. But before
Idol she fronted an alt-rock band called Lunar Valve which last played
in 2009.
Randy:I’m always so excited to see you because you’re so
fearless. I never would have thought you’d have sung that song, but you
know what? I’m happy that you did.
Ellen: To quote Oliver, “More, please!” You’re just so good. I
love you.
Kara: You express yourself every time you perform and I think
you’re more comfortable there than you are anywhere else in your life.
I don’t think it was your best performance, but that end note that you
do? How do you not say that’s amazing?
Simon Cowell: I think there’s going to be a real split with
you on this one, Siobhan. Some people will like it, and I’m afraid that
a lot of people won’t. And this singing with the screaming at the end.
It’s like you’ve got to reverse it. Maybe start the song next week with
the screaming at the start and get softer. I’m going to say this to you
and all the contestants. You’ve got to start puching yourselves now,
you’ve got to start choosing better songs and you’ve got to make
yourselves relevant……..because tonight was not a good night overall.