David Cook had me look up from my mac this evening in the latest round of American Idol. This performance of Chris Cornell’s arrangement of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean highlights his superior grasp.
The theme was “the year you were born,” so they all did songs from their birthyear. With YouTube, the “instant reply” is a click away…
Otterman speaks... 
The most original performance/arrangement I have ever seen on the show. This is a star.
The most original performance I’ve ever seen on the show. This is really a star.
a new star has been born
Haunting! Wonder what Michael thinks. You’re right a star is born.
And pretentious too. Michael would be so proud.
I think he is very good. I think he and the lady with tatooed arms are the best.