The fix was in from the very start. The band wanted a sound alike.copy cat. Fortune's audition in T.O. went really bad but they put him through anyways.
funny fact, he was actually going to play this with the band, but before shooting came out and played for a few of us acoustic asking if thats what he should go with...as you can see we said yes
Every contestant was a good enough singer. JD had the look and, likely more importantly, wrote an INXS-style hit with "Pretty Vegas". That was enough to win.
@@mattjones6205 is that marty who sued jd over the song? Jd said he wrote it with Inxs and no. One else had anything to. Do with it but sued him for money
@@mattjones6205 I don’t think so JD write it alone and against his team mate who write another song. That song made INXS feel in love with him. If it’s not an inxs audition I bet Marty would’ve won
anyone notice that anytime someone on stage was doing well, the camera would pan onto JD and he always had this jealous, angry, worried expression on his face? every single one of the last 6 contestants (marty, suzie, mig, ty, deanna, jordis) were better than him- he only got the gig because he was the most inxs-y in his tone and style. and btw, i rattled off all those names from memory--- they were just THAT GOOD.
INXS blew it by not getting Marty. Saw this when the episode aired and it blew me away. He decided to do it solo just right before this as I recall. Home run. I thought he had the gig after this.
I'm still so glad Marty didn't win, because he was definitely the best... and I like hearing him playing his own material instead of being some INXS contracted employee
Naysayers should go to iTunes or even search UA-cam for some of Marty's work with the band Lovehammers. Covers aren't always the easiest thing, and (as watchers of RS:INXS will remember) he made a last second decision to go totally acoustic on his own (sans the House Band). Therefore, he may have been a bit nervous. LH put out a new album recently called Heavy Crown. It is an excellent album.
@dimezakkrandy I was surprised when JD won, but I saw them on the Switch Tour - he was exactly what they wanted. I actually agree that Marty was better on the show, but JD really delivered on the INXS sound.
Dude, I remember watching this on TV and there was some AWESOME commentary by one of the judges afterward, talking about how his vocals were a little pitchy, but that rock 'n roll ain't about hitting all the right notes, and I can't find video of it anywhere! :( HELP!
This just shows you the type of talent that was found through this series. I never really thought that J.D. was the right fit for INXS and history and all the problems that he bought has proven that. Looking back at this reminds me why J.D. wasn't the right fit. ...here is your real winner!!
Marty was the winner , but they didn't fit together. They wanted a yes man , and Marty already was a professional who could have taken them to new heights if they would have been willing to step out of the box and time warp . So guess who got chosen and look what happened . Marty continues with his band Lovehammers who has been together for 20 years now . Awesome band . Give them a listen.
LOL nothing against the other competitors but marty blew them away haha... and they know it too. just look at their faces during his performance. On him not winning... it's INXS' loss. but he wouldn't fit well either. He's better of with L.A. Guns! more power Marty!
Guys very talented - but for all the yuTube rippings honestly I'm surprised this was so high rated- has thenpotential and talent to make it his own- in spots- but defers to trying to civer the original- should sway the song to ones talents....
Marty is MUCH better off with his own band doing whatever he wants. INXS used to be good, but now they are just old sellouts. I say J.D. can have em! Marty (and Suzie, Mig, and Jordis) is too good for them anyways.
like this guy.he & migs were my favorite.jd's singing was always off key. didnt even know why he won. anyway, what happen to this guy? he should be popular.
It's 2020 and this is still my favorite cover.
It's been nearly 20 years and I still come back to this cover.
Its been a couple years since the show, but this was such a good version that I remembered it and came looking just so I could listen to it again.
I look up his videos a few times a year....he really should have won.
This is the performance that turned me into The Killers fan for life. Thank you, Marty Casey. The Rock Star title should have been easily yours.
The fix was in from the very start. The band wanted a sound alike.copy cat. Fortune's audition in T.O. went really bad but they put him through anyways.
Same
I can remember watching this on TV. Man. It was the greatest thing.
funny fact, he was actually going to play this with the band, but before shooting came out and played for a few of us acoustic asking if thats what he should go with...as you can see we said yes
Marty really should have won
Every contestant was a good enough singer. JD had the look and, likely more importantly, wrote an INXS-style hit with "Pretty Vegas". That was enough to win.
Marty was actually the original writer of pretty Vegas but gave the song to JD. JD won because he sounded the most like Michael Hutchence.
@@mattjones6205 is that marty who sued jd over the song? Jd said he wrote it with Inxs and no. One else had anything to. Do with it but sued him for money
He definitely wasn't good enough
@@mattjones6205 I don’t think so
JD write it alone and against his team mate who write another song. That song made INXS feel in love with him.
If it’s not an inxs audition I bet Marty would’ve won
My favorite cover. This many years l.
The band is truly amazing 👏
Hope you’re still performing Marty. Best singer I’ve ever heard. A fan forever.
Christmas 2020 and I’m still loving Marty Casey do this cover!
I was living in Singapore when this show was on TV. This turned me onto the Killers. Been a fan ever since.
Beautiful song
Lol @ JD's face at the end. "Oh shit, he's good."
anyone notice that anytime someone on stage was doing well, the camera would pan onto JD and he always had this jealous, angry, worried expression on his face? every single one of the last 6 contestants (marty, suzie, mig, ty, deanna, jordis) were better than him- he only got the gig because he was the most inxs-y in his tone and style. and btw, i rattled off all those names from memory--- they were just THAT GOOD.
Yea I was just a kid but noticed that too...JD suits inxs but he was not too confident
Yeah! Thanks for uploading this! So great to see it again....
I agree. the winner was hideous. Marty has depth, emotion, soul and an element of mystery that he cannot hold a candle to
I'm here reminiscing in oct 2021
This was a great show for talent. Loved trees
He's got a great voice.
INXS blew it by not getting Marty. Saw this when the episode aired and it blew me away. He decided to do it solo just right before this as I recall. Home run. I thought he had the gig after this.
Love Marty Casey :)
This imperfect version actually made me pay attention to the original. But here i am again 😅
Love you always Marty
i think very few people actually liked the winner. marty was amazing
Sorry guys..best cover ever..hello 2019👍😎👍
No need to apologize. This cover is amazing.
I never really liked this song, until I heard Marty sing it on Rock Star: INXS... :0)
I liked it :)
I'm still so glad Marty didn't win, because he was definitely the best... and I like hearing him playing his own material instead of being some INXS contracted employee
Naysayers should go to iTunes or even search UA-cam for some of Marty's work with the band Lovehammers. Covers aren't always the easiest thing, and (as watchers of RS:INXS will remember) he made a last second decision to go totally acoustic on his own (sans the House Band). Therefore, he may have been a bit nervous. LH put out a new album recently called Heavy Crown. It is an excellent album.
he is in a band called the LoveHammers
Tq for info babe
Viva Marty!
He's mellow, good cover man
@dimezakkrandy I was surprised when JD won, but I saw them on the Switch Tour - he was exactly what they wanted. I actually agree that Marty was better on the show, but JD really delivered on the INXS sound.
Dude, I remember watching this on TV and there was some AWESOME commentary by one of the judges afterward, talking about how his vocals were a little pitchy, but that rock 'n roll ain't about hitting all the right notes, and I can't find video of it anywhere! :( HELP!
You want a reply 9 years later.
@@Dirobyn Do.... do you have one?
@@pfelice157 yup.
@@Dirobyn Cool! Whatcha got?
Classic
Totally agree with you, much prefer this version over the orginal
Woo Hoo!
This just shows you the type of talent that was found through this series. I never really thought that J.D. was the right fit for INXS and history and all the problems that he bought has proven that.
Looking back at this reminds me why J.D. wasn't the right fit. ...here is your real winner!!
Marty was the winner , but they didn't fit together. They wanted a yes man , and Marty already was a professional who could have taken them to new heights if they would have been willing to step out of the box and time warp . So guess who got chosen and look what happened . Marty continues with his band Lovehammers who has been together for 20 years now . Awesome band . Give them a listen.
Nice Accustic Cover!!!
I didn't watch the show, I hate INXS, I don't like this song, but this guy makes a difference. Awesome! saludos from argentina!
1:10-1:27
amazing
@vavyman of course, i knew there would be someone saying its better than the original...oh well personal preferences and all that shit.
which season is this? :P
@dimezakkrandy I wouldn't say very few. A LOT of people love J.D. if you watch his vids, you'd see THOSE comments.
Look up the lovehammers. It's a band he is, or was in.
tabs for this??
i beg to differ
Marty should have won.
LOL nothing against the other competitors but marty blew them away haha... and they know it too. just look at their faces during his performance. On him not winning... it's INXS' loss. but he wouldn't fit well either. He's better of with L.A. Guns! more power Marty!
you can tell he is nervous, cause he could did it a lot less pitchy.
+Marva2552 he also messed up lyrics
16 people like J.D. fortune
Or Jordis Unger.... they were by FAR the best
what happened to this dude?
JD Fortune so jealous and so he should be
he's singing wrong lyrics...
it's still good, but i like the version by the killers much more!
killers are the best!
Missed out to many of my favorite lyrics and he doesn't have the emotion to carry this song.
Guys very talented - but for all the yuTube rippings honestly I'm surprised this was so high rated- has thenpotential and talent to make it his own- in spots- but defers to trying to civer the original- should sway the song to ones talents....
he's cute...just saying :DD
He's actually a pretty good singer, he could have learned the lyrics better.. It would be perfect then! :D
Marty is MUCH better off with his own band doing whatever he wants. INXS used to be good, but now they are just old sellouts. I say J.D. can have em! Marty (and Suzie, Mig, and Jordis) is too good for them anyways.
like this guy.he & migs were my favorite.jd's singing was always off key. didnt even know why he won. anyway, what happen to this guy? he should be popular.
Better than the original!
Jd sucked...marty was the best
marty was awesome....but i think jordis was better
Meh ... he sounds better than the Killers in my opinion. More passion in the voice.
This dude is tone deaf
hes doing terrible.....
yeah definitely just ruined this song...
Yeah a hard song to do and he didnt really perform it well. I was not liking this performance he was pitchy at parts and I just wasnt sold on it.
are you kidding? this is one of worst live preformance I ever saw... J.D. is better, this guy isnt in tune at all!
horribleeeeeee
Marty should have won.