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    August, 2005

    August 31st

    Yesterday was one of the best days of my life due to the amount of intoxicating moments that kept rolling by. Getting to sing "You Can't Always Get What You Want" with our house band, string section, horns and a choir felt like I was living and went to heaven. My mother and two sisters were at the show and got to experience what I consider history in the making. The group of songs being performed, as a collection, were so powerful. I was humbled by INXS' comments to me after my performance. I was so excited to see the look of pride in my families and friends’ faces.

    I must mention Marty's performance. His performance was so honest and raw. At the end he turned away from the audience and dropped his head in his hands and pulled back tears. I was amazed at how much I felt what he was feeling. True friendship. I hope and prey that Marty Casey and Ty Taylor are life long friends.

    It was a magical night. I am stoked about being a part of it all. I am aware of the fact that I came across angry during last weeks elimination show. I want to apologize for portraying negative energy. What was going on inside was this: I realized when my name was called that no matter what I do here it all comes down to votes. I knew I had to fight. I was singing "What You Need" and at that time I felt like being aggressive about the fact that I know I'm supposed to be the new lead singer for this band.
     
    Peace Please

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    Mandy wrote:
    i <3 u you rock I missed you on inxs JD gOT THE ONCORE AND JORDIS WENT HOME I WISH U WERE STILL THER


    LUV UR BIGGESTFAN MANDY
    Sept. 8
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    Dylian_ wrote:
    hey ty, you really were/are an inspirtation to a lot of people. i didn't see any negative energy coming from you - you took it like any person would, especially seeing that nearly everyone thought you were a front runner. regardless of you being eliminated, yuo should feel so proud. you have such a powerful voice, with beautiful controll. i really wish that god's blessing will be with you through all endeavors that you face, and i cannot wait to see hear some of your stuff. you're an amazing vocalist, so i'm sure i will hear some soon.

    peace out and god bless,
    dyl
    Sept. 8
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    A Family of Fans wrote:
    Hi Ty
    I see you have a ton of comments already but I really hope you read this. My three sons (ages 3 and 8 -twins) have thoroughly enjoyed watching you perform over the past several weeks. When I told my 3 year old that you had been eliminated, he broke down in tears. He was truly sad that "the spiky hair guy" was not going to be on the show anymore. I had to console him by telling him that you would be alright and that we could buy a CD of yours for him. This made him smile through his tears. He asked if we could write and tell you that he will miss seeing you each week.

    You have truly touched many people with your soulful singing and we know that you are a star!

    Waiting for your next move, James and family in Nevada.
    Sept. 8
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    NiChOlAscRoZiEr2 wrote:
    u rule man ur the greatest too bad u were eliminated thhat sucks so bad
    Sept. 8
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    Jeremy Rizal S. wrote:
    Dude, You rock! Forget that "color" or being black issue man. You just plain rock as a person. You have energy, ooze with soul, resonate personality. You are YOU man. Don't let nobody take that away from you. Lookin' forward to seeing more of you and what all you've got to offer the world!
    Sept. 8
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    nikhil wrote:
    hey ty,we all here in india loved u so much when u were on the show...u were simply awesome....blieve me i cried when u were out....all of my friends wanted u to win this competition and a place in the band ofcourse...i wud love to see u on tv wid a better band [than them] perform....your soulful voice is a treat to hear dude.......rock on man.......
    Sept. 8
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    amy jo wrote:
    i don't know if you are still reading yoour comments or not, but i just wanted to tell you that if you are ever in the worcester ma. area my husband needs a singer. he was awed by your performances.
    peace, amy
    Sept. 8
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    Mandy wrote:
    Hey Ty ,


    I thought you were a great man for the job. But i guess not . anyways i just wanted to tell you that you rock . your soulful rockin roll voice is amayzing

    luv,ur biggest fan , Mandy
    Sept. 8
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    avidphoto wrote:
    Ty,
    I was truly sorry to see you go. Definitely before some other people. I have thought it was between you and Mig (with JD close behind) since the start of the show. I think you are an amazing talent and performer. it was a joy to watch you every week and I would pay to see you anytime. My husband just returned from a business trip to vegas and sad he saw your pic up for WWRY. Are you back to doing that or was it an old sign? I hope I get to see you live sometime. YOur personality is also great (from what I can gather) and you have good songwriting and arranging ability.
    stay true!
    Sept. 8
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    djkidgroove wrote:
    TY TAYLOR,when you sing its melodic to the ear,soulful yet rough and so pleasing to hear,if your true which you are,then you will be a star shining bright through my speakers and will go very far,far far away to a peaceful place where everyone loves and has a smile on there face,in my heart and my soul i enjoyed watching you,nice to see someone so real and so true,so god bless ty talyor with all that life brings "i believe in miracles when i hear YOU sing.....ya boy-eee DIG IT BIGGOTS! : ) DJKIDGROOVE ps.I wanted to send you a get well card cause your performances where SICK.(thats a great thing)
    Sept. 7
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    DR ZOG wrote:
    Andy,

    Dude, relax. I was being honest. And screw the Simon Cowell crap. I was being neither bigoted nor homophobic. Come on, Ty DOES have a little shiwsh to his swagger -- which is totally fine in and of itself -- but do you really think INXS can have a front man like that?

    All that aside -- I DO think Ty is a major frigging talent and I DO think he will go very, VERY far. Just not as the lead singer of INXS.

    Try to remember that this ISN'T American Idol -- we're not choosing the BEST talent. What we ARE choosing is the singer who will BEST FIT the front position for INXS. Period.

    Ty is just not a good fit. Period. And it has nothing to do with his color, despite what he said. (And I was not going to let his playing the race card just slide by.)

    YOU should re-read what I wrote. You and everyone who seems to love him so much are doing him NO FAVORS. What I said IS true. His awesome talent is being hurt by image conflicts -- plain and simple.

    If NOT Ty, who IS the best person for INXS ... at this point I would have to say JD. EVERYONE here is an awesome talent -- really excellent. But he DOES seem to fit their style.

    Let me ask you this: How many INXS CDs to you own? Do you even listen to their music? If so, how can you say that Ty is the best person for the job?

    DR ZOG
    Sept. 7
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    Andy wrote:
    MR ZOG's AN IDIOT,my god are you a hateful person or what,are you like simon cowell on bad steroids or what,chill out homie,the homophobic comments you made are childish and RUDE,some one should teach you manners,and TY TYLOR was the best man hands down,me and many others think so,so thanx 4 your bigoted comment but if yo momma never told you,if you have nothing nice to say say nothing,so you ZOGGY need to shut your yap,and your only rude cause your on the net,you think tys a pussy but im sure in person you wouldnt be so bold,cause the truth is YOUR a pussy and thats my opinion so F you GOOF and try and find out what musics all about,your confused in all your hate 4 blacks,gays and who the fuck knows what else an ass like you doesnt agrre with.PEACE AND LOVE man,you need it! ANDY from CANADA
    Sept. 7
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    Andy Garcia Picanco wrote:
    TY TAYLOR.......my god you have talent,soul @ rock oozing out of you,YOU are INCREDIBLE dude,INSANE,my brother my good friend and I and everyone we know watching the show is in love with you man,youve touched my SOUL with many of your performances and we were SHOCKED that you were out especially this early(4 you ,its early)your at least the final two,you and marty the most rockinginst dudes on the show by far,then sweet suzie,she rocks too BIG TIME. THANX A MILLION 4 truly rocking that show and showing that brothers can truly rock,just ask lenny kravitz!!! big up home boy,you didnt win the show,but youve won a lot of hearts and TRUE FANS. PEACE TY,your the best. ANDY & friends ,Toronto,CANADA
    Sept. 7
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    kre8nkaos wrote:
    Ty;
    Saw you in Vegas in June...you were incredible, so when we saw the previews of the inxs show...knew who we would be rooting for. I hate to agree with your racial view of the results, but sadly, I think you may be right. I wish it wasn't that way, I wish we all saw one color, but let's be honest...we don't. But look at it this way...instead of being the front man for a slightly above average band...you have a whole new universe open to you. I guarantee you this...my family will buy anything you put out...So get out there and start singing! You have a ton of fans...and many of us are white people too dumb to know black people can't rock...Hope you get my humor. If you get time to read this...and have time to respond...drop us a note...would love to hear what your plans are. And, when you make it big...and you will...I would love to design your dream home...it's what I do!
    Ron and Nancy Darling
    Sept. 7
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    DR ZOG wrote:
    Ty,

    I think you have an awesome voice, but I do agree with INXS that you're not the right person for the job.

    As a style thing, your spiked hair is striking and looks tough, but whenever you speak, you come off as a little light in the loafers, if you know what I mean. Not that being gay has anything to do with it, but you sound like a pansy. (Just being honest.) You seem like a great, sincere guy and you DO have an awesome voice, great musical sense and outstanding stage presence -- and for these reasons, you'll probably have a great career.

    But the lead singer of INXS really DOES have to be a little tough -- and, again, although you might LOOK tough at first glance, you don't come off as such in the long run.

    An image consultant would be a wise move on your part right now.

    By the way, I do think the race card was the wrong card to play at the time -- it makes you seem really pathetic. That is a card that should ONLY be played in earnest -- using it for this show was really low.

    All honest comments, hope you can deal with them.

    DR ZOG
    Sept. 7
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    IBCDNCHK wrote:
    Soppinglongboy you are an ass...All you do is belittle people and act so tough. You are probably an 11 year old girl at mommys computer trying to act big to compensate for something you are missing. As for black frontmen?? How bout Living Colour?? They are far from a one hit wonder butt wipe. So crawl back under the rock from which you came and stay off of boards where you are only showing your low mentality Ty you rocked...such energy, passion, soul and fun! You will go far and I for one will buy anything you put out!
    Sept. 7
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    J wrote:
    Somebody said that the hurricane victims are blaming people. They aren't blaming; they are to busy crying and trying to rebuild their lives. Not just the media shares that opinion must volunteers would agree.
    Sept. 7
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    Barbara de Oliveira Dias wrote:
    hello Ty:
    i wanted to tell you, that me and my sister Mariana we didn't miss a show because of you! we voted you so many times!!!!you were and still is our favorite! you can sing anything you want!!! no matter what! you are a Singer and a Man! you wanted to bring soul to it and you succeded..each time we listened to you we stay amazed!!! me and my sister are your no.1 fan!!!!! we stayed really sad when you were gone, from the show (because life goes on!!) i didn't accept their excuses!! it's not a problem that u've been 3 times in the bottom three...the show is not only about singing rock! is also about soul and friendship!! you create a amazing environment inside the house!!!keep being the way you are, if others don't like it is their problem!!! we absolutly ADORE you!!!!!
    the most important thing is to smile and be happy! keep smilling!!!
    Sept. 7
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    Gail wrote:
    Ty - You did a great job! There is a big void without you on the show. I am with ScottLatte1 and wonder what songs you would have performed last night and would like to know how we can follow your career as I'm sure it will be awesome! Take Care.
    Sept. 7
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    jacavese wrote:
    Ty:
    You're an extraordinary talent that should've been here 'til the end! Lookin' forward to hearing you on YOUR OWN album soon enough, my friend!
    Sept. 7

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