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Ty Taylor

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The Resume

    (January 5, 1969- )
    Resides in Las Vegas
    Tenth contestant eliminated from ‘Rock Star: INXS (2005)’

Why he might be annoying:

    He appeared on the unpopular reality show ‘Rock Star: INXS.’
    He wears a mohawk with some kind of weird ponytail hanging behind it.
    He frequently wore plaid pants on the show.
    INXS often criticized him for sounding too much like a Broadway singer.
    He constantly stuck out his (large) tongue on the show, even when not performing.
    He’s done a lot of Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals.
    Despite consistent strong performances, he often found himself facing elimination (because of audience votes).
    When eliminated, he cried and accused the viewers of racism.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was one of the strongest technical singers among the show's men.
    He was the only African-American contestant.
    He put unique spins on songs by Foo Fighters, R.E.M., Bob Marley and of course INXS.
    He co-wrote an original song for the show.
    He is a successful stage singer and actor.
    He has a positive attitude.
    He’s sung with Tina Turner, Eric Clapton, Macy Gray and Fiona Apple.
    He is the only black actor to sing the lead in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ on Broadway.

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 31 Votes: 64.52% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 67 Votes: 70.15% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 53 Votes: 75.47% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 140 Votes: 76.43% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 506 Votes: 75.49% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 171 Votes: 76.02% Annoying