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JASON CASTRO
HOMETOWN Rockwall, Texas AGE20

Latest Song:
'I Shot the Sheriff' (Bob Marley) and 'Mr. Tambourine Man' (Bob Dylan)

Favorite Pop Artists:
Kelly Clarkson, Ray LaMontagne

Other Talents:
Plays drums and guitar.


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DAVID COOK
HOMETOWN Blue Springs, Mo. AGE25

Last Song:
'Hungry Like the Wolf' (Duran Duran) and 'Baba O'Riley' (The Who)

Favorite Pop Artists:
Lenny Kravitz, John Mayer

Talent He Wished He Had:
The ability to fly


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judges say ...

"It was a little bit like a chihuahua trying to be a tiger."

- Simon Cowell to David A.

fans say ...

"I got the feeling [the producers] set Syesha up. They gave both Davids songs that were right in their 'zones.' Syesha? Some piece of pop fluff." - SuzieBXray "David A. has solidified my initial thoughts on him. This boy is a one trick pony. He CANNOT pull off any song that isn't a ballad. It was painful to watch." - Dsrtflwr30
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