Rolling Stones tunes supply 'Idol' surprises

2010-03-17 02:59:56 GMT2010-03-17 10:59:56 (Beijing Time) SINA.com

In this publicity image released by Fox, the 12 male finalists for the ninth season of the reality singing competetion, 'American Idol,' front row from left, Andrew Garcia, John Park, Tyler Grady, Joe Munoz and Jermaine Sellers and, back row, from left, Lee Dewyze, Aaron Kelly, Tim Urban, Michael Lynche, Todrick Hall, Casey James and Alex Lambert, are shown.(AP Photo)

Tim Urban couldn't get any satisfaction on "American Idol."

The judges dismissed Urban's reggae rendition of "Under My Thumb" during a night of Rolling Stones tunes on the Fox singing competition's first round of finals Tuesday.

"Idol" judge Randy Jackson dubbed the 20-year-old college student's take on the 1966 classic "weird," and Simon Cowell affirmed it was a "crazy decision." Urban shrugged off their criticism.

The panel was most impressed with Siobhan Magnus' theatrical version of "Paint It Black," which concluded with the 20-year-old glass blower wailing into the microphone.

Jackson called Magnus' performance "hot," while Cowell proclaimed it was the "standout performance of the night." Kara DioGuardi said it reminded her of Adam Lambert, last season's runner-up.

(Agencies)

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