Michael Cole - Contestant

[MotherSister]

At two years of age, Michael Cole's guitar-playing father handed him his own guitar, and Michael's love affair with Rock-n-Roll began. Now 22, he'd like to be seen as a pure rocker, but he knows that the southern influence of his North Carolina roots will always color his voice and guitar. Currently a car salesman for Hummer, Michael is ready to leave the workplace behind and hit the stage to bring the world his distinctive southern rock sound.

[Blackshade]

I am wondering how he made it on the show and survived even one week. The kid can't sing, his Devil in a Blue Dress was just plain weak. He is so far weaker than some of the other singers that I can't see him lasting much longer. A bit of poser too.

[MotherSister]

A big old bit of a poser, if anyone's asking me. Yeah, that meticulously spiked hair and strategically placed bandana absolutely say hardcore to me. I so do not believe he's been playing guitar since he was two. Did he even have all of his motor skills at two? Give me a break.