Talk is Jericho: Daughtry – More Than An Idol

Chris Daughtry makes his TIJ debut to discuss Daughtry’s Fall tour with Staind and Breaking Benjamin! He explains how this triple threat bill came together, what life is like on the road now, how he puts together a setlist, and what he does to care for his voice! He also talks about being inspired by everyone from Mick Jagger and the Stones to Chris Cornell and Soundgarden and Tool! Chris details his American Idol experience, including his initial audition in Denver at Mile High Stadium, how he won over Simon Cowell, who didn’t believe Chris Daughtry was a star, what it was like performing a Queen song with Queen, why he chose to do Live’s version of Johnny Cash’s “Walk The Line” and how that led to a friendship with Live singer Ed Kowalczyk, and being mentored by both Rod Stewart and Stevie Wonder! Plus, he reveals his contribution to Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained and talks about the personal tragedy that inspired Daughtry’s new song, “Peace.” And then there’s the whole comic book thing…

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