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Is there any doubt now that James Durbin is a rock star?

The American Idol finalist started his Elton John cover (of “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting”) in the crowd last night, eventually making his way on to the stage, belting out the lyrics – and leaping off the piano just as it caught fire.

A bit of a gimmick? Sure. But entertaining and unexpected, as well.

Randy actually summed James up well with the following critique after the quasi rock concert: “You enjoy yourself; that’s the greatest thing about any performer performing.”

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