Idol Special: Ben
2:40p.m. 4 September 2007
Ben McKenzie, NSW
Age: 17
17-year-old Ben, from the NSW Central Coast, proved to be a real surprise package at his audition.
In fact, at face value, it’s fair to say the Australian Idol judges didn’t think much at all. That is until he dazzled them with his take on John Mayer’s “Daughters”.
“I was expecting something lame,” admitted Kyle. “But that was very surprising and very good.” He continued to be very good, with his near-flawless performance of Tears For Fears and Gary Jules’ “Mad World” securing his place in the Final 12.
“That’s a bit scary,” he said as his name was announced. “I hoped it would happen and it did,” says a still spinning Ben.
“So it was great.” Nevertheless he is ready for the road ahead: “I’ve been doing this a long time, so I’m ready!” he says.
Ben is an enthusiastic amateur slasher film maker and, when not indulging his artistic pursuits, works at Woolworths.
He loves his computer, satirical animated series Drawn Together, lists his favourite music genre as dance/electronica and one day wants to duet with Brooke Fraser.
Expect more surprises from Ben as the competition progresses!
How sad and such a pity. A very talented young man. :(
