James William Durbin is an American singer and guitarist from Santa Cruz, California, who finished in fourth place on the tenth season of American Idol in 2011. Durbin was the lead singer for heavy metal band Quiet Riot from 2017 to 2019.
Durbin performs at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 2014
Durbin performing on the American Idols Live Tour
Quiet Riot concert in Dallas, Texas, October 5, 2018
The tenth season of American Idol premiered on the Fox television network on January 19, 2011, and concluded on May 25, 2011. The show underwent a number of changes from the ninth season, including the return of Nigel Lythgoe as executive producer. Randy Jackson returned as judge for his tenth season, while Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler joined the judges' panel following the departures of Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, and Kara DioGuardi.
Image: Scotty Mc Creery May 14 2011 CROPPED
Image: Lauren Alaina in parade
Image: Haley Reinhart at the American Idols LIVE! 2011 Tour
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