Role Model Admits He Botched Olivia Rodrigo Cover, Wants To Change His Name
Do you know about this guy Role Model? It's fine if you don't. You're not really missing anything. Role Model, also known as Maine native Tucker Pillsbury, is one of these alt-pop pinup guys. He was on Saturday Night Live last year , and he had Charli XCX out dancing onstage with him. He gets booked at a lot of festivals even though he's not very good at playing live. And he's here to tell you…
Role Model, a Maine-based alt-pop artist with the real name Tucker Pillsbury, has admitted to botching his cover of Olivia Rodrigo's song "Maggots for Brains" during a recent BBC Live Lounge appearance. The artist, who has been featured on Saturday Night Live and at various festivals, released a new album titled "Chuck Timely & The Hourglass" which included the cover.
Olivia Rodrigo's hit single is known for its energetic and dynamic performance, and Role Model's attempt was met with disappointment. In response to the criticism, Role Model tweeted that he had "botched" the cover and seemingly preemptively anticipated negative comments about his performance. Despite this, Role Model has chosen to retain his current name, despite the incident serving as a reminder of the importance of putting spirit into one's rendition of a popular song.
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