Ian in Your Ear: Nick Jonas: The Purity Ring is Off!
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And the purity ring is off! Yes, Nick Jonas moved the accessory to a neckchain and ably pulled off his first New York City gig with his new band The Administration Thursday at a sold out Beacon Theatre. With older bro Kevin (freshly back from his honeymoon) cheering him on and singing along from the side of the stage along with hundreds of shrieking Jonas Brothers fans, the pop trio's youngest member unleashed his inner John Mayer and Prince for a coincidentally more grown-up sound during the 90-minute set (he even hired the Purple One's drummer!)
While the mood in the crowd was the same as at any big JoBros arena show, onstage Nick was acting all the grownup, complete with a much older backing band and blues-imbued sound plucked in large part from his upcoming solo disc, Who I Am. Jonas strapped on a series of guitars (including an acoustic he showed off as a Christmas gift from his family) and pounded out tracks including the meandering ballad "Olive and an Arrow" (he introduced it with this pearl of wisdom: "love -- the good moments and the not so good moments and the importance of both for a healthy relationship") and the funk jam "State of Emergency," where it was as if Nick was trying to prove he was a far more seasoned pro (something his very apparent 17-year-old voice somewhat betrayed throughout all of the new numbers).
But the screaming hordes of young girls were not disappointed in the least, especially when the Nickster mixed up his brew: There were a few JoBros favorites ("Inseparable," the piano ballad "Black Keys"), a medley of his favorite 2009 hits (Owl City's "Fireflies," "Use Somebody" by the Kings of Leon and his own duet with Miley Cyrus, "Before The Storm") and a less soulful cover of Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" that delighted the 'rents in the room even more than their broods. He also whipped out perhaps the night's most impressive moment, a Princely ballad titled "Stay," that came complete with a soaring falsetto and which he boasted of writing two days before the show while watching QVC.
The squeals never died down, though, even as Jonas ended the show with his debut single and proved overall that, Disney marketing plan or not, the kid's definitely aiming for an impressive future even if he's not all the way there yet.
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17He is a homo, I saw a video of him and this guy nambed Jimmy Acterson kissing in the nood
It's actually a smart idea, putting his ring on his necklace. Believe me, it's not that easy to play when you have a ring digging into your finger!
Nick`s ring, I thought i saw him wearing it when he`s been on talk shows, like the young lady said, he`s moving around more and his hand may get sweaty,so it`s safer on the chain, when he`s on stage, darion
It's just sad that the media seems to be so eagerly waiting for this young man to take his purity ring off.
I didn't hope like something bad on my mind. But,just remember what does the "purity ring" mean? If nick hadn't worn the purity ring in his finger anymore,may he.......?even he still put on the ring on a chain.
I love the Jonas Brothers!!! I must admit so far I am not that excited about this experiment though, I really prefer what Joe brings to the formula(and how together they all make each other better than they can be on their own), but I wish Nick luck and success with this whole thing...
i heard its around his neck cuz its too small. he'll probs get a new one
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I am Nicks bigest fan and he is still wearing it. Its around his neck. This magazing sucks for lying.
He didn't take it off. He's now wearing the ring around his neck on a chain. I think it's a smart idea. And I think this magazine should not post this untrue fact, as he is still currenly wearing in.
I was a one of Nick's shows and does still wear his purity ring. It's just on his dog tag now. He moves around on stage alot more than he use to and he probably has trouble keeping it on while sweating. He is the JoBro who normally loses or breaks his so ya know.
lame. I don't like the Jonas Brothers...
THIS is what the kids are calling music these days???
i went to that concert yesterday!! it was AH-MAZING!! hes an amazing singer and i love his sound and so did the other HUNDREDS of people their!! he had a good time, and so did we...haters stop hating...hes wonderful and if u dont have goodenough ears to hear that...thats ur loss....I LOVE U NICK JONAS....AND KEVIN AND JOE
I may not be one to say anything, but this means nothing. This doesn't mean something happened, this doesn't mean what you are trying to make it mean. I don't understand how people could think so irrationally. I really hope that people can one day see the examples these boys have set out in Hollywood today. They have given it at least a little bit of solid ground, don't you think? All I know is that they live their lives for family, friends, fans and faith. That is the way they live out their dream. I 100 percent commend them for that. I do admire the comments about how much this could all turn into and how much both bands could gain from their lives that have altered.They have all said they are having a great time: one married, one kicking off a side project and one wanting to get into some acting. But they will be working together after this month to get their Disney Channel show ready to film a second season and another leg of a tour. Can't wait for 2010.
I saw last night Nick performed on David Letterman's show. To me he is....meh. Nothing special about his voice. JB are better stick together because none of them really has a nice voice. Seriously.
Nick did a great job at the show. I took my teenagers to the show and was extremely impressed with his talent and maturity. He should have a long career ahead of him. And the purity ring was on a chain around his neck.