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Musicians Who Can Teach Jonas Bros. How to Grow Up

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(Newser) – Hate the Jonas Brothers? You're not alone—but there’s hope for them yet. Lots of artists have made the leap from teen heartthrob to legitimate musician. J. Edward Keyes, in Rolling Stone, breaks them down:

  • The Beatles: It’s easy to forget now, but their pre-Rubber Soul stuff wasn’t exactly cutting-edge art.
  • Justin Timberlake: These days he’s great on SNL, but need we recount the ‘NSync and (wince) Mickey Mouse Club years?

  • Christina Aguilera: The reviews were brutal, but Stripped turned her career around. Now she’s “one of the finest singers of our generation.”
  • Mandy Moore: Grew from a Britney/Christina clone into a thoughtful alt-country artist. And she was great in Saved.
  • Hanson: Believe it or not, Hanson has maintained a following, becoming the “elder statesmen of independent music.” Their current stuff synthesizes ‘60s pop and R&B.
For more, click the link below.

Can the Jonas Brothers make The Leap? Rolling Stone actually thinks their latest stuff is a good turning point.
Can the Jonas Brothers make The Leap? Rolling Stone actually thinks their latest stuff is a good turning point.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)
If Justin Timberlake can do it, anyone can.
If Justin Timberlake can do it, anyone can.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
The Beatles showed the world how a pop band ought to grow up.
The Beatles showed the world how a pop band ought to grow up.   (AP Photo)
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2-bits
Jun 24, 09 3:40 PM CDT
Oh my god. I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. Does anyone take Rolling Stone magazine seriously? Reply
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Observer
Jun 24, 09 4:43 PM CDT
These pretty boys are fags. Reply
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DarkFrancis
Jun 24, 09 5:05 PM CDT
Beatles might hae found a new direction post-pot, but that doesn't mean they didn't soar beforehand. Reply
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Antiks
Jun 25, 09 1:52 AM CDT
A Gibson Explorer. Yep, fag. Reply
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