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Role Model Botches Rodrigo Cover, Fans Disagree
13 Aug
Summary
- Singer Role Model covered Olivia Rodrigo's 'Maggots for Brains' on BBC Radio 1.
- He expressed self-doubt about his performance via Instagram before it aired.
- Fans in the YouTube comments disagreed with his assessment of the cover.
Singer Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, performed a cover of Olivia Rodrigo's "Maggots for Brains" on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge on Tuesday, August 11th. Prior to the performance being released, Role Model preemptively shared his concerns on Instagram, admitting he believed he "botched" the rendition. This message was aimed at addressing potential criticism before it arose.
Despite Role Model's apprehension, fans who viewed the cover on YouTube seemed to have a different opinion. Comments indicated that his performance was well-received, with many users stating it was not botched as he had feared. This suggests a disconnect between the artist's self-critique and audience reception.
In addition to the cover, Role Model also showcased two tracks, "High Hopes 3000" and "Harmony," from his recently released album, "Chuck Timely & The Hourglass," which debuted on August 7th. Rodrigo's original song, "Maggots for Brains," is featured on her latest album and previously charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
