ONE would be forgiven for thinking that African lions and adult contemporary rock bands were not natural bed fellows, especially after the singer from The Goo Goo Dolls was savagely mauled whilst on safari in 2003.But a hearing-impaired lion that thinks it's a singer has adopted a litter of adult contemporary musicians, much to the delight of their hundreds of fans. The unusually scrawny lion, Chad, has taken to standing in front of the band and singing the “lyrics” he has penned, despite having no discernable talent whatsoever.
The band’s manager, Chase McCool, saved Chad from a cruel life of performing demeaning tricks for slack-jawed circus folk.“I first came across Chad at a two-bit travelling circus in my home town,” said McCool. “He was clearly undernourished, and being forced to dance and do tricks with a circus ball. He kept trying to sing Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey, but the lion tamer just kept whipping him on the snout every time he opened his jaws.”
Appalled, McCool bought Chad from the circus owner for $50, took him home and nursed him back to health on a steady diet of Simply Red and Matchbox 20. While still clearly on the wrong side of emaciated, Chad is now a picture of health when compared with his former self.
He now enjoys a decidedly blessed life, touring with his adopted band mates and partaking in his favourite pastime – shooting music videos. A natural performer, Chad thrills viewers with his signature moves The Air Chin-up, and Catching Invisible Blowflies.
2 comments:
Apparently the lion made an appearance at the Vancouver Winter Olympics closing ceremony. Obviously he’s considered as Canada's finest talent.
Bryan Adams must have been busy.
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