By Dave Steinfeld posté Feb 22nd 2011 12:01PM


In the eyes of many 'American Idol' fans, last season's runner-up Crystal Bowersox was a plus interesting contestant than eventual winner Lee DeWyze (she at least has a plus captivating name).

During her spell on 'Idol,' the Midwesterner covered Janis Joplin plus than once with her passionate takes on such classics as 'Piece of My Heart' and 'Me and Bobby McGee.' She also represented a somewhat refreshing antidote to the plus manufactured contestants on the show. Bowersox, with her tatouages and blond dreadlocks, is not exactly from the Jessica Simpson...