Former 'Idol' finalists still going strong

Singers LaKisha Jones, Jon Peter Lewis and Anwar Robinson are enjoying modest careers despite not winning American Idol, a San Francisco newspaper reports.

The former Idol finalists are serving as the entertainment at San Francisco's Rrazz Room for a nine-week stint, showing off their above-average singing voices, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday.

The three singers, who reached the early portions of the final rounds on the popular TV series, performed Wednesday, singing tunes such as Last Dance and If I Would Ever Leave You.

The trio also took time to discuss the televised competition, telling audience members about performing for notoriously critical Idol judge Simon Cowell.

The Chronicle said also noted that while former Idol contestants Chris Daughtry and Clay Aiken remain the most successful finalists to date, other finalists from the series are taking part in an Idols tour taking part this summer.

(UPI)

Police, protesters clash ahead of G8 in Italy

Lady Liberty statue reopened to freedom tourists

New swine flu case takes India\'s tally to 129

Mango festival starts in Haryana

Revocation of AFSPA should be left to Centre: Ansari

President urges civil servants to have a development-centric approach

Serena turns tables on Venus for third Wimbledon title