ROSEMARY ABBOTT | Culture
CAN’T TAKE THAT AWAY
While fans scramble to secure tickets and relive their youth with the announcement Oasis is making a comeback after 15 years, another name has surfaced in the conversation—though not for the reasons one might expect.
Ben Lummis, the winner of the first season of New Zealand Idol back in 2004, is still very much not planning a comeback.
In a world where nostalgia seems to be the hottest commodity, Lummis appears happy to continue his quiet life in Te Awamutu, where he manages a gym and provides for his wife and three children.
Despite repeated attempts by the press to drum up interest in a Lummis resurgence, the singer remains resolute. “I’m happy where I am,” Lummis said in a rare social media post to his 347 followers, including several loyal bots.
While Lummis is still making music in his spare time and singing at his church, a full time music career is the last thing on his mind.
“The world doesn’t need another version of Can’t Take That Away when Oasis is back to fill that void.”
“Maybe Michael Murphy could make a comeback”
More to come.
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