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Singapore Idol 20 years later: It brought local music back into the spotlight, say judges
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The judges for the inaugural Singapore Idol in 2004 comprised music veterans (from left) Dick Lee, Florence Lian, Douglas Oliveiro and Ken Lim.
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SINGAPORE – The first Singapore Idol in 2004 rejuvenated the local music industry and pushed home-grown singers into the mainstream, says singer-composer Dick Lee.
Lee, together with his fellow industry veterans – music producer Ken Lim, radio executive Florence Lian and rocker Douglas Oliveiro – was part of the four-judge panel of the mega-popular reality TV singing competition.
