Remember when Adam Lambert was a contestant on American Idol? He finished second back in 2009. Many thought he should have taken the top prize rather than the much more mellow Chris Allen. However, Lambert, 44, clearly made an indelible, flamboyant impression. Brash and dramatic, he always presented himself with charismatic flair. When he came back to the Idol stage to sing "Titanium" with Angie Miller, the hair stood up on the back of people's necks. Teaming with Queen was an epic career move for Lambert. It has paid off mightily for the singer. His association with the iconic band began in 2011 and he has never looked back.
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Lambert Keeps Fearlessly Evolving
This guy never gets professionally stale. According to The Hollywood Reporter, "[A]fter 17 years in the spotlight, he's still discovering new facets of himself." Adam Lambert summarized what he has been doing in a candid, almost offhanded way. "I continue to put out måusic, and it's been an interesting adventure. Some of it has been full of victories and joy. Some of it has been tricky, frustrating — a bit of an obstacle course in the business that is music."
Fronting Queen Has Been a Life- and Career-Changer for Him
Lambert mused thoughtfully, "It was such a massive career get. Not only did it give me a lot of credibility within the industry, it kind of proved a point. It was a home that was a real good fit for me - their catalog really suits my strengths as a performer."
He continued, "I learned a lot from Brian May and Roger Taylor. They're incredible...And getting to honor Freddie Mercury - somebody I really look up to as a performer, as a writer and, from what we know about him, as a human being - I loved the opportunity to celebrate him."
Some Queen Fans Were Initially Wary of Lambert
Adam Lambert took it on the chin when die-hard Queen and Freddie Mercury loyalists resisted him a bit at first. Per the outlet, he explained it like this. "Look, this is hallowed ground — you can't replace the guy. There were going to be people who were protective and territorial. But in a way, it fueled me to work harder. It gave me the hill to climb. Luckily, I had Brian and Roger being very supportive, saying to me from day one, "You don't need to mimic what Freddie did on the recording. You can find your own way." That was all I needed to hear."
And it was what we wanted to hear!
