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Adam Lambert: Fit for a Queen?

on May. 26, 2009 08:10 AM / 17 Comments

American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert has been getting all sorts of interesting job offers since losing out to Kris Allen in the AI season finale last week.

First rock 'n' roll jesters Kiss extended an open invitation for Lambert to tour with them at some point.

And now Brian May, guitarist from Queen—who also played with Lambert during the season finale—says that he'd like the guy-linered AI sensation to play with them.

"Amongst all that furor, there wasn’t really a quiet moment to talk [about a collaboration]," May tells Rolling Stone. "But [drummer Roger Taylor] and I are definitely hoping to have a meaningful conversation with him at some point. It’s not like we, as Queen, would rush into coalescing with another singer just like that. It isn’t that easy. But I’d certainly like to work with Adam. That is one amazing instrument he has there."

Queen originally rose to fame with the operatic vocals of Freddie Mercury, who passed away in 1991, but recently ended a four-year run with former Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers.

Have your say in the comments section: Does Adam Lambert have the pipes to fill Freddie Mercury's shoes?

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  • jamie 5 mos ago

    he says he lost becuase he was gay....people arent that judge mental...are they?

  • Elmala 5 mos ago

    No one can compare to Freddy Mercury. Queen isn't Queen without him...

  • Greg Huntoon 5 mos ago

    There could not possibly be a better fit for Queen now than Adam Lambert. My only complaint about the guy (that he's too dramatic) is completely nullified if he fronts the oft-theatrical Queen. Man, listening to him wail on the finale made me think that he's really the only man for the job.

  • serker 5 mos ago

    I fear that Adam was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Given the recent Miss California incident, where she claimed that she lost the title due to her comments, Adam suffered the same fate based on his background (which seemed to eek out in the mainstream just a couple weeks after).

    Perez Hilton ruined it for everyone--by creating a furor in a pageant (why are we discussing sexuality issues in a bimbo contest?), it opened the door to discussing sexuality in AI, and about every other venue where sexuality isn't the point. I DO think that Adam lost out because he "flamed" a bit too much at a time when the topic was already too heated for a majority of the audience. Thanks, Perez...

  • Laurie 5 mos ago

    Adam has the voice, the range, the stage presence and would be a perfect fit for Queen. They will sell out their venues on a tour, guarantee it. Adam will be a superstar without it, and I'm sure Freddie would love it (he's looking down smiling). It sure would be a great gig!

  • Sharyn 5 mos ago

    Adam is the ONLY contender for Freddie's shoes, there IS no one since until now. Adam is going to be hugh with Queen or all by himself. And i for one hope he goes it alone.

  • Mary 5 mos ago

    I do hope to one day see ADAM in concert...I'm not young..63. I think he has a BEAUTIFUL voice.

  • Anna 5 mos ago

    Even though that is an a amazing opportunity for him, I would really like to see him do his own thing and become his own star. Heck, he already is a huge star. Had been all through the Idol season. He was the one really making people notice. Sad he didn't win, but really it might turn out for his own good. :) One can hope and pray. He is an a amazing vocalist. an amazing performer, and a very sweet guy! :) May God bless you, Adam!!

  • amanda 5 mos ago

    i think it's better that adam didn't win. although i rooted for him, as runner up, he is not bound to the AI contract.. in addition, the contestants who don't normally win are usually more successful (clay aiken, chris daughtry, jennifer hudson etc.) the only truly successful winners are carrie underwood and kelly clarkson

  • jory 5 mos ago

    ADAM IS AMAZING AT EVERYTHING HE DO I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT NEXT WITH HIM .. I LOVE HIM SO MUCH :)

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