| mickyparise 06.08.2013 21:28 |
Adam Lambert’s long-awaited stateside appearance with Queen at the iHeartRadio Festival sparks anew the debate over his filling in for the late Freddie Mercury, even though he’s at least the fourth singer to do so alongside surviving members Roger Taylor and Brian May. “It’s been interesting,” Lambert says in this AOL clip. “There are some purists out there who are, like: ‘There’s only one Freddie Mercury.’ I know that. I agree! I’m just excited to pay respect to his memory, and to his songwriting — and, hopefully, bring this music alive again for fans of the songs.” Lambert first performed with Queen for a finale of “American Idol,” then at the 2011 EMA Awards — though, in both cases, that was only for a few tracks. Last summer, he participated in a series of full-length European shows. Now Lambert’s set to make his U.S. debut with Queen in September, following in the footsteps of Mercury successors George Michael (once in 1992), Paul Rodgers (2005-09) and Keane’s Tom Chaplin (once in 2010). Mercury, one of rock music’s most identifiable and dynamic performers, died in 1991 from AIDS complications. For Lambert, performing with Queen is something he’s particularly proud to do because Mercury’s music always had such a special place in his own life. “I’ve always loved Queen,” Lambert says. “When I found out about Queen, and first heard their albums from my dad’s record collection, I was, like: ‘What is this?!’ Because I had been into musical theater, and there was such a crossover. It’s rock, but it’s so theatrical. A lightbulb went off for me. I went: ‘Oh, so that’s what rock ‘n’ roll came be.’” link |
| Ale Solan 06.08.2013 21:35 |
Well, from my part, I'm not a Queen purist and don't give a fuck if he sings with Brian & Roger or not. |
| inu-liger 06.08.2013 22:54 |
"Now Lambert’s set to make his U.S. debut with Queen in September, following in the footsteps of Mercury successors George Michael (once in 1992), Paul Rodgers (2005-09) and Keane’s Tom Chaplin (once in 2010)." Wow, serious journalistic FAIL. Didn't do their in-depth research at all, left it way out of context. At least they got the years right though, which can't always be said of other journalists. Win some, lose some... |
| ANAGRAMER 07.08.2013 01:39 |
inu-liger wrote: "Now Lambert’s set to make his U.S. debut with Queen in September, following in the footsteps of Mercury successors George Michael (once in 1992), Paul Rodgers (2005-09) and Keane’s Tom Chaplin (once in 2010)." Wow, serious journalistic FAIL. Didn't do their in-depth research at all, left it way out of context. At least they got the years right though, which can't always be said of other journalists. Win some, lose some...What would YOU have written? |
| john bodega 07.08.2013 05:10 |
It's really refreshing when you have an article wherein an entertainer says something of substance that doesn't just sound like the standard line that a vapid idiot would repeat to an interviewer so he can hurry things up and go snort some powder. Unfortunately, this is not one of those articles. |
| ParisNair 07.08.2013 06:14 |
did he not mean to say a lightbulb went ON? |
| ParisNair 07.08.2013 06:14 |
It's really refreshing when you have an article wherein an entertainer says something of substance that doesn't just sound like the standard line that a vapid idiot would repeat to an interviewer so he can hurry things up and go snort some powder. Unfortunately, this is not one of those articles.LOL |
| Mr Mercury 07.08.2013 06:35 |
ANAGRAMER wrote:Probably the same as me - nothing since I am not a journalist....inu-liger wrote: "Now Lambert’s set to make his U.S. debut with Queen in September, following in the footsteps of Mercury successors George Michael (once in 1992), Paul Rodgers (2005-09) and Keane’s Tom Chaplin (once in 2010)." Wow, serious journalistic FAIL. Didn't do their in-depth research at all, left it way out of context. At least they got the years right though, which can't always be said of other journalists. Win some, lose some...What would YOU have written? or a more accurate account of how many people have fronted Queen using the same method used by the journalist who wrote that initial piece. For instance they managed to miss out on everyone else who performed at the Freddie tribute on the main section. Then of course there was Chris Thompson, Katie Melua and Anastacia at the 46664 concerts. And then there was the Queens day concert in Holland....... |
| Russian Headlong 07.08.2013 11:07 |
Lambert=Terrible. Get Rodgers back now! |
| The Real Wizard 07.08.2013 16:06 |
Russian Headlong wrote: Get Rodgers back now!^ words that most of us wouldn't have envisioned seeing back in 2004. Funny how the grass is always greener on the other side. I pity those who didn't bother to see the QPR tour out of "principle". It's probably the best thing Brian and Roger have done since 1995. |
| inu-liger 07.08.2013 17:03 |
mr mercury wrote:Exactly, mr mercury got it absolutely spot on. The journalist's logic did not pan out as it really should have in the written end piece, and as a result will confuse the casual and new fans who don't know their Queen history as well as we do, realistically speaking.ANAGRAMER wrote:Probably the same as me - nothing since I am not a journalist.... or a more accurate account of how many people have fronted Queen using the same method used by the journalist who wrote that initial piece. For instance they managed to miss out on everyone else who performed at the Freddie tribute on the main section. Then of course there was Chris Thompson, Katie Melua and Anastacia at the 46664 concerts. And then there was the Queens day concert in Holland.......inu-liger wrote: "Now Lambert’s set to make his U.S. debut with Queen in September, following in the footsteps of Mercury successors George Michael (once in 1992), Paul Rodgers (2005-09) and Keane’s Tom Chaplin (once in 2010)." Wow, serious journalistic FAIL. Didn't do their in-depth research at all, left it way out of context. At least they got the years right though, which can't always be said of other journalists. Win some, lose some...What would YOU have written? Regardless of the quality of the singers Queen have performed with from 1992 onwards, to list just solely 3 singers is a collective revisionist slap in the face. Thankfully for once a revisionism NOT instigated by QPL! |
| Nitroboy 07.08.2013 17:30 |
I love how they left out mentioning Elton John... |
| someonewholikesadam 07.08.2013 18:08 |
Zebonker, You know Adam doesn't snort powder, right? He WEARS powder. He drinks kale shakes for Christ's sake. |
| AdamMethos 07.08.2013 19:29 |
Are you trying to imply that Adam Lambert is clean living and doesn't do drugs? I remember an Adam Lambert fan on QOL saying that he's experimented with drugs (getting high at Burning Man is what "inspired" him to audition for American Idol") and likes to smoke pot. Not judging, just saying -- "drinks kale shakes" is deliberately misleading. |
| someonewholikesadam 07.08.2013 20:54 |
Yes, he did EXPERIMENT with drugs at Burning Man, specifically, mushrooms. That was quite a few years ago. And I'm not doubting that he smokes the occasional joint and I know he likes his cocktails. But snorting powder to me implies another level of drug use. And, yes, for the most part he is into "clean living" and eating healthily. |
| someonewholikesadam 07.08.2013 23:25 |
And this one is just for Miss Reclusive. Don't watch if you hate AL but, who knows, there might be someone who is not familiar with him and is curious. |
| someonewholikesadam 07.08.2013 23:33 |
Just ignore her. She'll go away. Wait. Who said that? |
| Montreux 08.08.2013 04:33 |
I pity those who didn't bother to see the QPR tour out of "principle". It's probably the best thing Brian and Roger have done since 1995.Exactly my words! |
| john bodega 08.08.2013 21:05 |
"You know Adam doesn't snort powder, right?" Keep telling yourself that. Somewhere right now, he's introducing himself to a seated circle of contrite ex-reality show contestants and admitting that he has a problem. It's the first step in a long road to recovery, eventual relapse, and inevitable decline. |
| Pingfah 09.08.2013 03:19 |
My opposition to this man singing for Queen has nothing to do with being a "Queen Purist", I enjoyed the Paul Rodgers experiment. Well, except for the album... |
| someonewholikesadam 09.08.2013 10:09 |
Zebonka12 wrote: "You know Adam doesn't snort powder, right?" Keep telling yourself that. Somewhere right now, he's introducing himself to a seated circle of contrite ex-reality show contestants and admitting that he has a problem. It's the first step in a long road to recovery, eventual relapse, and inevitable decline.I disagree. Times are different. People, celebrities included, are a lot more health conscious. |
| john bodega 09.08.2013 13:45 |
Absolutely, if you look at most modern entertainers - like the actors from Glee - they show a kind of restraint and discipline in their celebrity lifestyles that puts the older generation to shame. |
| someonewholikesadam 09.08.2013 16:05 |
I didn't say ALL. That Glee actor had a known addiction problem. Adam does not. By the way, tune in to Glee this season as Adam will have a recurring role!!! Check out his awesome acting skills as evidenced by his appearance last year on Pretty Little Liars. I bet even Freddie couldn't sing this well with fangs in. And lest you think he can't sing live with fangs, check out this full benefit concert Adam did while wearing fangs. There is no LIMIT to this guy's talent I tell ya! And did Robert Plant ever sing WLL with fangs in? Hell, no. Oh, s***, I inadvertently turned this into the "Adam Lambert with Fangs" topic. Just delete me. |
| Queen4ever13 09.08.2013 16:48 |
He's excited to pay respect, good God if he's wants to pay respect he should shut his mouth and stop butchering Queen songs! |
| john bodega 10.08.2013 03:55 |
"I bet even Freddie couldn't sing this well with fangs in" Well his were bigger. And they were real. And, he sounded better. |
| noorie 10.08.2013 11:12 |
Zebonka12 wrote: "I bet even Freddie couldn't sing this well with fangs in" Well his were bigger. And they were real. And, he sounded better.Perfect! I totally agree. |
| noorie 10.08.2013 12:01 |
SWLA, if you want to hear a truly spectacular voice, check this out... link Now how does AL even compare with that? Fangs or no fangs. |
| someonewholikesadam 10.08.2013 22:46 |
noorie wrote: SWLA, if you want to hear a truly spectacular voice, check this out... link Now how does AL even compare with that? Fangs or no fangs.OK. I listened objectively. Don't like the song. I've never been into that kind of rock music. I prefer more theatrical pop like Madonna, Prince, etc. Although Freddie is one of the greatest talents of all times, I do not like his voice in that song. I much prefer AL's voice. |
| noorie 11.08.2013 00:21 |
someonewholikesadam wrote: OK. I listened objectively. Don't like the song. I've never been into that kind of rock music. I prefer more theatrical pop like Madonna, Prince, etc. Although Freddie is one of the greatest talents of all times, I do not like his voice in that song. I much prefer AL's voice.I guess then AL is not a good fit for Queen, especially their heavier songs like Tie your mother down, Hammer to fall, Liar, Tear it up, etc...? He should stick to pop songs. |
| someonewholikesadam 11.08.2013 10:37 |
Well, you are probably right. Hardcore Queen fans are used to a heavier, more guttural rock voice. Adam shines on the ballad-like songs like WWTLF. But I think between Adam's showmanship and his vocal talent, he puts on a great show with Queen that thoroughly entertains anyone who goes to the concerts. And that is what show biz is all about, entertaining the audience, not bringing Freddie back to life. |
| Chief Mouse 11.08.2013 12:59 |
someonewholikesadam wrote:Why are you on a Queen board then? I think you are a bit out of place here, even your name suggests that. I'm sure there are Adam Lambert forums out there.noorie wrote: SWLA, if you want to hear a truly spectacular voice, check this out... link Now how does AL even compare with that? Fangs or no fangs.OK. I listened objectively. Don't like the song. I've never been into that kind of rock music. I prefer more theatrical pop like Madonna, Prince, etc. Although Freddie is one of the greatest talents of all times, I do not like his voice in that song. I much prefer AL's voice. |
| Eirik Drange 11.08.2013 16:42 |
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| someonewholikesadam 11.08.2013 18:58 |
Are you kicking me out? |
| Chief Mouse 12.08.2013 02:25 |
someonewholikesadam wrote: Are you kicking me out?No. I was asking a question because I fail to understand you. If I had a mindset of yours I probably wouldn't be here. But that's just me. I guess you have your own reasons. |
| someonewholikesadam 12.08.2013 07:01 |
I'm here because my guy is singing with your guys and most of you hate my guy so I feel the need to defend/promote/protect him on QZ. Plus, truth be told, I like getting a rise out of you all. And some of you are actually enjoyably witty. *cough* Zebonka *cough* |
| Chief Mouse 12.08.2013 08:11 |
Fair enough. |
| Canadian May Fan 13.08.2013 17:41 |
Honestly, I wish the so-called fans would get over it. Adam Lambert does an incredible job with the Queen catalogue (frankly Queen sounds better with him than they have since Freddie died). He should work on his vibrato, and be a bit more animated than he is, but other than that, LET HIM PERFORM. |
| someonewholikesadam 14.08.2013 21:37 |
And putting aside how silly he looks, you can't tell me this isn't a brilliant performance. And it ain't pop. And Miss Reclusive, I never had the privilege of seeing Freddie perform live but with Adam you never know what you are going to get. That's one of the things that makes him so exciting. |
| Missreclusive 14.08.2013 23:01 |
His voice isn't bad...no...its the entire package that's annoying. Even without the visual... well, I'd think he was female if I heard this without viewing. swla...I'm sorry. I'm really not unfair and yes, he can sing, his voice and persona isn't a fit for Queen's music to me. There's a whole lot of talent in the world to pick and choose from and this dude isn't one I choose to listen to. |
| Missreclusive 14.08.2013 23:10 |
Montreux wrote:IMO, remaining Queen probably could have come up with some brilliance after Freddie, if only they would have pulled together. Instead, all the Q plus stuff just hasn't appealed to me. Water under the bridge. I think Roger was brilliant to put together QE, I think it's the best thing that's happened to revive the music and bring it live to the world.I pity those who didn't bother to see the QPR tour out of "principle". It's probably the best thing Brian and Roger have done since 1995.Exactly my words! |
| someonewholikesadam 14.08.2013 23:39 |
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| noorie 15.08.2013 12:02 |
Missreclusive wrote: His voice isn't bad... his voice and persona isn't a fit for Queen's music to me. There's a whole lot of talent in the world to pick and choose from and this dude isn't one I choose to listen to.I completely agree. IMO AL is good enough in his own genre, but definitely not for Queen.. Freddie had the voice, style, showmanship, and incredible charm! And he could sing ballads just as easily as heavy rock songs, something AL just cannot do. His voice was like warm honey on 'My melancholy blues', soft and mellow on 'Love of my Life', and then a throaty sexy rock growl on 'Tie your mother down', 'MOTBQ', etc. Freddie was the total package. I agree with Miss Reclusive that QE is much better than Q+. |
| Vocal harmony 15.08.2013 12:56 |
If you had attended any of the six shows they played last year, one of the things you would have picked up on is that with Adam Lambert the shows had a much stronger Queen feel to them then the Paul Rodgers fronted version The Extravaganza shows lack the chemistry between BM and RT which is an important part of how the band sound and work. You could easily replace any member of the Extravaganza band and still have a good sounding band. You couldn't take one of the guys out of Queen and still have a band that sounded the same. |
| e-man 15.08.2013 14:33 |
his cover of whole lotta love is very good actually - but who in their right mind wants to listen to this over Robert Plant??!! lambert has a VERY weak rock voice, as evident in the 2012 shows with brian and roger, and from some god awful hendrix covers somewhere on youtube. |
| someonewholikesadam 15.08.2013 16:04 |
e-man wrote: his cover of whole lotta love is very good actually - but who in their right mind wants to listen to this over Robert Plant??!! Me and about two million other people! lol lambert has a VERY weak rock voice, as evident in the 2012 shows with brian and roger, and from some god awful hendrix covers somewhere on youtube. |
| Vocal harmony 16.08.2013 20:52 |
e-man, you start of by saying his cover of Whole Lotta Love is very good. Then you say he has a very weak rock voice. First time I've ever heard of someone doing a good cover of Whole Lotta Love with a weak voice. Is it just that you can't accept that he can sing even after listening to him, and praising him for doing just that |
| e-man 17.08.2013 04:40 |
Vocal harmony wrote: e-man, you start of by saying his cover of Whole Lotta Love is very good. Then you say he has a very weak rock voice. First time I've ever heard of someone doing a good cover of Whole Lotta Love with a weak voice. Is it just that you can't accept that he can sing even after listening to him, and praising him for doing just thatthere are tons of fotballers I would categorize as weak players who once in a while plays a good game. very simple, really |
| Vocal harmony 17.08.2013 04:56 |
The very definition of that, is that he is capable and has a good voice, rather than a bad voice. standing half way back at the Hammersmith last year he sounded ok, and the show and band seemed to gel a lot more than any of the Queen+ PR shows that I saw. |
| brENsKi 17.08.2013 10:19 |
e-man wrote:i dislike the queen+AL fit as much as queen+PR...neither work really...PR would work if he sang Brian's compositions...and therein lies the problem.Vocal harmony wrote: e-man, you start of by saying his cover of Whole Lotta Love is very good. Then you say he has a very weak rock voice. First time I've ever heard of someone doing a good cover of Whole Lotta Love with a weak voice. Is it just that you can't accept that he can sing even after listening to him, and praising him for doing just thatthere are tons of fotballers I would categorize as weak players who once in a while plays a good game. very simple, really but, e-man speaks utter rubbish. no-one anywhere can complete a rendition of "whole lotta love" or any other similar song without having a fair degree of vocal ability...weak singers do not somehow manage to perform that song well |
| john bodega 17.08.2013 10:38 |
"with Adam Lambert the shows had a much stronger Queen feel to them then the Paul Rodgers fronted version" The one I saw had more of an open-mic feel to it than anything. Keeping in mind that this was the Kiev (?) show; after all of the fuckups earlier in the set, they went one better and invited some random loser on the stage for WWRY. I haven't seen any of the subsequent shows in entirety, but I do know that I deliberately avoided listening to WWRY in case they repeated that nonsense. "You couldn't take one of the guys out of Queen and still have a band that sounded the same" As evidenced by the artistic schism on display whenever they try to use a singer who doesn't try to serve the songs. It was the same with that sleazebag Rodgers and his "hit me with your heart and with your soul" - I tell you, I've never wanted to shit on anyone so hard in my life. Honestly, just a big steaming dump on his hairplugs to shut him up. It would've been glorious. |
| e-man 17.08.2013 13:07 |
Vocal harmony wrote: The very definition of that, is that he is capable and has a good voice, rather than a bad voice. standing half way back at the Hammersmith last year he sounded ok, and the show and band seemed to gel a lot more than any of the Queen+ PR shows that I saw.perhaps he is capable, who knows? but from what I've heard from him, the zep cover is the single time he has sounded good singing a rock tune. and don't get me started on his out of control vibrato and oversinging :) |