The Internet went crazy Friday with rumors that American Idol’s Adam Lambert was becoming the lead singer for Queen, replacing the iconic Freddie Mercury.
Now Adam has taken to Twitter to confirm the British tabloid took his words out of context.
“Oooh them clever reporters takin my quotes outta context…. I haven’t confirmed any guest appearances. I was talking about the EMA’S. ” Adam Lambert tweeted.
But as you might imagine Adam writes, “I’m truly flattered by your jump to such glorious conclusions mr journalist!!:)”
matt z · Member since
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Great idea.
BURN DOWN THE LEGEND.
to ashes.
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That already happened in 1991.
i don't think this will be too bad... as far as having a stand in singer. Just as long as it doesn't have all the gay choreography of an Adam Lambert show.
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You should have seen the 70s tours. Great stuff.
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HA... i wasn't even alive yet.
Not even with the 82 US tour. :-/ that's why i was so pissed at not being 21 to catch them in Hollywood on the walk of fame induction night.
Thanks for posting the twitter dispelling.
I'm CERTAIN this was a press trial and error thing now.
If it creates buzz... it'll sell tickets...
if it will sell tickets... investors and companies will flock to it.
Gaabiizz · Member since
Fuck My Dear ...
guild93 · Member since
Well I know I'll get shot to pieces for this but I think he's got a great voice (though a little too much vibrato) and will do a good a job as anyone (besides Freddie himself).
Looking forward to hearing the music live again.
OK FIRE AWAY!
And91 · Member since
I hope Freddie cause nightmares in Roger and Brian So They give up this stupid idea.
Paul Roders? Ok, it's not the best, but ok.
Adam Lambert? WTF? Roger and Brian, what is this ?
Do something John ! Do not allow this !
Scofflaw · Member since
I was too young to ever see Queen in concert, but in my mind Queen would be the 4 members who wrote and performed their songs. I don't have any desire to see Queen + anyone, unless Freddie can be brought back from the dead.
Hopefully Adam will get himself thrown in jail again or be too busy extricating himself from his next self-destructive outburst to participate and someone else will be called to stand in for him.
Crazy LittleThing · Member since
What's with all the drama, people? Why everyone is so upset over this? It's very well documented that Adam Lambert was one of Freddie's favorite singers.
queenUSA · Member since
I'm not saying it is ... And I'm not saying it's not ... But bloody hell!
Brian and Roger have got to be pissed at this wonky and uncoordinated announcement. I keep checking the Queen official site and Brian's site for any comment or confirmation and the silence at those sites is deafening. Not a word, not a word, not a word.
Is this a case of the "tail wagging the dog?"
If it does turn out to be true – the first lesson for Adam is to learn how something is properly announced.
Weird.
Sheer Brass Neck · Member since
Who cares? Brian and Roger don't. They've become eccentric old men who don't understand the serious music world sees them as a joke, milking what they can out of the catalogue. They and Jim Beach see themselves as protectors of the legacy and keeping the memory of Queen alive. Given the fact that Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley are all but forgotten, maybe they've got it right by being shameless salesmen, willing to peddle their goods with the flavour of the day to keep the name alive with a new generation of fans. IMHO, good business move, but it seriously devalues the greatness of their music and what they stood for.
jeffuk49 · Member since
I think its a hoax, comeone plying Knebworth yeah right maybe the local social club
flash00. · Member since
I have a feeling it is true... They might be watching media/public reaction, I hope it is not true.
First Lady gaga knocks Brian back and now an American Idol contestant may front Queen I also agree about Brian and roger being hypocrites over the whole Idol/Xfactor celeb thing, love him or hate him Paul Rogers is a legend in his own right who knows if asked Rogers may of agreed to a small summer tour, I wouldn't be surprised if this could be there final tour as Queen.
Who knows guys it could all be a load of crap!!
YourValentine · Member since
Luckily, Mr. Lambert has denied the "rumours". Funny how the Daily Star can mix up the EMAs with Knebworth :-)
There has rarely been such a universal condemnation of a new Queen business idea than this alleged tour with AL. I cannot even imagine that Brian and Roger really considered to tour with such a second rate artist. Funny how he never wanted to be teamed up with Brian and Roger when he was the hot stuff of the hour in the USA but now that his glorious days are already over he uses Queen as a vehicle to come back into public focus.
john bodega · Member since
"This makes the whole Paul Rodgers thing look not so bad now"
I was always 50/50 on that collaboration. Or maybe 70/30. Point being, I couldn't stand his blues crooning. The man sounds like a broken saxophone, and his 'ooo' sounds were so retarded. (ie. 'I wander threuuuu the niiight').
Having said that, when he really gave a song a good kicking (some performances of Tie Your Mother Down), then it was great. And despite what some people say, there were some good moments on the album.
On the whole though, I don't miss PR. They didn't visit Australia so it's not like I really benefited from the whole mess, other than that I got to see some awful shots of a sweaty old man in leather pants.
Matias Merçeauroix · Member since
Paul Rodgers is the worst shit to ever exist.
Worse than aids.
Adam Lambert is a great singer. Not really sure if he's the best option, but of course he's much better than Paul Rodgers.
