Probably not no, he's a winner of an American TV show, no real reason why Brits should be interested in him outside of Queen.
This is the biggest gig of his life though, by a long long stretch. To frame it as anything but a massive win for the guy is idiotic.
The King Of Rhye · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]EDWOOD wrote:[/b]
No matter what Brian says, he knows this ISNT the same as what they had before 1991. [/QUOTE]
When and where did Brian say that it is?
SweetCaroline · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Pingfah wrote:[/b]
He's had two top 3 Billboard albums, he already is a rock star.[/QUOTE]
That's right! Adam's talent is genuine and cannot be denied. There are others who are quickie chart toppers like One Direction, Iggy Azalea, etc. but Adam will prevail on a long-term basis.
Adam was not the winner on American Idol; he came in second because Middle America voted for the boring WGWG over the charismatic gay guy with the fabulous voice!
SweetCaroline · Member since
gerry, Mr. Bad Guy and Mr. Mouth, etc., I have a suggestion for you. Go to a show in the UK or Europe wherever you live and then come back here and give your opinions, positive or negative. Until then, you have zero credibility! LOL
brENsKi · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]SweetCaroline wrote:[/b][QUOTE] [b]Pingfah wrote:[/b]He's had two top 3 Billboard albums, he already is a rock star.[/QUOTE]
That's right! Adam's talent is genuine and cannot be denied. There are others who are quickie chart toppers like One Direction, Iggy Azalea, etc. but Adam will prevail on a long-term basis.
Adam was not the winner on American Idol; he came in second because Middle America voted for the boring WGWG over the charismatic gay guy with the fabulous voice![/QUOTE]
your comparisons are idiotic.
Adam Lambert - American Idol 2009
One Direction - XFactor 2010
Adam Lambert - American Idol - finalist finished 2nd place
One Direction - Xfactor - finalist finished 3rd place
i see very little difference between them - so your point is in fact NOT a point.
If anything, you point falls into negative value when you consider one thing - 1D - who YOU chose as your AL comparator have managed ONE huge thing that AL hasn't.
AL - American - 3 top 10 USA albums / 1x top 10 USA single....ZERO UK top 10 albums or singles.
1D - UK - 3 UK no1 albums / 10x top 10 Uk singles (3x no1)
1d - 3x USA no1 albums / 4x top10 USA singles.
So you see, 1d have managed success on BOTH sides of the Atlantic - ie HOME & AWAY wins
In fact, 1D have had more success on AL home territory than AL has...lol
Oscar J · Member since
"Adam will prevail on a long-term basis".
No he won't... He's free riding a bit on this whole American Idol/Queen+ wave. He'll be forgotten in five years.
SweetCaroline · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Oscar J wrote:[/b]
"Adam will prevail on a long-term basis".
No he won't... He's free riding a bit on this whole American Idol/Queen+ wave. He'll be forgotten in five years. [/QUOTE]
That's what a lot of people said about Adam 5 years ago in 2009 and he is doing better than ever (yes, to a great extent because of this golden opportunity to tour with the Queen guys). One Direction are doing great now because they appeal to their adoring teens and tweens fanbase -- until the next cute boy band comes along. They are already being competed with by the 5 Seconds Of Summer boys from Australia.
My point is that Adam is not a teen idol and his talent will carry him into the future whether it is more solo albums, TV and possibly movies. He has more options than the 1D boys do on a longer range basis.
Sheer Brass Neck · Member since
Does he have a record contract?
Pingfah · Member since
Adam Lambert will almost certainly go into theatre & musicals after the Queen thing is done. I'm sure he will continue to release original music, but I don't see him sustaining chart success for many years to come.
He'll be taking lead parts on Broadway for his main gig. He's got the vocal talents, stage presence and star power for Broadway, but not the all round musical and songwriting ability you need for a long term career as a solo rock artist producing original material. He's an entertainer.
gerry · Member since
That is what i have been saying all along, Lambert would be good for theatre and the west end musicals, but leading a group where classed as the greatest group on earth in the 80s i think not. Queen are too big for Lambert.
brENsKi · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]SweetCaroline wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]Oscar J wrote:[/b]
"Adam will prevail on a long-term basis".
No he won't... He's free riding a bit on this whole American Idol/Queen+ wave. He'll be forgotten in five years. [/QUOTE]
That's what a lot of people said about Adam 5 years ago in 2009 and he is doing better than ever (yes, to a great extent because of this golden opportunity to tour with the Queen guys). One Direction are doing great now because they appeal to their adoring teens and tweens fanbase -- until the next cute boy band comes along. They are already being competed with by the 5 Seconds Of Summer boys from Australia.
My point is that Adam is not a teen idol and his talent will carry him into the future whether it is more solo albums, TV and possibly movies. He has more options than the 1D boys do on a longer range basis.
[/QUOTE]
being a "teen idol" does not exclude the possibility or reduce the likelihood of career longevity. Just ask Take That
gerry · Member since
I certainly do not think Adam will be around after the Queen fame fizzles out.
5 years time and he will be struggling on his own, for he has had it all on a plate because of May & Taylor,
strip that away and erm.... he is flat on his arse!
Vocal harmony · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]gerry wrote:[/b]
That is what i have been saying all along, Lambert would be good for theatre and the west end musicals, but leading a group where classed as the greatest group on earth in the 80s i think not. Queen are too big for Lambert.[/QUOTE]
That is not what you have been saying, you've said over and over again that Lambert is crap and you've Added insults at both him and those who disagree with you.
As for the band being to big for him, Queen no longer sell in the volume they used too, but that's how the business is. As a live band they are back to selling out arenas around the world, so maybe you need to listen to what people who have been to a show have to say
Pingfah · Member since
I don't think he would make a good singer for Queen in the studio, but for a world tour he's what they need.
They don't need a great songwriter, or a genius musician, or somebody as famous as they are. They need a young guy with a good voice who knows stagecraft, and can around for 2 hours. He's got all that, so, fine.
gerry · Member since
vocal harmony: it a discussion so it swings either way and this is not my thread i have just aired my opinion.
sure they are selling the shows only on 2 reasons, 1, its Brian and Roger. 2, All the girlies like adam Lambert.
Queen are running on half an engine. Not for me. I have seen Queen on Fire back in 1979, 1982, 1984, 1986
why on earth would i want to see them now half clapped out?
