Queen’s Brian May comes to Adam Lambert’s defense: ‘He’s not an imitator’
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mickyparise · Member since
As Queen prepares to perform 25 shows in 10 countries across the UK and Europe in early 2015, Brian May continues to frame Adam Lambert’s contributions as a stand in for the late Freddie Mercury.
“Adam is beautifully confident,” May tells Nik Carter, “but he’s never arrogant. He’s always respectful. He’s always looking for the right way to do things. He brings himself to it, that’s all I can say. He’s not an imitator. He doesn’t need to pretend to be Freddie, in any sense whatsoever.”
Lambert first performed with May and Roger Taylor, the remaining members of Queen, in 2009 as part of the finale for American Idol. They regrouped for a short tour in 2012, then began a lengthier run through the U.S. and into Asia after performing at the iHeart Radio Festival in September 2013.
By the time Queen takes the stage for the 2015 concerts, the group’s association with Lambert will have outlasted his predecessor Paul Rodgers — who took over for Mercury between 2004-09. Founding bassist John Deacon has retired. Mercury died in 1991 from complications related a battle with AIDS.
“I don’t know if it’s a marriage,” May adds, “but it’s a very good affair.”
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winterspelt · Member since
Its funny how someone can make an "interview" from pieces from another interviews...
This link have about 4 or 5 different interviews, in one of them, Brian was asked why he and Roger choose someone who could be close to Freddie and Brian never went in "Adam's defense" he just replied the question. I think it was an interview in NZ.
AFAIR the "affair" quote is from their award as band of the year.
pittrek · Member since
No, he's not. He's just a bad singer with a great voice
matt z · Member since
Lol pittrek
That sums it up pretty well. I hadn't thought of that. And so concise!
I was just gonna say he's no imitator. He's just confused. Neither singer or artist. Pop oddity with an incredible (on paper) range
Mr.Mouth · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]pittrek wrote:[/b]
No, he's not. He's just a bad singer with a great voice[/QUOTE]
this is greatest answer ever on quenzone about Adam
Oscar J · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]pittrek wrote:[/b]
No, he's not. He's just a bad singer with a great voice[/QUOTE]
Wow, spot on.
anniestu44b · Member since
Yawn! Old ground being walked dry again. Give it up. It's happening get over it. And by the way it interview was by Redbeard for Vh1.
BETA215 · Member since
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[b]pittrek wrote: [/b] No, he's not. He's just a bad singer with a great voice[/QUOTE]
Retweet.
anniestu44b · Member since
Sorry, I will correct myself first. The interview was by Nic Carter for VH1 backstage at the Classic Rock Awards, not Redbeard, that In the studio interview will happen later.
The King Of Rhye · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]pittrek wrote:[/b]
No, he's not. He's just a bad singer with a great voice[/QUOTE]
I can actually sorta respect that opinion......I like him as a singer, but I do see what youre saying...........the people that just don't give him any credit for anything are what gets me............
Saint Jiub · Member since
More spin from Brian ... “Adam is beautifully confident,” May tells Nik Carter, “but he’s never arrogant. He’s always respectful. He’s always looking for the right way to do things. He brings himself to it, that’s all I can say. He’s not an imitator. He doesn’t need to pretend to be Freddie, in any sense whatsoever.”
The King Of Rhye · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Panchgani wrote:[/b]
More spin from Brian ... “Adam is beautifully confident,” May tells Nik Carter, “but he’s never arrogant. He’s always respectful. He’s always looking for the right way to do things. He brings himself to it, that’s all I can say. He’s not an imitator. He doesn’t need to pretend to be Freddie, in any sense whatsoever.” [/QUOTE]
How is that "spin"? I dont get that..................dont read that from those quotes at all.................maybe, just maybe, thats how Brian genuinely feels about Adam!
Russian Headlong · Member since
Lambert is a c-lebrity and Brian May is a hypocrite.
Khizzy · Member since
The only reason why they're with this guy in the first place is to (finally) try and crack the American market and to stay current with the "kids", not to mention the fact that they can keep their pension pots topped up for another few years following a tour or two. Even though I don't agree with what they're doing right now, they're bloody good businessmen, gotta give them that.
Missreclusive · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]pittrek wrote:[/b]
No, he's not. He's just a bad singer with a great voice[/QUOTE]
YES YES YES! you're my hero for this one! Perfect. Thanks
