Java wrote:
Jimmy Dean Are you for real or what? Lambert is the worst possible thing that could have happened to Queen, he brings nothing but embarrassment to Queens fans.
He makes Queen look like a bunch of wankers.
Queen were a once respected rock group but now they are eurovision type trash with a freaky singer who looks like a fat camp Kenny Everret on coke!
May & Taylor are shrew hard faced business men now and do not give a fig about Queen its all about getting as much money as they can rob from the idiots who but the tickets.
Lamb-tit king of karaoke and coat tail hanger on !
quite real - i've yet to reinvent myself on AI. while all your comments are clearly one-sided, adam lambert is a vehicle for Queen's enduring success in the 21st century. He is the perfect avatar to keep the brand relevant. What's more, is that he clearly understands his role. He does not parade around as the next Freddie Mercury. I've seen the show, he is clearly humbled by their legacy and basks in his dumb luck in being nothing more than a footnote in their history.
However, without him - it's quite possible, the movie would not have been a success, Queen compilations and streaming revenue would have been lower, and generally less recognition - particularly within the young generation. Is he responsible for all this? no. May and Taylor - the shrewd business men, as you mentioned - are fully responsible. They hired him.
My point is, while Adam Lambert provides no artistic quality to Queen - he sure as hell does a great job of keeping the band relevant by doing his fucking job.
If you can't respect that - then you probably need to get out more. There's more to life than being bitter that Queen was done in '91. Life goes on and all that shit. Personally, I'd rather the band remain relevant using Adam Lambert as their front man - so that newer fans enjoy their music. Why? Because I want more of what they gave us with the News Of The World box set. I would love to hear what Greg Brooks has been able to hear.
If you want more quality releases - you need a strong brand to get more people to buy your product. If Adam Lambert is the key to that success - i'm a fan.