He is the champion, our friends.
Adam Lambert will join iconic band Queen on tour this summer, both sides announced this week, a development that follows the singer's 2009 American Idol finale performance with original members Brian May and Roger Taylor; as well as their teaming up again at the MTV European Music Awards in November.
"The intention is to pay tribute to [late singer Freddie Mercury] and the band by singing some f-cking great songs," Lambert tells Great Britain's The Daily Star. "It’s to keep the music alive for the fans and give it an energy that Freddie would have been proud of."
Lambert, of course, admits that he has no intention of replacing Mercury, who passed away from AIDS in 1991.
"That's impossible," he said. "The way I’m choosing to view it is that it’s a great honor and one I’m in no way going to shirk."
Adam and the group will tour in May and stop at Knebworth in England, where Queen played their final gig with Mercury in 1986.
May 12th, 2012 6:24 PM
So exciting! I think Adam will make Freddie smile up in heaven. There will never be another voice like his, but damn Adam will be the closest to it. Big honor for Adam , Love you, wish you luck!!!!! I have to get tickets!!!!!! Hope they will be near New York.
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May 7th, 2012 1:13 PM
nice choice - bring it on!!
April 26th, 2012 11:28 PM
I think Adam would make Freddie proud - I hope they D O get together to perform - and for the haters out there - just stay away!
March 23rd, 2012 10:45 AM
i went to see adam in sydney and his concert was amazing and i am glad i flew down from brisbane to sydney and i would do it all again. Truly amazing and very entertaining. And he would be excellent singing with queen. He is out going like freddie even though there will never ever be another freddie. But Adam has his own style and doesn't try to be like freddie, just have good fun and make everyone happy. Lets face it thats what freddie loved doing was having fun and interacting with the people ie- the fans at there concerts. Good luck adam go and have fun and make the fans happy. Take care Essex GG
February 24th, 2012 6:04 AM
hey, ADAM, if tour with Queen,start early with the costumes and makeup, at Musikfest 2 summers ago, didn't appreciate the 1 hr.wait for YOU after the two opening acts. didn't even want to CLAP
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February 17th, 2012 12:14 PM
Ilove adam!! His music is off the charts. His voice is one I could listen to all day. I have heard he will not be singing with Queen. I hope he does,I think he would be the perfect voice and stage performance needed.
February 10th, 2012 8:41 PM
Way to go!!
So talented! The best person for this incredible music.
February 7th, 2012 12:10 AM
Adam should b so proud of all he has accomplished & performing with queen is a huge honor. no matter what crazy clothes or makeup as it is about the voice & how talented adam is.
February 5th, 2012 5:33 PM
Oh, one more thing kiddies.. You've just been "owned"! Cya in the funny papers. (I happen to think Mr. Lambert is very talented, but that's besides the point)
February 5th, 2012 5:21 PM
@Reagon & Rayglambert This term hater is interesting, it's usually used when people have no real arguement and usually are insecure to the point when someone presents an opinion they for so reason take it personally. Everyone has differing musical tastes.. get over it. I guess I should expect it from someone named after the girl in the exorcist, and the other named after a floor cleaner. "Try Glambert!! it's lemony fresh"!!