It’s been less than two weeks since we pondered the possibility of American Idol’s Adam Lambert taking over Freddie Mercury’s duties as Queen’s lead singer. Then came his performance of "We Are The Champions" on the show. Now our rock & roll fantasy might actually become a reality. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Queen’s Brian May says that while there is nothing set in stone, he and drummer Roger Taylor "are definitely hoping to have a meaningful conversation with him at some point." May went on to say that "I’d certainly like to work with Adam. That is one amazing instrument he has there.” OK, so it’s not a definitive yes, but it certainly seems like things are heading in the right direction. Or should Lambert just go his own way? I mean, the guy has the goods to make his own name in rock (Daughtry, anyone?). What do you think, Music Mixers? Should Adam Lambert join an already established band like Queen, or just start fresh?
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heck yes adam should give it a shot with queen. no one can replace freddie, but i think adam might give him a run for his money. also he should have won kris allen is lame!!!!
Yes, Adam needs a fabulous band and Queen needs a fabulous singer. Besides that, they seem a PERFECT fit. When I heard Adam sing his parts with Queen at the AI final, I was just blown away. He’s able to make those songs still magnificent without trying to be a copy of Freddie. Yet, there’s something very similar about about those two’s voices and way they command a crowd. I like to think Freddie would give Adam a BIG thumbs up.
Look there voices arnet the same or similar or anything. Freddie was a opera singer who then decided to go the rock way (thank god) Adam is only a lame pop singer who thinks is a rocker and the worst part is that people actualy belive it.
Im not saing he is bad im saing its not hiis style at all
NO WAY
noone can replace freedie and this is not about adam its about queen, they should end as the legend they are and always be insted of try a last shot wich will make them look bad for me and my fellow true rock and roll music
I think Paul Rogers is the only person to take up the gauntlet that Freddie lay down when he passed away.This Adam guy is just another generic singer.Though he may be good,he is NOT great,as was Freddie,and as is Paul.
Screw that emo douche…
SO HAPPY FOR ADAM!! I WATCHED HIM ON IDOL & KNEW HE WAS UNIQUE!! HE WOULD ALSO MAKE A GREAT REPLACEMENT FOR STEVE TYLER!!! CAN HE DO BOTH!!! ELAINE
This guy Adam really seems to be channeling Freddy Mercury to me. Paul Rg=ogers isn’t even close but after seeing Lambert sing on We are the Champions WITH Queen I’m convinced he should do it. Thing is, all you nay sayers are idiots. I would think the guys who WORKED with Freddy would know better whether or not this guy can do it. Almost all the professional singers I know can pick out the Freddy mercury in Adam Lambert. Armando Serna, you’re either deaf or a moron if you don’t hear it.
Adam should definately be the new lead singer for Queen. He won’t replace Freddie, as NOBODY ever could. I love Queen and Adam is a perfect singer that should get the spot. Anyway, Kris can’t sing that well and ATT cheated out Adam. They are both gay, wonderful singers, and great frontmen! Brian and Roger need someone new that could possibly replace Freddie. I’m sure Freddie would like them to consider him!!!