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He also opened up about celebrating the late Freddie Mercury as he toured with the legendary rock band
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- Adam Lambert is looking back on how performing with Queen changed his life
- The American Idol alum started touring with the legendary band in 2011
- “It was a home that was a real good fit for me — their catalog really suits my strengths as a performer,” he said in a recent interview
Adam Lambert is looking back on how performing with Queen changed his life.
The American Idol alum, 44, started touring with the legendary band in 2011 under the name Queen + Adam Lambert. They have released two live albums and a cover of “We Are the Champions.”
On tour, Lambert takes over for the late Freddie Mercury on vocals and is joined by original members Brian May and Roger Taylor.
“I think the more interesting question would be, how did it not change my life? It was such a massive career get. Not only did it give me a lot of credibility within the industry, it kind of proved a point,” he told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview about his latest album, Adam.
“It was a home that was a real good fit for me — their catalog really suits my strengths as a performer. I learned a lot from Brian May and Roger Taylor. They’re incredible. We spent over 10 years touring, so it really became a big extended family,” Lambert continued.
He also enjoyed being able to pay homage to one of his music icons.
“And getting to honor Freddie Mercury — somebody I really look up to as a performer, as a writer and, from what we know about him, as a human being — I loved the opportunity to celebrate him,” the singer said.
However, Lambert acknowledged that some fans were “resistant” when he started touring with Queen.
“Look, this is hallowed ground — you can’t replace the guy. There were going to be people who were protective and territorial. But in a way, it fueled me to work harder. It gave me the hill to climb,” he said.
He also shared a key piece of advice May and Taylor gave him as he prepared to join the band: “You don’t need to mimic what Freddie did on the recording. You can find your own way.”
“That was all I needed to hear,” Lambert said.
The singer competed on the eighth season of American Idol in 2009, finishing as the runner-up. He went on to release his debut album, For Your Entertainment, followed by Trespassing, The Original High, Velvet and High Drama.
Lambert’s latest solo album, Adam, was released on July 10, featuring the single “Eat U Alive.”
Read the original article on People
