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Adam Lambert -- The New King of Queen?

Posted May 24th 2009 2:15AM by TMZ Staff

adam LambertWe already know Adam Lambert can rock eyeliner like the late Freddie Mercury, but can he front Freddie's band? The guys from Queen aren't ruling it out after their performance on the "American Idol" finale.

In a Rolling Stone interview, Queen's lead guitarist Brian May said, "It's not like we, as Queen, would rush into coalescing with another singer just like that. It isn't that easy. But I'd certainly like to work with Adam. That is one amazing instrument he has there."

He's talking about Adam's voice.



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1. Adam is HOTT.

Posted at 2:20AM on May 24th 2009 by Lori

2. Oh, & I love his voice!

Posted at 2:21AM on May 24th 2009 by Lori

3. 1st

Posted at 2:25AM on May 24th 2009 by wundr

4. Brian, I think New Blood will get New Fans Of QUEENS Music,Go For It,
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Posted at 2:27AM on May 24th 2009 by DaveK

5. Hmmm, I thought Paul Rodgers from Bad Co. was singing vocals for Queen?

Posted at 2:32AM on May 24th 2009 by Robert007

6. Adam's voice is AMAZING, and I think he would be a great front man for Queen, but he really wants to do something new, so I think once the AI tour is over, he should work with the best producers and songwriters and create that album that just blows everybody away. He is incredible...just watch how the audience falls at his feet when he performed Beth at the finale. That's not to say he shouldn't do a mini tour of a few special shows with Queen, that would be legendary...but it might take too much of his time away from an all-Adam glam/rock/funk/R&B/electro/pop album. I want to buy whatever Adam is selling.

Posted at 2:32AM on May 24th 2009 by mj

7. ...both? plz?

Posted at 2:49AM on May 24th 2009 by but why not...

8. I'd love to see Adam make some special appearances with Queen. He was amazing performing with them on the AI Finale as well as with Kiss. But I'm really hoping he does some solo work first.He says he's already working in the studio on material for an album and I'm sure he'll be doing that throughout the summer while he's on tour. he says his album should be out by the end of the year. Then hopefully an epic solo tour with all sorts of costumes and special effects. What a compliment though that rock legends like Queen want to work with him. Slash also says he'd like to collaborate with Adam so maybe we'll hear him playing guitar on the album!!!!

Posted at 3:01AM on May 24th 2009 by Stephanie

9. Any reason he can't do both?

Posted at 2:50AM on May 24th 2009 by ophu

10. Yep..that's the way to keep the "flame" going. What Adam really needs to do is go to Vegas and try and get a job there as a show performer. OR...try to start up the "Club Kids" from back in the 80's.

Posted at 2:52AM on May 24th 2009 by Good LORD

11. Robbie Williams did the best collaborations with Queen in my opinion. Queen should just stick with guest stars like Williams and, yes, definitely Adam Lambert as well. There is no replacement for Mercury and they know it. Frankly, I think they just need to go with an unknown. High profile singers in their own right like Williams and soon, Lambert, are their own act already. A big name would be a distraction. Are you going to see Queen or are you going to see Robbie Williams or Adam Lambert (or fill in the blank with whatever other high profile name you want) starring with Queen? Go with an unknown.

Posted at 3:12AM on May 24th 2009 by Annie2

12. adam has a strong voice but he is nooooo freddie mercury. he needs to do some solo stuff and maybe one collabo or something with queen. i really don't even like adam but he definetly can sing. duets with allison? just please don't join queen, they don't need the runner-up of american idol. he's great but stick to your own stuff, and never sing ring of fire again

Posted at 3:16AM on May 24th 2009 by Tina

13. Adam can definitely do both. He can work with Queen and do solo work. He's young, he can handle it.

It's the perfect match!

Posted at 3:17AM on May 24th 2009 by beachy

14. Adam is a huge star on his own. He doesn't need to join an established group. I'd rather see him form his own band like Chris Daughtry did.
I agree, Queen should go with an unknown who will blend more with the group and not stand out so much.
If they went with Adam, it would be" Adam Lambert and Queen".
Sorta like this summer's American Idol Tour is going to be "Adam Lambert and the other Idols".
The dude can't help it...he just stands out.

Posted at 4:02AM on May 24th 2009 by Margaret

15. Oh god no. doe's anyone have any integrity anymore? Jesus Christ.

Posted at 3:41AM on May 24th 2009 by Moon

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