Adam Lambert Clears Up Queen Rumors

By On 02/04/2012 · 94 Comments · In Adam Lambert, American Idol

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A confusing and dubious item appeared in a UK Tab, Daily Star, on Friday that claimed Adam Lambert would be “taking Freddie Mercury’s place” in Queen.

The report claimed Adam would tour with the legendary band this summer and used an out-of-context quote from the singer as confirmation:  “The intention is to pay tribute to Freddie and the band by singing some f*****g great songs. It’s to keep the music alive for the fans and give it an energy that Freddie would have been proud of”

Media outlets quickly picked up the story with headlines like “Adam Lambert is Queen’s New Frontman”

Adam finally cleared up the rumors last night when he tweeted, “Them clever reporters takin my quotes outta context … I haven’t confirmed any guest appearances. I was talking about the EMAs. That being said, I’m truly flattered by your jump to such glorious conclusions.”

Adam is releasing a new album, Trespassing, in March. As honored as he was to sing with Queen at the EMA’s in November, he’s got his own album to promote! No way would he spend the entire summer performing oldies on a legacy tour.

Adam has confirmed that he’s in talks to perform with Queen again, but can’t reveal the details yet.  I’m guessing it will be a handfull–at most–one-off performances.

A representative for Hollywood Records tells Rolling Stone, “The Daily Star item only mentions that Adam may perform with Queen at Sonisphere. This is not confirmed. Nothing has been signed. However, if this were to happen, Queen would be returning to the setting of their final concert with Freddie Mercury, which took place in 1986.”

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  • http://twitter.com/KariannHart Kariann Hart

    Like so many, I would love to see Adam perform with the classic band.  I think Adam’s performance with Queen ranks #1 on my list of most enjoyable performances he’s had.

  • yasminewriter

    i read it today and it didn’t make sense he is going to release new album so i figured it is false
    http://musicvideosforme.blogspot.com/

  • http://twitter.com/AdamsArmyGirl Linda Vastardis

    I am reminded of a hit song by the great Bonnie Raitt quite a few years ago …

    “Let’s Give Them Something To Talk About …”

    The erroneous rumors weren’t negative or even controversial (except to some diehard Queen fans), but these rumors did something very positive for Adam’s career, visibility quotient and publicity level …

    “Let’s give them something to talk about …”

    And even though Adam didn’t initiate, manipulate or orchestrate this little faux pas of misinformation, it sure gave them something to talk about … at least for a little while.  And it took off like a wild ‘ring of fire’ …
    And it was all good!  :)

  • Anonymous

     I am happy that Brian May and Roger Taylor didn’t think he murdered them.  Brian even said afterwards in an interview after that it was the most fun he had in a gig the whole year.  Roger Taylor also said that Adam had a 1 in 100,000 voice and beyond.  Now there are a lot of singers out there that murder songs every time they open their mouth but Adam isn’t one of them.

  • Anonymous

     His label and management knows what is best and I am sure they have people there if he needs them but Adam doesn’t need them.  There is no better pr person better for Adam than Adam himself.

  • Emmy

    Adam has had to dispel the Queen rumors for three years now, lol.  Not a bad rumor to have dogging you, that’s for sure.  If there wasn’t any truth to it, it would have died long ago but as we all know he actually has performed with Queen and will most likely do so again, because he’s perfect for the job and Brian and Roger obviously think so too.  It’s all good.

  • cwm

    Haha actually Roger Taylor said that Adam had a 1 in 100,000,000 (100 million) voice, rather than 1 in 100,000 (one hundred thousand)! :)

  • Anonymous

    Hey! Remember when we thought this rumor was dead and buried? lol- make of this new UPDATE what you wil ( ps, this is not a repeat from yesterday, or two years ago)l:

    http://www.thrashhits.com/2012/02/sonisphere-headliners-leasked-faith-no-more-and-queen-fronted-by-adam-lambert/

  • Anonymous

    And it begins again, lol. At least this time it doesn’t involve “quotes” from Adam, lol. It does look like this is happening but everyone involved is keeping mum until official announcement. I would sure like to see this.

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/NBACS2XHDEHKIEDHSUMSQYMKHQ tap


    It does look like this is happening but everyone involved is keeping mum until official announcement.

    I wanna state for the record again that for the very reason above, if Queen is playing at the Olympics in London, Adam will be singing with them.  To me this one is a no brainer.  If Queen performs at all, who else would they have front for them?  The karaoke/tribute guy?  No way.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_MV64BS4FSISCASL4P656RXAFYQ Kayla

    I wanna state for the record again that for the very reason above, if Queen is playing at the Olympics in London, Adam will be singing with them.  To me this one is a no brainer.  If Queen performs at all, who else would they have front for them?  The karaoke/tribute guy?  No way.

    Well, they could totally reunite with Paul Rodgers. I think he’s actually expressed interest in it to the press, and he’s a known quantity. Another name tossed in the mix a lot is George Michael, I know he’s performed with them before.

    But I think the key is “if Queen is playing at the Olympics” because all the reports of potential acts for the Olympics that I’ve heard lately have all been other artists and bands, not Queen.

  • Anonymous

    Goodness gracious, this is a rumor that won’t die. 

  • http://twitter.com/KariannHart Kariann Hart

    I would love to see Adam perform with Queen at the Olympics!   Adam is an entertainer; the results would be electrifying.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_MV64BS4FSISCASL4P656RXAFYQ Kayla

    Hey! Remember when we thought this rumor was dead and buried? 

    That is one hella persistent rumor. One the one hand, it seems like with so many leaks the Sonisphere Knebworth show might possibly be happening as a one-off. But on the other hand, is that Universal Music Rock Legends Facebook page that posted/deleted about the performance really an official Universal entity?

  • Anonymous

     I read earlier that Brian & Paul Rodgers had some sort of outs so doubt very much that he would be singing with them.  Also, even though Brian  said he was good he was mostly a bluesy type singer and he really likes the more flamboyant and theatrical Freddie Mercury type of performer.  He said the EMA’s was the most fun he had in all of 2011.  Besides the world has seen Adam perform with them so it is not like he is an unknown.

    I don’t actually think it will be the Olympics that Adam would be performing but there is something in the wind according to him with the Lyndsey Parker interview where he said they are working on something but couldn’t say what it is.  Lyndsey tried to get it out of him (bless her heart LOL) but he wouldn’t budge.  I would probably say the Sonisphere may be more likely closer to the truth than anything at the Olympics.  Whatever it will be I imagine it is going to be great.

  • Anonymous

     I believe he said one in a 100 million, to be exact :) which is even better, right? ;)

  • Anonymous

    There could not possibly be better publicity for Adam because it puts the focus on his amazing vocal ability.  That vocal ability is the keystone of Adam’s brand.

  • KritterNotMe

    Adam will be fronting Queen for a few shows here and there.  My guess is the Olympics.  Adam did not announce his EMA performance with Queen and he isn’t about to announce this either.  Telling that Queen hasn’t debunked and Adam didn’t actually say NO. 

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_MV64BS4FSISCASL4P656RXAFYQ Kayla

    Adam will be fronting Queen for a few shows here and there.  My guess is the Olympics.  

    Adam has already shot down the Olympics rumor in an interview. I’m guessing at least one, maybe a couple more festival concerts.

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