The next question for fans, after Adam Lambert’s long-awaited U.S. debut with Queen in September, is whether the American Idol finalist will then be emboldened to mount a full-scale American tour.
Just before joining Queen for a series of summer 2012 shows, Lambert released his second solo studio effort. Trespassing bowed at Billboard’s No. 1 spot — selling some 78,000 copies. It also debuted atop the Canadian charts.
Lambert’s subsequent concerts with Roger Taylor and Brian May, however, were all overseas.
“We didn’t end up touring for this last album, Trespassing, here in the states; we focused on some international touring,” Lambert says in this clip. “I’m going to go back to the drawing board now, and get into the studio and keep making music — and hopefully it will reach even more people this next time. I’ve got to keep making things, and keep creating. Once it feels right, then a tour will come.”
Lambert first performed with the surviving members of Queen during the 2009 American Idol finale, then sang a trio of songs at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards. In 2012, he performed with Queen on June 30 in an AIDS benefit concert at Kiev, Ukraine, on July 3 at the Olympic Stadium in Moscow, on July 7 at Wroclaw, Poland’s Municipal Stadium and then in a multi-night performance later in July at the Hammersmith Apollo in London.
Queen is set to perform in September at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, on the Garden Arena stage in conjunction with the iHeart Radio Music festival.
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Queen with Adam Lambert tour would be amazing. Please come to DC!
Make an 80’s cover album Mr Lambert…is a great idea!!…that’s what made you famous in American Idol…have those songs played in US radio….let people remember your amazing vocals….unfortunately your own music, eventhough great, won’t be played in the US for reasons not worth mentioning….fronting Queen is an example of performing amazing music…. if no cover album…then make a “Rock album…”
You’ll be surprised of the results
Unfortunately your idea wasn’t that good as Adam nor his fans wanted an ALL 80s cover album. Some believe it would have been the end of his music career if he did it. Adam departed RCA because they wanted him to make just a 80s cover album so Adam split from label. Best decision he ever made. They didn’t do their job by not promoting his 2nd album which was stellar and highly rated by Rolling Stone and many other critics. You don’t sound like a fan as you don’t have much respect for his own music. Radio is corrupt and if a label won’t play his music it doesn’t get played. You should really educate yourself by googling radio corruption and you will see why lesser talented singers are played non-stop on radio & much more talented ones aren’t. When was the last time you heard a gay male artist played on radio? I can’t remember one other than Adam and it is seldom done.
Sherry….agree with you 100%….see your point regarding the cover album…..then what aboout a ROCK & ROLL Album!!!….I am not really a fan like you, and I respect that….but….I do like his music….saw all his “Youtube” videos with Queen…and they were stellar….a worldwide tour Queen + Adam,, including all major cities of the US is a must….all generations can enjoy this one of a kind vocalist with the outmost beautiful music…what a combination ha!!….
I think they’re played Sherry, but they’re still hidden in the closet . Adam is the most honest and absolutely the best performer out there, straight, gay or whatever. We’ll enjoy the day together when Adam beats the corruption-and he will! (so I keep telling myself)
Any article that has Adam Lambert and “mount” in the opening sentence gets my attention. LOL
Lambert’s last CD was a flop. He was dropped by his label. He has been rejected twice as a judge on American Idol
Allison… Adam was not dropped by his record label, he decided to leave them. Because they wanted him to make an all covers album.
His second album a flop? Obviously, you didn’t do your homework and check the charts.
American Idol did not reject him as a judge. American Idol didn,t approach him, there is a big difference. Idol need judges who have the time to commit on a permanent basis for at least a whole season. Adam is so busy that he can not do that.
And why do you waste your time reading this forum if you are so obviously against him??
There’s Allison again, making up negative things. Probably a Clay fan. There is no proof he was ever considered for the sinking ship that is IDOL, but we know the producers and most people loved him. He’s more popular overseas this is true and radio owners never gave him a chance. He’ll be fine.
Lauriellen, you are a hoot. I love reading your posts. Adam is really loved the world around by people who actually follow him and work with him, not by people who have never really heard him sing since IDOL.
Oh it’s Allison.
What I want to know Al….what took you so long? Your ‘copy-paste’ command on the fritz?
Marianne…you are absolutely correct. Poor Allison can’t cope with Adam’s success. She is obsessed with the CD/label/judge stuff…and always in that order.
Of course….we know better.
So excited for Adam’s future…starting with tonight’s VH1 awards.
Oops..
I meant VMA awards….
yes…he will be making an appearance.
I agree a full cover album would have been disastrous for Adam. HOWEVER, no one can deny that his fans LOVED every time he changed up the covers he did on Idol. One or two great covers would be AWESOME on the next album and could push the sales above and beyond expectations next time around! PLEASE ADAM!!! I still listen OFTEN to the CD I made of all of the Idol performances it is AMAZING!!
We understand all of you who are Lambert’s die hard fans….we get it…you need to understand that for the rest of us….who are not fans…but….do enjoy his music and recognize his incredible talent….he needs to get into the US music media stream….is not easy for him…look at Michael Buble’….fantastic singer….Mr Lambert needs to follow his lead….charismatic…he is….great voice…yes,….better publicist and much better orchestra…NO!!…that’s where his problem is….he needs to start thinking what he needs to do in order to make a dent in the music industry….his concerts are alright….”we’re going to get killed after this comment”….please understand…he could be performing in front of many thousands of people….he needs to play the part!!…..now….we’re looking forward to your angry comments….open your mind and see our point of view…