‘More naturally at home with us’: Queen on the difference between touring with Adam Lambert, Paul Rodgers
Rodgers filled in for Freddie Mercury in 2005-09; Lambert has worked with Queen since.
Rodgers filled in for Freddie Mercury in 2005-09; Lambert has worked with Queen since.
The ex-Idol finalist has been studying Freddie Mercury through vintage recordings.
He’s trying to strike a balance between playing tribute and adding new wrinkles.
Band co-founder Roger Taylor also makes clear Queen is not trying to replace Mercury.
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