‘Big shoes to fill? Of course’: Adam Lambert is growing into role as caretaker of Queen legacy
“The key,” Lambert says, “is to be mindful of the original intention of the songs.”
“The key,” Lambert says, “is to be mindful of the original intention of the songs.”
A fizzy alchemy surrounded one of the band’s hardest-rocking tunes.
He says they walk a fine line between celebrating their past and moving forward.
In the midst of a world tour, Lambert has been working with Queen since 2009.
Queen pulled out out a deep cut in “Love Kills,” a Freddie Mercury song from 1984.
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.
Even as Adam Lambert prepares for a long-hoped-for U.S. tour with Queen, he hasn’t left behind his own solo ambitions. You May Also Like: No related posts.