Adam Lambert found fame on American Idol and, unlike dozens of fellow finalists, went on to achieve rare success afterwards – but his journey to the final was far from easy.
In fact, Adam was rocked by a huge controversy that dominated all the headlines at the time… And caused him to receive plenty of abuse from haters online.
Now, 15 years on from the final of American Idol 2009, Adam Lambert was the first openly gay singer to have top the US album charts, is the lead singer of Queen, and now has his own ITV documentary…
In Adam Lambert: Out, Loud & Proud, Adam looks at how British LGBTQ+ artists have fought for their place in the music industry. Here’s everything you need to know about Adam, his partner, and his own struggles to rise to the top.
Adam Lambert: Out, Loud & Proud on ITV1
In one-off documentary Adam Lambert: Out, Loud & Proud on ITV1, singer Adam Lambert explores how British LGBTQ+ artists have fought for their place in the music industry.
He interviews Queen legends Brian May and Roger Taylor, who reflect on queer icon Freddie Mercury. Freddie was gay when being so was taboo. Adam also has conversations with LGBTQ+ artists including Erasure’s Andy Bell, Skin from 90s band Skunk Anansie, and pop icon MNEK.
In an attempt to uncover the history of his community in the UK, he investigates the struggles of the 21st century with actress and singer Michaela Jae Rodriguez.
Adam reflects: “Even in today’s world there are challenge. But looking back at history, putting it into a retrospective, gives you hope and makes you realise that positive strides have been made.”
Who is Adam Lambert? How did he become famous?
Adam Lambert is an American singer-songwriter, and currently Queen’s frontman.
He found fame in 2009, when he competed on the eighth season of popular singing competition American Idol. Although he didn’t win (he was runner-up), the music star subsequently sold more than three million albums worldwide, and five million singles.
The superstar is also known for being the first openly gay singer to top the Billboard 200. That was in 2012, when he released his second studio album Trespassing which premiered at number one.
As well as his solo career, including collaborations with the likes of Max Martin, P!nk and Lady Gaga
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