A few words Re: Adam Lambert...Source: Gene Simmons facebook
But then, I'm always busy.
Getting lots of attention re: Adam Lambert.
I'm surprised. And ultimately, don't think what I have to say about the subject is all that important. But just for the record:
Let's set the record straight.
1. Lambert is very talented and would be great in Queen, or a similar group....or (yes) on Broadway. I said and still hold to my comments - he should have won American Idol. Period.
2. I also stand by my previous comment - Lambert's voice does not sound like a rocker's voice. That's neither good, nor bad.
Freddie Mercury didn't have a rocker voice either. Which sort of means, Mercury might have been the wrong voice to sing songs like SATISFACTION or JUMPIN' JACK FLASH in the Stones...and likewise, Jagger might have sounded strained singing BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY in Queen.
Lambert has a Mercury type voice.
He would sound good in Queen and (yes!!!) on Broadway.
3. I stand by my assessment that's it's a mistake (at this early stage of his career) to out himself.
Believe me, it's a big mistake.
I hope for Lambert's sake, I'm completely wrong. But I believe this may impede his career.
Not everyone lives in LA, and not everyone wants to deal with private issues.
Main talking points seem to be Lambert's sexual preferences, instead of his talent.
And that's a career killer.
4. In either case, whatever I say, or you say, means nothing.
He will do as he pleases...and more power to him.
5. Finally, for the record - I've always supported (publicly and privately) Gay Rights, Women's Rights, Minority Rights...hell...anyone's rights to lead life as they like...and have full opportunity..
But that doesn't mean a CAREER will work as effectively if you disclose everything about yourself EVEN BEFORE YOU RELEASE YOUR FIRST PRODUCT.
I would have waited, if I were Lambert, until I was rich and famous.
And, what I think means nothing. I wouldn't offer my opinion unless asked.
And I was asked.
