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Great pic!!! I Luv it

Tommy has the last laugh.

Adam loves his band! :)

@11:39 Old news

They have such chemistry together. Great band Adam has.

First time I see someone say the band has chemistry, instead of just Adam and Tommy. The whole band should have chemistry to be a good band.

Tommy is breathtakingly gorgeous.

@11:55 that's why Adam hired him.

The whole band looks very nice. But, Adam Lambert, oh my, looks that just won't stop. He is so darn gorgeous!!!

When one band member moves on; Adam has had great people taking their place. If even for a gig or two. I think Adam is probably a great boss!! Such a nice and respectful human being. Probably a lot of fun to work with also!! Just beautiful inside and out, of course!

Tommy has been with Adam since his debut post idol performance at the AMAs. So glad he's still with the band.

"If you feel that you are indispensable, put your finger in a glass of water, withdraw it, and note the hole you have left."

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Oh Tommy, why you like to retweet the crazies. That's the reason why so many fans dislike you.

The truth is many fans dislike Tommy.

Only the idiot fans hate Tommy. The fans that don't go to concerts but stay online all day. Every Glambert I've met in real life at shows has loved Tommy.

Depends how many Glamberts you have met..

Adam probably has a waiting list a mile long; in case he ever needs a band replacement for all instruments!

I think Adam has a fantastic Band Director also, I like the interplay between them. I hope he stays with Adam for the long haul!!

Truth of the matter is that Tommy is Adam's guitar player and has been in his band for 4 years, has toured the world and played hundreds of shows with Adam. I'm not a crazy that thinks Adam has had a secret relationship with Tommy, but Adam had kept Tommy around for a long time so you should all at the very least respect that.

Would be nice to have the pic embedded too.

@1:04 I may have to accept that. Though I know I will be sarcastic and joking about Adam and Tommy, when they start the album promo tour again.

I don't think that Adam has ever fired any of his Band members. He always seems pleased with them; and that is all that counts. Some move on and have other gigs. Some have been with bands of their own. They always seem to leave on good terms.

It is good that Adam has Band members that he likes and trust. Says something about Adam's character. I know if I worked for him; I would probably never want to leave either.

Happiness is also important! Adam does not like it when fans or others talk trash about his Band members, and has made that quite clear more than once!!

Great picture that reflects real good chemistry. So cool that Tommy has been with Adam since it all started. He seems to be a great guy who values Adam as a boss and a friend.

Good point. Adam has many times defended Tommy from fandom. Perhaps he should do it again..

I like Ashley, she is a great addition to the band, and brings some female glamour to match Adam's male glamour. They all seem to get along so well; Adam sets the tone!

He has also had to defend his female singers when they first started, against some shameful remarks!! I think he even blocked a couple of people on twitter for that.

Can't get over how gorgeous Adam looks. He keeps getting better looking every day!

Yep I remember that a while back.

@adamlambert: It's come to my attention fans are givin' Tommy shit. Why?? He's my friend! https://twitter.com/adamlambert/status/39787473517289472

@1:22 Tommy complained about it. Waiting for Tommy to complain again,..3..2..

Adam and Tommy have such a great friendship and working relationship. Love them both.

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Wrong. Adam fired monte

Tommy originally auditioned as Adam's guitar player but they already had Monte so Adam said we gotta find something else for this guy to do. That's how Tommy ended up as Adam's bass player.

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Wrong, Monte fired himself!

But would you like to be Adam's sound guy? Not me. The sound guy takes all the blame.

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You must have been a fly on the wall, since you seem to know so much. Not!!

Monte was never officially fired. Monte supported the release of 'Beg For Mercy' and they parted ways. The whole situation was made a much bigger deal by the fans. I still like Monte. But you better not say that on twitter. That's grounds for instant ostracization

Adam's regular drummer was not there last night; must have had something already planned. I really thought he was good; hope he comes back.

Monte was as officially fired as you get; and who would blame Adam, after what he did! It was a big deal, any time you side with the enemy and join with them to drag your long time friend and band mate into a lawsuit; and try to undermine his album release, I think that is a very big deal. Adam's fans had every right to be upset, because Adam was upset; and that was enough for most fans!

Well Adam has moved on and is happy; the past is all water under the Trespassing Bridge so to speak. Adam is happy and doing well and it's only going to get better!

By the way, Adam looked so gorgeous last night! Heard the women there were going crazy over him. Who can blame them?

Adam starts talking about hiring Tommy at 4 min mark.
http://youtu.be/pi2AmYgBzHM

"Tommy came in on bass. The Minute he can in i loved his look. Definately glam. Tommy has a great look, he's a good looking guy. He actually came in as a guitar player, which he plays as well. Already had Monte in place so we said this guy seems really cool what can we have him do. He ended up learning all the parts on bass and did a great job. So he was pretty much hired as soon as we new he could play bass."

@2:11 Thanks for the link.

Adam Lambert fans take offense on Adam's behalf even when he's over and past things they are still upset. Shows you there level of maturity.

@2:51 Glambert?

Adam's comment is so funny! That weird camera angle does make him look short. Very rare for him to ever look short. LOL.

I always feel sad when Tommy gets such hateful comments thrown at him. He auditioned and was hired by Adam and has been a faithful performer and friend ever since. I think the "fandom" or maybe the "anti-fandom" has created some sort of hate scenario in their own minds about Adam and Tommy's relationship. I'm guessing that it has no basis in fact. It just makes for highly emotional gossip, which I guess lots of people enjoy. Tommy is a musician who has to make a living whether he's performing with Adam or not. He seems to be actively working. He and Adam seem to have an enduring friendship that is a far cry from what the hate-filled gossips try to promote. Yes, Tommy is reaping the benefits of working with Adam. He has fans of his own who do love him. I wish this senseless negativity would finally die out.

DRG

I am sure I am in the minority, but I don't think Tommy is very good looking, but he caught Adam's eye, and he wanted him in the band no matter what he played. Not sure if he realized at that time, that Tommy is straight. I still don't think he is a good guitarist, although he has improved. I did not care for Monte, he seemed out of place with Adam's glam look, but he can play the guitar much better than Tommy. I do not hate Tommy, I just wish he wasn't part of the band, Adam could do so much better. But Adam is loyal even to the point of it not being in his own best interests.

DGR, fandom is divided and unfortunately Tommy does encourage the hateful fans. That is like a reward for causing trouble. Why he do that.

Adam lost the lawsuit. The guys who put out the album had a legal right to do so, even over Adam's objection. Monte and the musicians who played on the album wanted a chance to receive some money for their work. That seems reasonable.

I understand Adam's objection, the songs were mostly awful and he didn't want them coming out with his new music also coming out. But, there was no legal way he could stop it. Neither could Monte if he had wanted to. It's too bad it was the end of Monte, he was and is an excellent guitarist.

Tommy's fans are the innocent victims, just like Tommy.

@3:20 That is correct.

After reading this thread I truly have hard time believing all the posters here are grown ups... And the same happens every time Tommy is mentioned, some of the comments are just so incredibly OTT.

Some posters here are newer to the fandom, and did not know what happened to Monte fiasco. Everything that has been said has been in good taste. Just giving a bit of the feedback, as to what happened a few years ago. Nobody bashing anybody. Since admin. has been cleaning up this site, it has been a more pleasant place to come.

@3:30 Do you mean Adam's fans are stupid.

Monte is a money grubbing back stabber.

I guess I spoke too soon, about this being a more pleasant site to come. @4:15
I feel sorry for you to have such venom and hatred in your heart. You do not know the circumstances that occurred. You will feel happier if you just concentrate on Adam and his music, and don't worry about water under the bridge. Peace my friend.

I agree with you 4.15. He was a lousy friend and yes a damn back stabber that caused Adam a lot of trouble. It may not have been all his fault but he sure added to it. Cause expense and problems for Adam. Tommy say what you want about him he would never stab Adam in he back like that ever. Adam has stated a thousand times there nothing sexual between Tommy and him. It was purely stage stuff and its not even that any more. It's all in some people's mines that just don't like Tommy. Sorry Adam does he a good man a good guitarist and friend good friend means a lot on the road while making a living in a dog eat dog business such as music.

4:24, we know plenty of the circumstances and Monte placed his fame and money before everything else.

I agree with 3:20

At the time BFM was due to come out just before TP the same way Take One came out a week before FYE. Adam postponed the release of TP to write more songs and it was release several months after BFM was released.

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Why harp on and on about the past. It is over, Adam had made a lot of money since then, and has got on with his life. Adam is happy now and has a happy future to look forward to. He still has Tommy as his guitarist, and one day he will settle down with his own personal love again. He is a happy man, and I am sure he doesn't waste any of his time thinking about Monte.

The shady way that label tried to market BFM as a new Adam album was the real problem. They could've handled it much differently.

@5:11 That's correct also.

@4:27 Tommy does not act like a friend, but an employee who defends his rights to have the job. That is his best interest. If you don't see it, you are naive. I'm actually waiting the next time he announces once again that he is not going anywhere. Lol!

Who really cares about the record and Monte. Dry up. It's over and done with. You are just upsetting yourselves over the past. Adam has a good life now, and Monte could not stop the situation , it was out his hands. He wasn't the money grubber, it was the people who made the cd. Adam could not stop it either. Get a life, Adam and Monte have moved on, separately. It happens.

I heard that Tommy signed a 10 year contract with Adam a few years ago. So he will be around for a while, unless he finds a better deal. He has it made, an average player, can't be fired.

A few comments from me about the topics discussed here:

Tommy gets way too much crap thrown at him for no good reason, in my opinion. I've been in the fandom from the beginning and have seen nothing to suggest Tommy is anything but loyal to Adam, and he does not encourage anything "anti-Adam".. And the "Adommy" daydreams are the stuff of fan fiction, with the emphasis on fiction. Which is only a problem when a few actually believe it.. His guitar skills have come a long way over the years too.

The parting of the ways of Adam and Monte was unfortunate. Monte is a fabulous guitarist. He and Adam had a long term friendship and professional relationship. The producers/promoters of BFM were seemingly at least partially instrumental in bringing their friendship and professional relationship to an end, with their deceptive promotion of BFM as "Adam Lambert's new music", which was, along with the timing, the actual issue..Guessing there were perhaps some creative differences as well, but we'll probably never know it all, and we don't need to. None of our business anyway.

From what i've read, etc., neither Adam or Monte could stop the eventual release because the band had previously signed documents to allow the producers to release the music as they saw fit. And of course with Adam's increasing fame and success, the producers were taking full advantage of it.. The timing and the deceptive advertising were the main issues as far as I can see.. But that's water under the bridge and not worth dredging back up. Or arguing about.. It happened. Sadly.

And yes, Admin (including myself, who has been helping out from time to time lately...) is working to make this blog a more pleasant place.. There is nothing wrong with discussion, differing opinions, points of view, etc.. Just keep it respectful....please!

@5:54 That would explain it. I would love to know more. What were the circumstances, Adam's state of mind etc.

Adam would still be friends with Monte if it Monte wasn't involved in the release of BFM. Adam hands on to friends. Something big happened if Monte is out if his life.

5:54, 10 year contract? LOL, that is a great one. Make up more stories like that, I enjoyed that.

I will say my opinion about Tommy. You can always delete the comments that you don't approve. I don't mind that.

contracts are signed all the time, Tommy was and is a friend of Adam. It is job security to have a contract. Common sense.

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Solo artists don't sign 10 year contracts with backing musicians.

4.27 here you don't act like a fan your full of hate. I am not in the least naive about Tommy. He a band member and they have all become friends. When he says he not going any where
He means he Adam friend he likes his job he not leaving. He could get other jobs. I am quite sure he does part time ones to support himself. I sure would not have mentioned Monte P. if so many distorted stories had not been put out making him the innocent. No one knows the real story it is water under the bridge time to let it go. Adam is happy he has made good money and he got so much to look forward to. To 5.42. For Adam to be as hurt and angry as he was something was very wrong with what Monty did may not be all about the album. That all I am saying about it. Wonderful things happening for Adam now so much to look forward to. If some of you who keep this Tommy crap up all the time are Actually really Adam fans you need to support him now his up coming tour and album and forget your spiteful hatred of Tommy who yes is Adams friend and band mate no matter what you think. The top picture is very good they all look great. Adam looks wonderful.

This is bordering on being as way out as the Indigo thread. Good night. I'm going to go listen to music.

Geez, the comments on this thread are, apart from a few sensible ones, bizarre.

12:40
Hear! Hear!