Nice hearing his music in the background. Always appears tuned in/interested in the peeps he's interacting with, and that's a very admirable trait. . . . Adamluv
GREAT interview from this morning Montreal Virgin Radio..I watched the livestream earlier and loved it..Adam has lots of time to talk (YAY!!)..and very respectful questions...And a lot good info and lots of fun too.
What a fun interview! How many times can we say that he's a interviewer's dream? Loved every minute of it, gum and all.
Sorry to hear about Kris, but that's the reality of the business. Hopefully, Adam's UNIQUENESS will keep him in the business for a long time. He doesn't blend in with the crowd. He brings something different to the table.
I can't get over how engaging Adam is with every fan that approaches him to get their autograph. He looks so handsome and welcoming. He's gorgeous but very humble and approachable. He's something very special.
@glitzylady Darling, you are amazing! You are follow Adam everywhere and you're agree with any Adam's step about clothes, makeup, CD delays,singles failure. But fans like you are dangerous. You agree with any step Adam does.And it seems that his family feels same way OR doesn't care about Adam future at all.Yes, I'm talking as a mom of son who has fights with me almost evey day.Because I knew how talented but parties'boy he is, And now he is on the way to achieve the goal of his dreams.Because you need to get support and critisizm in the same time. But, fans like you have a lot of love and support,but they don't have enough $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ support to keep Adam on the top. And this is MUSIC INDUSTRY. Darling, Adam has few thousand fans like you.And it seems that he follow your directions.He was young and happy on 2009.And many idiots like you said"Adam, don't worry, we'll follow you forever andy you'll be okay!" glitzylady. Adam isn't okay.He finally realised that all of this"openly gay" idea wasn't right for the real musician. However, fans like you always agree with any step, any move, and any word Adam made or said. Finally, Adam doesn't have enough fans who can afford to buy 100,000of his albums to keep him on top 10 for while. I don't know where his mom is! If Adam would me my son I would take care about such a baby like he is with any step and any decision. Finally, we got failure of BRILLAINT album just because Adam hopes that he still has millions fans. BTIKM was terrible decision but fans as glitzylady supported it and Adam realesed this terrible music video. Now only hope we have is only new music video for NCOE.Because the song as single already lost all charts on Billboard! But this video is real jem! But FYE video was jem also, but AMA put the song and video in the sh.... forever I hope Adam is very strong man to go through all of this time right now. Also, I hope he is smart enough to listen some critics. I think all of these legendairy bands care about all comments. I hope, Bryan and Rodger will help Adam to pay his bills. Lets' talk about reality. Their are angels who help Adam to show to whole entire world the power of his voice. However, Adam's fanatics fans never helped and never will help him with right decisions. Wondering about Sauli. Is he still living in Adam's foggy fame tail or he loves Adam for better or for worst? I think Sauli smart enough, to realise that after this week's results Adam's future depends from the miracle. If he will stay with Adam,I say that this is real love till rest of thier lives. Again,love you glitzylady with all your links, comments, and outstanding job. But, I hope you understand, that support like this didn't help at all. By they way, do you have the children? Do they have any achivements with such a support you give to Adam?
Sorry, English is my second laungage. But it's doesn't mean that I can have my own opinion or I'm troll. I just checked the charts on Itunes and Amazon. After all I was very sad and upset. Cause boy did such an amazing job but lost thousands of his fans forever:(
I LOVE the new video for NCOE..Adam will be ok,& those 6 shows with Queen will show some fans that don't know BB,just how talented a vocalist,etc that he really is.This will help Trespassing sales,too.He's not doing THAT badly now.All you spout out is gloom @ doom.I love seeing him w/the fans in Canada,too.When he can get in a tour for just his own music,that will be good also.Adam has many more fans than you think!( to anom.@ 8:41PM)
@glitzylady I'm talking about few thousands fans who agree with Adam when he kissed Tomy, smoked pot,imitated oral sex or appeared absolutely drunk on GaGa's birthday party. And unfortunately you're one of these fans, dear. As for now I know Adam needs support for right now after this big failure of Tresspassing. And fans like you always doing amasing job to help Adam in very difficult moment of his life.
@anon may 31st 8.41pm well all I can say is thank goodness Adam is NOT your son!!!
ADMIN I know when talk last came up about having to register and sign in etc on this blog I was against it incase I couldn't log on.....but I'm coming here less and less now because of having to put up with all the shit that a few certain people are posting, so I think now is the time to take that risk. So many good people and commenters have been lost in the last few months because of the crap we have to wade through. Hope you can do something about it.
Glitzylady, please ignore above poster...we all love you!. and seeing as you obviously have all these secret meetings with Adam to help him with his decision making can you help me meet him???
I don't understand why some people are saying that Adam lost fans. Really, it happens to every celebrities all over the world not just him! People don't want to wait for an album to be the best it has to and this is why they decided to become fan of someone else (to me, there are not fans!). Honestly, this album didn't fail, bilboard chart is a good example ... Btw, I don't understant why some are talking about Sauli, we're not in his mind, we don't know if he loves him for his money or for who he is but, for god's sake, that's not OUR problem! Adam is 30, he is an adult, he can take his own decisions. Furthermore, if we agreeded with what he did on MTV AMA or on stage, or in his personnal life it's maybe because we understood that he is a human. He is drunk on a birthday party, yes and? Do we have to mess about it? If he wants to have a male-to-male kiss live on television or on stage, what can we do? That's what we call FUN! Anyway, those who are saying that he is loosing fans because of girls like Glitzlady, didn't understand anything. We're here to support him, to show him that we will always be there, no matter what. And if you're not okay with it, you just have to stop writting things, or telling us what we have to do. You don't know what Adam think about it! A french fan called Ju'
Adam Lambert may never become the mega superstar that many of his fans would like to see for him. Unfortunately the music business is a very fickle and difficult world to be in today. I am not by any means any kind of expert in the field, but I read a lot and try to understand the numbers. To me, it seems Adam is doing fairly well with the album but for some reason the radio stations are not playing his latest single NCOE. Who knows why. We can all speculate about the various reasons, so Adam continues to promote the album through his radio interviews and mini concerts. It seems he is more loved in Canada and internationally than here in the states. Again, who knows the reason. I think he is the most talented vocalist in music today. You listen to any interview he does to see how articulate, smart, charming, and honest he is. That is so refreshing in a world of performers who can't put two sentences together in any intelligent manner and must lip synch or dance around with half naked women to sell a video. I will continue to "love this guy and his music" and I think that Adam will have longevity in music no matter what the album or single numbers report.
If all a certain person who posts here can do is spread gloom and doom about Adam, then I wonder why this person posts here at all or is even a fan. If Adam is such a loser to you, then please take your music interests elsewhere. We don't need it. Fandom is supposed to be fun. Yes, we know the realities of the music business as much as you do. We see Adam as someone who transcends a lot of the BS that the music business contains. Adam is NOT going to fade away into obscurity. He will remain a force in the music business. Maybe not always at the very top, but he will have longevity and will have a lasting impact in his own way.
@8:41 I'd like to think you are not a troll but you only criticized, nothing constructive at all, and you didn't mention anything what would you do to help ADAM if fans like glitzy lady & her tribe are doing the wrong thing. I would have considered if you advised positively.
@glitzylady Please carry on with what you do for ADAM because I always feel good in my heart every time I read your posts everywhere. I am as die-hard a fan like you except you express yourself better. Because just like @8:41, English is not my first language.
I believe ADAM has a mission in this life and his path right now is going through persecution on the way to the fulfillment of that mission. I don't worry about his success because he will reach that dizzying stratosphere of success in time with fans like glitzy lady and die-hards around the world. ADAM is an anomaly why I feel his way to success is in an unorthodox way. ADAM is the epitome of perfection in talents, beauty in and out, in character and a master of communication and positivity. He is stunningly phenomenal in all ways and in every angle. I just cannot find fault in him. ADAM must have a good karmic soul because he has been so blessed. Maybe to others it's his orientation that is wrong. But GOD works in mysterious ways. With all his excellent traits and qualities, his golden heart and enlightened soul, what is amazing about ADAM is his humility above all these. And for that, he glorifies his Creator! ADAM is here to prove something to the world. That LOVE, PEACE and LIGHT is the way to Nirvana (Heaven). I pray that his gigs with Queen are such a success his fans will multiply around the globe and his Trespassing sales shall explode. And he will continue to break history records. I always cover him with my prayers for his success and divine protection. And I feel the Almighty is smiling down at him despite what the homophobes are thinking otherwise. Homophobes are so blind to see GOD must be a Glambert with how He blessed and continue to bless ADAM!
This is in response to @8:41 PM...I wasn't going to do this, but what the hell! Its long, so will be in several parts (sorry..)
Part One:
First of all: Thanks all...I know exactly who @8:41 is..And I know she knows it. I also believe that she is frustrated (and perhaps rightly so..) that Adam is not getting the recognition that he deserves as quickly as we, his fans, would wish for him..and so is angry and is placing blame wherever she can. On moi for instance. I could reciprocate that anger, but won't, because I think we all share a certain amount of that frustration. And our muse, Adam Lambert, is all about LOVE, not hate. At the same time, I am NOT nearly as naive as she thinks I am..nor do I always support every move Adam has ever made, and neither does he, by the way, as he has said from time to time in recent interviews. Life is a constant learning experience and we all must stumble a bit along the way in order to gain that life experience in order to go forward on the path that we are meant to take. All of us.
I have been utterly charmed and intrigued by Adam Lambert since the first moment I saw him on Idol. My jaw dropped open, I couldn't speak, and have been that way, more or less, ever since. It was obvious that he had that special something, undefinable in some ways, but palpable. He is beautiful on the outside, to be sure, but the important thing to me, more than his looks, is the man he is on the inside. His voice is amazing and it is equally matched by his heart and soul. Of course I don't know him, and have only very briefly (too briefly to be sure) met him and have had that wonderful experience of an Adam Lambert hug ; ))) , but I didn't need any of that to know that he is one special human being, imperfect to be sure, as we all are, but worthy of my time, energy, and admiration. As so many of his fans have said, this is the first time in my entire life that I have been this smitten by some singer/performer. Ever. And like many other fans of Adam's, I've been on this earth awhile, and have seen many singers and bands come and go. So WHY Adam??
Perhaps because I've followed him from the get-go on Idol (and saw him in a touring company of Wicked but didn't realize it..). Perhaps because I have read countless articles about him, seen countless performances, both pre-Idol, Idol, and post-Idol.. on You Tube. I've seen 10 live performances here and there. I have made some amazing new friendships with people who I first met as fellow fans, and who have since become very close friends, with relationships beyond the Adam fandom. The majority of Adam's fans are kind, intelligent, generous, witty, (and a little naughty at times), open minded, independent minded, etc..and are often a reflection of Adam. He attracts many fans who are similar to him, who "get" him... He also inspires some to the point of cray-dom: Pushing and shoving to try to get closer to the stage, to him..I know the feeling: we all wish to be close to him..and tell him with our sometimes trembling voices "Thank you for your courage to be YOU.." if we can squeak it out... Is he a "god"? Hell, no! He's one of us, a human being in search of love, happiness, career fulfillment, an appreciation of life and what it brings us. His approach to life and his humble thankfulness to his fans and the Universe are commendable. He is in some ways a throw-back to the 60's and 70's when there was a feeling of hope for the future of humanity..an openness and love for mankind, when discrimination toward some of our fellow humans was being tossed aside. Another reason I find him to be a lovely human being. Except that he is the one being discriminated against now at times. The treatment he sometimes receives from those who feel he doesn't deserve success or happiness because of his sexual orientation miss all of that completely. They miss out on "knowing" this lovely and sweet and talented human being.
Soooo...that's why I come here, to help to spread the word of Adam and what he's up to..and to flail with the rest of his fans. I don't say everything that crosses my mind (believe it or not!!): I don't talk about some outfit if I think its less than fabulous (tan tunic..), or give my opinion on something he's said on twitter than I know might cause a little controversy..I leave that up to others because you KNOW damn good and well someone else will! I'm here to celebrate all that is right and beautiful about him, not nit pick him to pieces. He gets that from other sites on the internet (and sometimes here!). All to f-ing often. It makes me sad. I sometimes comment on those sites, but for the most part avoid the ones I know will be populated with haters. 24/7 should be a safe place for Adam fans. It usually is. But sometimes it is not. Everyone is entitled to an opinion but criticizing another fan because they are "too positive" and "too supportive" of Adam is sort of laughable. And again, sad. I too am frustrated as hell that he doesn't get radio play like he should in the US..And I really don't think its fair to blame Adam, because he is a gay man, and is proud of who he is. He is asked questions, he politely answers. Every time. This country has a long way to go in its attitudes toward the GLBT community. And I feel that Adam will be a positive catalyst for change, given time and visibility. But right now the struggle is ongoing. I'm very proud of him for inadvertently being the first out gay singer to have a #1 Billboard album. Nothing and no one can ever take that away from him. I celebrate Adam's victories and cheer him on. Does he bitch and moan about the fact his album dropped on Billboard this past week? No... He just keeps going, working his ass off, and he will ultimately be rewarded for that..And in fact he is, every day. The most he asks from us, his fans, is to request his music. He is living his dream. He has a good, solid, and loving relationship in his life. What more does a human being need? Oh, and he has some fabulous, "OG", hard-core fans who love him. I feel very proud to be one of those. Its not my place to "tell Adam what to do..." nor is it any other fan's job to tell him how to live his life or what to do with his career. That is called "entitled" and he doesn't deserve that and he doesn't appreciate it either. He IS doing just fine..in spite of the speed bumps along the way. One of these days soon, he'll be doing even "finer"...Give him time....Who knows what fabulous things he'll be doing just a few years from now. I'm happy to share his journey, wherever it takes him, as a proud fan...
By the way, yes, I have a son (about the same age as Adam) of whom I am very proud. He too is a fan, as are all of my family. He is also an adult and makes his own decisions about his life, good and bad. I love him unconditionally and support his decisions. That's all you need to know. My private life is my own. My "Adam life" is an open book. Obviously. Some parting thoughts.
“Love overcomes hate. Love has no color. Love has no orientation. All is love.” ~ Adam Lambert "
"I think I reserve the right to talk about my own sexuality...I can either get irritated and let this drive me nuts, or laugh at it. ~ Adam Lambert"
Glitzylady - you are a class act, like Adam. Thank you so much for not spreading any negativity.
You expressed perfectly my frustration that Adam is not being played on radio stations all across the US. They still don't understand that he is the ultimate talent in Pop/Rock music today. I feel that he should be known by everyone, that he should be as popular as Elvis or Michael Jackson.
Even though Adam is not hitting the top as quickly or as easily as we would like, I predict that in 10-20 years from now, he will be the ONE that people remember.
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He's so cute, starts to groove to his music end of second video.
Nice hearing his music in the background. Always appears tuned in/interested in the peeps he's interacting with, and that's a very admirable trait. . . . Adamluv
GREAT interview from this morning Montreal Virgin Radio..I watched the livestream earlier and loved it..Adam has lots of time to talk (YAY!!)..and very respectful questions...And a lot good info and lots of fun too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8VuZcSc7Os&feature=youtu.be
He is innately sweet even if he's hungry or needs some down time. Love this guy and love his music.
What a fun interview! How many times can we say that he's a interviewer's dream? Loved every minute of it, gum and all.
Sorry to hear about Kris, but that's the reality of the business. Hopefully, Adam's UNIQUENESS will keep him in the business for a long time. He doesn't blend in with the crowd. He brings something different to the table.
Adam is simply beautiful in every way.
DRG
What happened to Kris?
What happened to Kris?
I can't get over how engaging Adam is with every fan that approaches him to get their autograph. He looks so handsome and welcoming. He's gorgeous but very humble and approachable. He's something very special.
CT
Heard it was just a rumor about Kris. Maybe we'll hear more.
@glitzylady Darling, you are amazing! You are follow Adam everywhere and you're agree with any Adam's step about clothes, makeup, CD delays,singles failure. But fans like you are dangerous. You agree with any step Adam does.And it seems that his family feels same way OR doesn't care about Adam future at all.Yes, I'm talking as a mom of son who has fights with me almost evey day.Because I knew how talented but parties'boy he is, And now he is on the way to achieve the goal of his dreams.Because you need to get support and critisizm in the same time. But, fans like you have a lot of love and support,but they don't have enough $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ support to keep Adam on the top. And this is MUSIC INDUSTRY. Darling, Adam has few thousand fans like you.And it seems that he follow your directions.He was young and happy on 2009.And many idiots like you said"Adam, don't worry, we'll follow you forever andy you'll be okay!"
glitzylady. Adam isn't okay.He finally realised that all of this"openly gay" idea wasn't right for the real musician. However, fans like you always agree with any step, any move, and any word Adam made or said.
Finally, Adam doesn't have enough fans who can afford to buy 100,000of his albums to keep him on top 10 for while. I don't know where his mom is! If Adam would me my son I would take care about such a baby like he is with any step and any decision.
Finally, we got failure of BRILLAINT album just because Adam hopes that he still has millions fans. BTIKM was terrible decision but fans as glitzylady supported it and Adam realesed this terrible music video. Now only hope we have is only new music video for NCOE.Because the song as single already lost all charts on Billboard! But this video is real jem! But FYE video was jem also, but AMA put the song and video in the sh.... forever
I hope Adam is very strong man to go through all of this time right now. Also, I hope he is smart enough to listen some critics.
I think all of these legendairy bands care about all comments.
I hope, Bryan and Rodger will help Adam to pay his bills. Lets' talk about reality. Their are angels who help Adam to show to whole entire world the power of his voice.
However, Adam's fanatics fans never helped and never will help him with right decisions. Wondering about Sauli. Is he still living in Adam's foggy fame tail or he loves Adam for better or for worst? I think Sauli smart enough, to realise that after this week's results Adam's future depends from the miracle. If he will stay with Adam,I say that this is real love till rest of thier lives.
Again,love you glitzylady with all your links, comments, and outstanding job. But, I hope you understand, that support like this didn't help at all.
By they way, do you have the children? Do they have any achivements with such a support you give to Adam?
Sorry, English is my second laungage. But it's doesn't mean that I can have my own opinion or I'm troll.
I just checked the charts on Itunes and Amazon. After all I was very sad and upset. Cause boy did such an amazing job but lost thousands of his fans forever:(
I LOVE the new video for NCOE..Adam will be ok,& those 6 shows with Queen will show some fans that don't know BB,just how talented a vocalist,etc that he really is.This will help Trespassing sales,too.He's not doing THAT badly now.All you spout out is gloom @ doom.I love seeing him w/the fans in Canada,too.When he can get in a tour for just his own music,that will be good also.Adam has many more fans than you think!( to anom.@ 8:41PM)
Wow.
Glitsylady, she is scary and I am not joking.
I'm amazed to know I have so much influence in Adam's decision-making process and his career: who knew??? I may or may not respond further..
don't bother, talk about dense. whoa!
@glitzylady I'm talking about few thousands fans who agree with Adam when he kissed Tomy, smoked pot,imitated oral sex or appeared absolutely drunk on GaGa's birthday party.
And unfortunately you're one of these fans, dear.
As for now I know Adam needs support for right now after this big failure of Tresspassing. And fans like you always doing amasing job to help Adam in very difficult moment of his life.
@11;48 and @11;52 - WTF?
@anon may 31st 8.41pm
well all I can say is thank goodness Adam is NOT your son!!!
ADMIN
I know when talk last came up about having to register and sign in etc on this blog I was against it incase I couldn't log on.....but I'm coming here less and less now because of having to put up with all the shit that a few certain people are posting, so I think now is the time to take that risk.
So many good people and commenters have been lost in the last few months because of the crap we have to wade through. Hope you can do something about it.
Glitzylady, please ignore above poster...we all love you!. and seeing as you obviously have all these secret meetings with Adam to help him with his decision making can you help me meet him???
I don't understand why some people are saying that Adam lost fans. Really, it happens to every celebrities all over the world not just him! People don't want to wait for an album to be the best it has to and this is why they decided to become fan of someone else (to me, there are not fans!). Honestly, this album didn't fail, bilboard chart is a good example ...
Btw, I don't understant why some are talking about Sauli, we're not in his mind, we don't know if he loves him for his money or for who he is but, for god's sake, that's not OUR problem! Adam is 30, he is an adult, he can take his own decisions.
Furthermore, if we agreeded with what he did on MTV AMA or on stage, or in his personnal life it's maybe because we understood that he is a human. He is drunk on a birthday party, yes and? Do we have to mess about it? If he wants to have a male-to-male kiss live on television or on stage, what can we do? That's what we call FUN!
Anyway, those who are saying that he is loosing fans because of girls like Glitzlady, didn't understand anything. We're here to support him, to show him that we will always be there, no matter what. And if you're not okay with it, you just have to stop writting things, or telling us what we have to do. You don't know what Adam think about it!
A french fan called Ju'
@ 8:41 sooooooo you'll be buying the cd many times over and you love him and his talent right??? no reply just buy. put that energy to good use
Adam Lambert may never become the mega superstar that many of his fans would like to see for him. Unfortunately the music business is a very fickle and difficult world to be in today. I am not by any means any kind of expert in the field, but I read a lot and try to understand the numbers. To me, it seems Adam is doing fairly well with the album but for some reason the radio stations are not playing his latest single NCOE. Who knows why. We can all speculate about the various reasons, so Adam continues to promote the album through his radio interviews and mini concerts. It seems he is more loved in Canada and internationally than here in the states. Again, who knows the reason. I think he is the most talented vocalist in music today. You listen to any interview he does to see how articulate, smart, charming, and honest he is. That is so refreshing in a world of performers who can't put two sentences together in any intelligent manner and must lip synch or dance around with half naked women to sell a video. I will continue to "love this guy and his music" and I think that Adam will have longevity in music no matter what the album or single numbers report.
If all a certain person who posts here can do is spread gloom and doom about Adam, then I wonder why this person posts here at all or is even a fan. If Adam is such a loser to you, then please take your music interests elsewhere. We don't need it. Fandom is supposed to be fun. Yes, we know the realities of the music business as much as you do. We see Adam as someone who transcends a lot of the BS that the music business contains. Adam is NOT going to fade away into obscurity. He will remain a force in the music business. Maybe not always at the very top, but he will have longevity and will have a lasting impact in his own way.
DRG
@8:41
I'd like to think you are not a troll but you only criticized, nothing constructive at all, and you didn't mention anything what would you do to help ADAM if fans like glitzy lady & her tribe are doing the wrong thing. I would have considered if you advised positively.
@glitzylady
Please carry on with what you do for ADAM because I always feel good in my heart every time I read your posts everywhere. I am as die-hard a fan like you except you express yourself better. Because just like @8:41, English is not my first language.
I believe ADAM has a mission in this life and his path right now is going through persecution on the way to the fulfillment of that mission. I don't worry about his success because he will reach that dizzying stratosphere of success in time with fans like glitzy lady and die-hards around the world. ADAM is an anomaly why I feel his way to success is in an unorthodox way.
ADAM is the epitome of perfection in talents, beauty in and out, in character and a master of communication and positivity. He is stunningly phenomenal in all ways and in every angle. I just cannot find fault in him. ADAM must have a good karmic soul because he has been so blessed.
Maybe to others it's his orientation that is wrong. But GOD works in mysterious ways. With all his excellent traits and qualities, his golden heart and enlightened soul, what is amazing about ADAM is his humility above all these. And for that, he glorifies his Creator!
ADAM is here to prove something to the world. That LOVE, PEACE and LIGHT is the way to Nirvana (Heaven).
I pray that his gigs with Queen are such a success his fans will multiply around the globe and his Trespassing sales shall explode. And he will continue to break history records.
I always cover him with my prayers for his success and divine protection. And I feel the Almighty is smiling down at him despite what the homophobes are thinking otherwise. Homophobes are so blind to see GOD must be a Glambert with how He blessed and continue to bless ADAM!
ADAMdLAMB
This is in response to @8:41 PM...I wasn't going to do this, but what the hell! Its long, so will be in several parts (sorry..)
Part One:
First of all: Thanks all...I know exactly who @8:41 is..And I know she knows it. I also believe that she is frustrated (and perhaps rightly so..) that Adam is not getting the recognition that he deserves as quickly as we, his fans, would wish for him..and so is angry and is placing blame wherever she can. On moi for instance. I could reciprocate that anger, but won't, because I think we all share a certain amount of that frustration. And our muse, Adam Lambert, is all about LOVE, not hate. At the same time, I am NOT nearly as naive as she thinks I am..nor do I always support every move Adam has ever made, and neither does he, by the way, as he has said from time to time in recent interviews. Life is a constant learning experience and we all must stumble a bit along the way in order to gain that life experience in order to go forward on the path that we are meant to take. All of us.
I have been utterly charmed and intrigued by Adam Lambert since the first moment I saw him on Idol. My jaw dropped open, I couldn't speak, and have been that way, more or less, ever since. It was obvious that he had that special something, undefinable in some ways, but palpable. He is beautiful on the outside, to be sure, but the important thing to me, more than his looks, is the man he is on the inside. His voice is amazing and it is equally matched by his heart and soul. Of course I don't know him, and have only very briefly (too briefly to be sure) met him and have had that wonderful experience of an Adam Lambert hug ; ))) , but I didn't need any of that to know that he is one special human being, imperfect to be sure, as we all are, but worthy of my time, energy, and admiration. As so many of his fans have said, this is the first time in my entire life that I have been this smitten by some singer/performer. Ever. And like many other fans of Adam's, I've been on this earth awhile, and have seen many singers and bands come and go. So WHY Adam??
Perhaps because I've followed him from the get-go on Idol (and saw him in a touring company of Wicked but didn't realize it..). Perhaps because I have read countless articles about him, seen countless performances, both pre-Idol, Idol, and post-Idol.. on You Tube. I've seen 10 live performances here and there. I have made some amazing new friendships with people who I first met as fellow fans, and who have since become very close friends, with relationships beyond the Adam fandom. The majority of Adam's fans are kind, intelligent, generous, witty, (and a little naughty at times), open minded, independent minded, etc..and are often a reflection of Adam. He attracts many fans who are similar to him, who "get" him... He also inspires some to the point of cray-dom: Pushing and shoving to try to get closer to the stage, to him..I know the feeling: we all wish to be close to him..and tell him with our sometimes trembling voices "Thank you for your courage to be YOU.." if we can squeak it out... Is he a "god"? Hell, no! He's one of us, a human being in search of love, happiness, career fulfillment, an appreciation of life and what it brings us. His approach to life and his humble thankfulness to his fans and the Universe are commendable. He is in some ways a throw-back to the 60's and 70's when there was a feeling of hope for the future of humanity..an openness and love for mankind, when discrimination toward some of our fellow humans was being tossed aside. Another reason I find him to be a lovely human being. Except that he is the one being discriminated against now at times. The treatment he sometimes receives from those who feel he doesn't deserve success or happiness because of his sexual orientation miss all of that completely. They miss out on "knowing" this lovely and sweet and talented human being.
Part Two: (continued from 2:54 PM..)
Soooo...that's why I come here, to help to spread the word of Adam and what he's up to..and to flail with the rest of his fans. I don't say everything that crosses my mind (believe it or not!!): I don't talk about some outfit if I think its less than fabulous (tan tunic..), or give my opinion on something he's said on twitter than I know might cause a little controversy..I leave that up to others because you KNOW damn good and well someone else will! I'm here to celebrate all that is right and beautiful about him, not nit pick him to pieces. He gets that from other sites on the internet (and sometimes here!). All to f-ing often. It makes me sad. I sometimes comment on those sites, but for the most part avoid the ones I know will be populated with haters. 24/7 should be a safe place for Adam fans. It usually is. But sometimes it is not. Everyone is entitled to an opinion but criticizing another fan because they are "too positive" and "too supportive" of Adam is sort of laughable. And again, sad. I too am frustrated as hell that he doesn't get radio play like he should in the US..And I really don't think its fair to blame Adam, because he is a gay man, and is proud of who he is. He is asked questions, he politely answers. Every time. This country has a long way to go in its attitudes toward the GLBT community. And I feel that Adam will be a positive catalyst for change, given time and visibility. But right now the struggle is ongoing. I'm very proud of him for inadvertently being the first out gay singer to have a #1 Billboard album. Nothing and no one can ever take that away from him. I celebrate Adam's victories and cheer him on. Does he bitch and moan about the fact his album dropped on Billboard this past week? No... He just keeps going, working his ass off, and he will ultimately be rewarded for that..And in fact he is, every day. The most he asks from us, his fans, is to request his music. He is living his dream. He has a good, solid, and loving relationship in his life. What more does a human being need? Oh, and he has some fabulous, "OG", hard-core fans who love him. I feel very proud to be one of those. Its not my place to "tell Adam what to do..." nor is it any other fan's job to tell him how to live his life or what to do with his career. That is called "entitled" and he doesn't deserve that and he doesn't appreciate it either. He IS doing just fine..in spite of the speed bumps along the way. One of these days soon, he'll be doing even "finer"...Give him time....Who knows what fabulous things he'll be doing just a few years from now. I'm happy to share his journey, wherever it takes him, as a proud fan...
By the way, yes, I have a son (about the same age as Adam) of whom I am very proud. He too is a fan, as are all of my family. He is also an adult and makes his own decisions about his life, good and bad. I love him unconditionally and support his decisions. That's all you need to know. My private life is my own. My "Adam life" is an open book. Obviously. Some parting thoughts.
“Love overcomes hate. Love has no color. Love has no orientation. All is love.” ~ Adam Lambert "
"I think I reserve the right to talk about my own sexuality...I can either get irritated and let this drive me nuts, or laugh at it. ~ Adam Lambert"
Glitzylady - you are a class act, like Adam. Thank you so much for not spreading any negativity.
You expressed perfectly my frustration that Adam is not being played on radio stations all across the US. They still don't understand that he is the ultimate talent in Pop/Rock music today. I feel that he should be known by everyone, that he should be as popular as Elvis or Michael Jackson.
Even though Adam is not hitting the top as quickly or as easily as we would like, I predict that in 10-20 years from now, he will be the ONE that people remember.
Long live Adam!!
JB
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