Adam Lambert: ‘I’m trying to keep Freddie Mercury’s memory alive’
By Sam Rigby
Adam Lambert has admitted that he could never replace Freddie Mercury in Queen.
The American Idol star is currently serving as frontman for the band on their world tour, which hits the UK this month.
On whether he could ever fill Mercury’s shoes, Lambert told Classic Rock Magazine: “There’s never going to be another, and I’m not replacing him. That’s not what I’m doing.
“I’m trying to keep the memory alive, and remind people how amazing he was, without imitating him. I’m trying to share with the audience how much he inspired me.”
Brian May praised Lambert’s performance during their recent shows, saying that he is the first person “who can do all the Queen catalogue without blinking”.
“He is a gift from god,” he said.
Roger Taylor added: “He’s incredibly musical, and we certainly take anything he says quite seriously.”
Queen and Adam Lambert’s UK tour will begin at Newcastle’s Metro Radio Arena on Tuesday, January 13.
You can read Queen and Adam Lambert’s full interview in the latest issue of Classic Rock Magazine , which is out now.
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