Yahoo.com‘s Shawn Amos made an approach to name some of the gay icons in the pop music.
Adam is listed together with Freddie Mercury, Madonna, Rufus Wainwright, Barbara Streisand and Elton John….
Personally, I am still not sure what was the idea the author would like to communicate and the whole article makes me slightly uncomfortable.
But at least, the author comes also closer to Adam’s debut album:
The album is an exercise in production overload and musical ADD. Lambert (and his handlers) want to make sure no part of the Lambert army is left unsatisfied. “For Your Entertainment” bounces between Euro-disco, rock bombast, power ballads, and ’80s synth attacks. It’s an album seemingly made by a focus group instead of musicians.
And back to the point:
Despite the musical hopscotch, one thing is consistent: Lambert’s gayness. For Your Entertainment” is unmistakably an album meant for gay greatness. The Glambert has joined the ranks of the great gay icons. In fact, with this album (and what is certain to be an insanely overblown tour), Lambert is staking his claim as THE gay musical icon. The cover alone should secure his spot. It’s a pretty gay cover.
It’s also a bold move. Clearly, Lambert senses a changing of the guard is imminent, as the top tier of iconic gay performers — Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Cher anyone? — has gone unchallenged for years. He even brought in fellow contemporary gay icon Lady Gaga (on her song “Fever”) to help him claim his throne.
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#1 by M.L. - November 9th, 2009 at 04:59
Can’t they just call him a singer?!?! The gay thing is practically getting old.
#2 by admin - November 9th, 2009 at 10:48
lol! of course, think so too – I guess it is all about to write an articel with Adam Lambert in it , so the author makes sure he will get some clicks!
#3 by Mary Renk - November 9th, 2009 at 12:54
The “writer” always refers to Adam as “Gay” Everything. Why?
Why not:
Adam is a PHENOMENAL Entertainer!
(rather than a “gay Entertainer”)
Adam’s “FYE” cover is an ‘Homage’ to the 80′s! (not a gay Cover)
Adam’s “FYE” is Destined for GREATNESS!
(not “gay Greatness”)
Adam’s album if for EVERYONE!
(not just LGBT)
Adam has Great & Far-reaching APPEAL!
(rather than, “gayness”)
Adam NEVER said he was an ICON, let alone a “Gay Icon”.
Adam’s album was put together by some of the BEST Muscians in the WORLD! And NOT by a “focus group”.
I agree with You, Alex. He probably, did write the “article” about ADAM LAMBERT just to get noticed.
But why not a GREAT Article about ADAM with SUBSTANCE!
Rather than a piece of fluff on the “writer’s” views on what “Gay” is…
Thank You, Alex for letting me speak my Peace!
#4 by jaberone - November 9th, 2009 at 15:50
Let’s get over talking about gay, and move on!
ADAM is an iconic singer/performer and that is what counts! He is a great entertainer, an honest, open, charming, handsome guy whose talent far surpasses most all singers today.
I want his name to be recognized for his professionalism and great music!