Even though he didn't win American Idol in May of 2009, he finished as the runner-up and has been discovered as one of the best new voices on the music scene. Adam Lambert is bringing the glamour back to rock. So, why is he so different? Lambert has a voice that can belt out the notes AND seamlessly transition from one pitch to another that flows like silk. Lambert has trained his voice well, and has had tons of practice from performing since childhood. He has appeared in musicals, cabaret as well as rock shows. Not only that, but Adam Lambert is a huge fan of gothic clothing, fashion and style.
After high school, he moved to Orange County California to attend college. After only 5 weeks, he had a change of heart, and decided to go after his real dream of performing.
By 2004, Lambert was making a name for himself through small parts around the Los Angeles area. He played a small role in The Ten Commandments at the Kodak Theatre alongside film actor Val Kilmer. He also began performing at The Zodiac Show. During his time with Zodiac, Lambert wowed fellow performers with his vocal range where he began writing his own music. His "Crawl Through Fire," was written in collaboration with Madonna's guitarist Monte Pittman. His incredible vocal range will put him in a league with some of the best singers of the rock era.
American Idol - Season 8: The 5 Song EP
Adam Lambert Rockstar (the Starlight Mix)
“Tracks of My Tears.” , “Ring of Fire” , “Play That Funky Music.” were just some of the songs he sang on American idol. His performance of the 2001 Gary Jules' arrangement of the song "Mad World" earned a standing ovation from the show's harshest critic, Simon Cowell. His vocal range, along with his jet-black hair and heavy mascara, earned him comparisons to glam rockers like Freddie Mercury and Gene Simmons.
