Adam Lambert In First American Idol Audition Performing Bohemian Rhapsody

Jul 10, 2020 by apost team

Adam Lambert, who grew up in San Diego, California, is undoubtedly a talented singer. But before his appearance on American Idol back in 2009, Lambert was largely undiscovered. With that said, as soon as Lambert opened his mouth during his first Idol audition to sing Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody, the world couldn't ignore his singing chops.

American Idol Auditions 2009

Everybody sings sometimes. It might be at a party or karaoke in a local joint, even on a recorded video shared on the various social media platforms like Facebook. Some people go further and release their inner fame within the confines of the shower. In either case, it is still amazing when you look at the support or reactions you amass over the period you let loose. What is more surprising is how other people grab their talent and rise in rank to the superstar levels of fame.

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This is the case for Adam Lambert, who, until his audition for American Idol in their eighth season in 2009, was a nobody. Now Adam is a household name with millions of album sales and even more followers globally. Adam became a contestant for the show after amazing the judges at the audition with his ability to hit musical chords that would make Freddie Mercury jealous. By the end of the eighth season of American Idol, Adam Lambert emerged as the runner up despite his killer vocals, according to Biography.com.

Music Career

Since his first appearance in American Idol, Adam has done some amazing things with his talent. He has released several albums with sales to millions of avid fans. The musician has since amassed more followers than we can dare count from every corner of the planet. As an artist, Adam Lambert made a career singing on his own. With several great albums available for his fans, the musician was also privileged to play with another group that catapulted his music career.

Playing With Queen

Queen has monopolized airwaves on radio, TV, and most recently, the internet. When thinking about Queen, the British rock band, one's attention may be drawn to the instrumentals or the seamless art that their voices seem to create. However, you are more than likely to remember the legend of their lead singer Freddie Mercury. Although he has been gone for over two decades, his contribution to the music industry has not gone unnoticed. Adam Lambert had the talent, skill, and opportunity to play with the revolutionized British band, Queen+, as the lead singer. Together with Adam, the group took a successful tour around the world in 2014, adding to the list of the fantastic things that the singer has been able to accomplish, according to Rolling Stone.

What do you think of Adam's American Idol audition? Could you have predicted that he would become one of pop music's household names? Let us know and make sure your friends and family members don't miss out on this nostalgic video.