Adam Lambert Bio - Life and Career

Singing and Performing as a Child

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Adam Mitchel Lambert was born January 29th, 1982 and raised in San Diego, California. When he was nine, he began appearing in local theatrical productions and soon started vocal lessons. He consequently fell in love with the stage and the art of performing, so he continued to act and sing while attending high school.

Musical Productions

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After a few weeks at college, Lambert dropped out to pursue a career in entertainment. He relocated to Los Angeles and landed roles in a few musicals. His first major production was 2004’s “The Ten Commandments: The Musical,” where he played Joshua, alongside Val Kilmer’s Moses. Lambert also toured with the production of “Wicked” and was hired as a studio singer during this period.

American Idol

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His big break came along in 2009 after he auditioned to be a contestant on the eighth season of the reality television program “American Idol.” During the singing competition’s four-month run, Lambert advanced through the rounds thanks to the judges’ praise and audience votes. His vocal range and enthusiasm for performing in a theatrical style kept him safe week after week and even garnered him standing ovations. Some of Lambert’s most notable performances included his renditions of songs like “Black or White,” “The Tracks of My Tears,” “Mad World,” and “If I Can’t Have You.”

Final

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During the final, he found himself facing off against contestant Kris Allen. He also got the chance to sing “We Are the Champions” with Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor. Though he was ultimately named runner-up, Lambert was quickly signed to RCA Records.

Just because his time on “American Idol” was over didn’t mean he was out of the media spotlight: after he admitted to being gay in Rolling Stone Magazine, he reunited with some of his cast mates on the successful “American Idols LIVE! Tour” that summer.

First Album

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His solo debut dropped in November. For Your Entertainment blended genres such as pop, rock and dance and opened at third place on the Billboard 200 chart. Lambert co-wrote some of the tracks and worked with artists like Lady Gaga, Pink and Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo on others. The album was mostly well-received and included his first top ten single: the Grammy-nominated “Whataya Want from Me.” Lambert also promoted the record with a sexually suggestive and controversy-generating performance of the title cut during the American Music Awards that same year.

Live

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Next, the singer showed off his dramatic vocal abilities and stage presence on “The Glam Nation Tour.” Following the positively reviewed Acoustic Live! EP, Lambert’s contagious live energy and musical talent were captured and released on the 2011 CD/DVD Glam Nation Live.

During this period, he made a number of television appearances, including returning to “American Idol,” and serving as guest judge on the fashion reality show, “Project Runway.” Lambert also performed once again with members of Queen during the MTV Europe Music Awards.

Second Album

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2012 saw the release of Lambert’s sophomore effort, Trespassing. He once again worked with different artists and producers on the album and promoted it with several television appearances and live gigs. The disc’s lead single was the electropop tune “Better Than I Know Myself.”

Queen

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It was also announced that Lambert would reunite with Queen for select performances later that year.

Causes

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In addition to music, Lambert has helped raise money for various charities and is a passionate advocate of equal rights for the LGBT community.

Unique Performer

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His powerful and versatile voice, combined with over-the-top performances, have won over Glamberts around the world. And though he has been influenced by many, Adam Lambert is now most definitely a thriving artist in his own right.