Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert is an American singer and performer who rose to fame as runner-up on *American Idol* in 2009.
Known for his theatrical style and powerful vocal range, he became the lead vocalist of Queen in 2011, touring with founding members Brian May and Roger Taylor.
Lambert was among the first openly gay artists to achieve mainstream pop success in the United States.
Broadcast singing contest
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- runner-upCompetition's silver finisher
- finaleConcluding part of performance
- contestantCompetition participant
Simon Cowell · Paula Abdul · Randy Jackson · votes · viewers · Fox · reality TV · live show
Decorative metallic flecks
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- eyelinerCosmetic for lid rims
- makeupProducts for beautifying faces
- platformsElevated flat surfaces
androgyny · flamboyant · extravagance · costume · flashy · sparkle · shimmer · drama
Essential meaning or import
- falsettoArtificially elevated singing register
- beltingForceful chest-voice singing
- vibratoOscillating pitch effect
- rangeExtent of variation
power · control · high notes · riffs · runs · pitch · tone · technique
Visually striking event
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
- BroadwayManhattan theatrical district
- dramaticStrikingly expressive or sudden
stage presence · costume changes · choreography · lights · diva · extravaganza · We Will Rock You · Rocky Horror
- frontmanLead performer of group
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
- Bohemian RhapsodyQueen's operatic rock suite
- touringTraveling for pleasure
Brian May · Roger Taylor · legacy · tribute · arena · anthem · showman · icon
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- outNot present here
- iconPictorial screen symbol
representation · community · activism · trailblazer · equality · cover story · Rolling Stone · authenticity
American Idol
Broadcast singing contest
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- runner-upCompetition's silver finisher
- finaleConcluding part of performance
Simon Cowell · Paula Abdul · Randy Jackson · contestant · votes · viewers · Fox · reality TV · live show · golden ticket
glitter
Decorative metallic flecks
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- eyelinerCosmetic for lid rims
- makeupProducts for beautifying faces
platforms · androgyny · flamboyant · extravagance · costume · flashy · sparkle · shimmer · drama · boldness
tenor
Essential meaning or import
- falsettoArtificially elevated singing register
- beltingForceful chest-voice singing
- vibratoOscillating pitch effect
range · power · control · high notes · riffs · runs · pitch · tone · technique · resonance
spectacle
Visually striking event
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
- BroadwayManhattan theatrical district
dramatic · stage presence · costume changes · choreography · lights · diva · extravaganza · We Will Rock You · Rocky Horror · musical theater
Freddie Mercury
- frontmanLead performer of group
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
- Bohemian RhapsodyQueen's operatic rock suite
Brian May · Roger Taylor · touring · legacy · tribute · arena · anthem · showman · icon · replacement
pride
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- outNot present here
icon · representation · community · activism · trailblazer · equality · cover story · Rolling Stone · authenticity · empowerment
- LGBTQ IconsRuPaul, Ellen DeGeneres, Freddie Mercury, Elton John, Sylvester
- Reality StarsKim Kardashian, Snooki, Khloe Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kylie Jenner
- Idol SingersKelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Fantasia
Adam LambertJack Johnson
Groundbreaking early heavyweight champion
James Taylor · Ed Sheeran · John Mayer · Jason Mraz · Norah Jones
Adam LambertFreddie Mercury
Robert Plant · Steven Tyler · Mick Jagger · Roger Daltrey · David Lee Roth