Last week’s American Idol finale featured performances from the likes of Kiss, Carlos Santana, Jason Mraz, Rod Stewart, and even Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor who performed "We Are The Champions" with Idol-hopefuls Adam Lambert and Kris Allen. While Kris Allen went on to win the competition, many speculated a big future for Lambert… some even going so far as to suggest Lambert could take over vocal duties for the now Paul Rodgers-less Queen.
And apparently guitarist
Brian May isn’t against the idea. Speaking in an email interview with
RollingStone.com, he says, "
Amongst all that furor, there wasn’t really a quiet moment to talk, but [drummer Roger Taylor] and I are definitely hoping to have a meaningful conversation with him at some point. It’s not like we, as Queen, would rush into coalescing with another singer just like that. It isn’t that easy. But I’d certainly like to work with Adam. That is one amazing instrument he has there."
Regarding how he feels about American Idol being a launching point for rock singers, May writes, "You’d have to define ‘legitimate’ first. The long-term answer has to be that, if you have enough talent and enough will to succeed, you will get there by whatever route presents itself. Once you have scaled the castle walls, with the sword in your hand, it matters little how you got there."
He adds, "I’ve not always been positive about shows like this, but there is no doubt that it offers a door to some real genuine talent along the way. Both those boys are well worthy of big success. So it’s pointless for someone like me to stand on the sidelines jeering. I’m confident Adam will make great use of this wonderful opportunity. I hope I’m there to see it."
Queen parted ways with singer Paul Rodgers earlier this month after four years of performing and recording as Queen + Paul Rodgers. The breakup came without animosity and Rodgers says he is open with working with the band again.
So what do you all think about Adam Lambert? You can check out footage of him performing Led Zeppelin’s "Whole Lotta Love" here.
Report by David Lowe-Bianco.
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