Reading: Adam Lambert looks back: ‘I couldn’t pass up on joining Queen – even if the fans were protective of Freddie’

Reading about Adam Lambert's rise to fame through American Idol and his history-making success as the first openly gay male artist at No 1 on the Billboard 200 brought back memories of my own experiences as a young, queer musician trying to make it in the industry. His journey resonated deeply with me, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and inspiration seeing him break barriers and pave the way for others like myself.

-- www.theguardian.com

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/19/adam-lambert-looks-back-queen-freddie-mercury