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Post by sizzling63 on Feb 17, 2016 0:18:02 GMT -5
Byron Cooke @byroncooke 21m21 minutes ago Just added a new @spotify playlist : My Top 10 @adamlambert Songs EVER. What do you think?
… I highly approve! Great to see "Heavy Fire" in there and "Shady" on top. If there was a Top 12 I would love to have "The Light" included and "Chokehold" as well Good picks from every era though.
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Post by Q3 on Feb 17, 2016 0:22:11 GMT -5
O/T -- but this is David Bowie giving out an award in 1975. If you have never seen it, it is pretty amazing. youtu.be/CT79ysge1bMQ3....do you have any ideas what an artist with the potential of Adam needs to do to get to the place the top tier of artists like Bowie, get to. The only one actively working at all with this level of reverence today is, arguably, Prince. He has this stature for many of the same reasons Bowie et al from years past did....you always have to pay to enjoy him. Familiarity has always eventually bred contempt...or at least, boredom. Is it even possible for a current artist to gain this level of 'stardom' or has the playing field changed so much that this is not possible any more? I remember the discussions re the merits of how Colonel Parker managed Elvis...you famously almost never saw him unless you paid for the privilege...and that is why his TV appearance were so special....but Parker then over exposed Elvis in b and c grade exploitive films and undid all the good done in other ways.... I don't think Adam would thrive in the isolation necessary these days to gain the sense of mystery Prince enjoys...it must be a very private life he lives. Do you see another way to gain the respect without going as mainstream as he has been doing this last iteration of himself we now see....There is a reason Elton John is not as iconic as Bowie and I suspect that is more to do with his exposure than talent. I guess this is the classic Scylla and Charybdis of fame isn't it... For all of how many here were beating up on Gaga yesterday, she is still the only pop artist really putting themselves out there these days and I suppose that is what I loved so much about her performance. I agree it was pretty frenetic at times...but damn, it was daring. I hate seeing Adam keeping his performing down low, so to speak. He was wonderful at the Grammy party, but he has done that in a far more exciting way many times...the first half of the performance was especially controlled....this is definitely not the same man who thrilled us all with WLL at Fantasy Springs...and a little of me misses that, even though I understand.... Sorry if I upset anyone....that absolutely is not what I mean to do...nor am I niggling or poking...and I have a busy day so I won't even see the hate responses for a few hours, I think,...I really do think on this and I do not have an answer....I don't think Adam does either....just wondering...musing... Bowie was not a top tier artist in 1978 (6 years into his career) -- yes, he was playing larger venues than Adam by then, but the tickets were very inexpensive. Each artist has their own unique career path although there are some similarities. What worked in 1956 (Elvis) or 1976 (Bowie) really can't be applied to 2016. Look at some of the early Bowie performances (1971 - 1974) and compare them to what his performances were like in 1978-1984 when he was quite restrained. Very similar to Adam. I am in the minority -- I loved Fantasy Springs at the time, but I am more interested in Adam evolving as a vocalist and musician and performer. I really enjoyed the holiday concerts and thought he was the best I have ever seen him. But as I have said many time. He could wear a plain t and jeans, cover his hair with a hat, sit on a stool and sing anything, and I would be happy.
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Post by sizzling63 on Feb 17, 2016 0:30:23 GMT -5
I sure wish Nile had gotten his way and worked with multiple artists for a Bowie tribute. Knowing how much Nile loves Adam, I'm sure he would have been included in the tribute. But it's over and done with now. I read the article link. Looks like scads of UK Bowie fans are really unhappy with the way the performance was done. I know people have many opinions on the actual performance. To me, using this tribute as a commercial was tasteless and is what I find so utterly disgusting. I won't even touch on the topic of multiple artists or I'll get derailed. That's a whole other can of worms, isn't it? Doesn't seem like it was much about Bowie, was it? I was very frustrated last night and still am, but it helps to vent here. I won't go on any social media sites and feed into the hype they want.
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Post by 3ku1 on Feb 17, 2016 0:31:12 GMT -5
My parents think Adam was born in the wrong era. If it was the 70s. He be as big as if not bigger. Then Bowie, Adam.Ant, Freddie etc. Adams a throwback. Hes also a weird theatre kid making it in the pop world. He stands out like a massive pimple lol. Hes right its llike High school. Taylor's the popular head cheerleader. Then theirs Adam. Hence why when I hear oh he nedds to be restrained like Buble or Smith. Heck no. Adams over the top. And lives on the edge. The world needs Adam Lambert. I dont know how big he welll become. But he has steady success. In some ways thats better. Bieber is miserable. Gagas felt the pitfalls def.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2016 0:39:07 GMT -5
Lots of comments in the last hour mentioning Adam. A legend? WTF! Add this to the list of words that no longer have real meaning
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Post by sizzling63 on Feb 17, 2016 0:42:12 GMT -5
Q3....do you have any ideas what an artist with the potential of Adam needs to do to get to the place the top tier of artists like Bowie, get to. The only one actively working at all with this level of reverence today is, arguably, Prince. He has this stature for many of the same reasons Bowie et al from years past did....you always have to pay to enjoy him. Familiarity has always eventually bred contempt...or at least, boredom. Is it even possible for a current artist to gain this level of 'stardom' or has the playing field changed so much that this is not possible any more? I remember the discussions re the merits of how Colonel Parker managed Elvis...you famously almost never saw him unless you paid for the privilege...and that is why his TV appearance were so special....but Parker then over exposed Elvis in b and c grade exploitive films and undid all the good done in other ways.... I don't think Adam would thrive in the isolation necessary these days to gain the sense of mystery Prince enjoys...it must be a very private life he lives. Do you see another way to gain the respect without going as mainstream as he has been doing this last iteration of himself we now see....There is a reason Elton John is not as iconic as Bowie and I suspect that is more to do with his exposure than talent. I guess this is the classic Scylla and Charybdis of fame isn't it... For all of how many here were beating up on Gaga yesterday, she is still the only pop artist really putting themselves out there these days and I suppose that is what I loved so much about her performance. I agree it was pretty frenetic at times...but damn, it was daring. I hate seeing Adam keeping his performing down low, so to speak. He was wonderful at the Grammy party, but he has done that in a far more exciting way many times...the first half of the performance was especially controlled....this is definitely not the same man who thrilled us all with WLL at Fantasy Springs...and a little of me misses that, even though I understand.... Sorry if I upset anyone....that absolutely is not what I mean to do...nor am I niggling or poking...and I have a busy day so I won't even see the hate responses for a few hours, I think,...I really do think on this and I do not have an answer....I don't think Adam does either....just wondering...musing... Bowie was not a top tier artist in 1978 (6 years into his career) -- yes, he was playing larger venues than Adam by then, but the tickets were very inexpensive. Each artist has their own unique career path although there are some similarities. What worked in 1956 (Elvis) or 1976 (Bowie) really can't be applied to 2016. Look at some of the early Bowie performances (1971 - 1974) and compare them to what his performances were like in 1978-1984 when he was quite restrained. Very similar to Adam. I am in the minority -- I loved Fantasy Springs at the time, but I am more interested in Adam evolving as a vocalist and musician and performer. I really enjoyed the holiday concerts and thought he was the best I have ever seen him. But as I have said many time. He could wear a plain t and jeans, cover his hair with a hat, sit on a stool and sing anything, and I would be happy. Sure you are in the minority? I'll join haha. When I saw Adam for the holiday concert at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix I was ecstatic! Best solo concert for me so far. Loved the setlist, his energy, and the overall flow. I didn't even notice that Adam covered his tush with a flannel until the very end lol.
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Post by 3ku1 on Feb 17, 2016 0:42:25 GMT -5
Lol no Adam, no Sam. Come on. Adam was ThE true trail blazer in 09
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2016 0:45:55 GMT -5
Lol no Adam, no Sam. Come on. Adam was ThE true trail blazer in 09 What a crazy site that is, just scrolled around a bit and there is this one posted today also - same by line. Anything for clicks I think celebmix.com/adam-lambert-the-first-openly-gay-artist-to-pave-the-road-for-lgbtq-artists-around-the-worldAdam Lambert: The First Openly Gay Artist To Pave The Road For LGBTQ Artists EVERYWHERE 2 ADAM LAMBERT: AN ICONIC HERO WHO BEAUTIFULLY PAVED THE ROAD FOR LGBTQ ARTISTS EVERYWHERE DANNII C.FEBRUARY 17, 2016 Before we had Sam Smith, Lady Gaga, Troye Sivan, etc, we had the fabulous Adam Lambert, whose courageous ability to instantly announce he was gay to the world, didn’t scare him one bit. In fact, it helped many other people come out more comfortably. Seeing so much spark in Adam, prompted many people to be comfortable in themselves especially in a time where it was (and still is unfortunately) a music industry taboo to be an artist and be gay. Slowly but surely, things have changed. But it’s important to remember the artists who have led the path for others. Lambert will always be remembered for his impact even BEFORE the 2010 decade started. Not only was Adam the first openly gay artist to be signed to a major record label, but was the first openly gay artist to top the album charts (which he proudly did with album, Trespassing that debuted at number ONE the Billboard 200). His LGBTQ advocacy and social activism should also not be taken for granted. He’s lent his voice to many major projects including the ‘It Gets Better’ campaign and The Trevor Project’s ‘Live Proud Campaign’. GLAAD has also honored him with the prestigious Davidson/Valentini Award, which is an “award presented to an openly LGBT media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting equality for the LGBT community. Previous Davidson/Valentini honorees include Lee Daniels, Chad Allen, Ilene Chaiken, Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman, Alec Mapa, B.D. Wong, and Sandra Bernhard.We continue to expect great things from Mr. Lambert and thank him greatly for his music”. Adam Lambert: The First Openly Gay Artist To Pave The Road For LGBTQ Artists EVERYWHERE 1 He was also named one of the 18 greatest gay icons of our generation, listed by rukkle.com! Overall, it’s immensely great to say that Adam Lambert is a true icon that will continue to make great music and inspire everyone around to always be themselves. Tag us on Twitter @celebmix and let’s have a toast to a legendary hero!
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Post by DancyGeorgia on Feb 17, 2016 2:46:16 GMT -5
Lol no Adam, no Sam. Come on. Adam was ThE true trail blazer in 09 What a crazy site that is, just scrolled around a bit and there is this one posted today also - same by line. Anything for clicks I think celebmix.com/adam-lambert-the-first-openly-gay-artist-to-pave-the-road-for-lgbtq-artists-around-the-worldAdam Lambert: The First Openly Gay Artist To Pave The Road For LGBTQ Artists EVERYWHERE 2 ADAM LAMBERT: AN ICONIC HERO WHO BEAUTIFULLY PAVED THE ROAD FOR LGBTQ ARTISTS EVERYWHERE DANNII C.FEBRUARY 17, 2016 Before we had Sam Smith, Lady Gaga, Troye Sivan, etc, we had the fabulous Adam Lambert, whose courageous ability to instantly announce he was gay to the world, didn’t scare him one bit. In fact, it helped many other people come out more comfortably. Seeing so much spark in Adam, prompted many people to be comfortable in themselves especially in a time where it was (and still is unfortunately) a music industry taboo to be an artist and be gay. Slowly but surely, things have changed. But it’s important to remember the artists who have led the path for others. Lambert will always be remembered for his impact even BEFORE the 2010 decade started. Not only was Adam the first openly gay artist to be signed to a major record label, but was the first openly gay artist to top the album charts (which he proudly did with album, Trespassing that debuted at number ONE the Billboard 200). His LGBTQ advocacy and social activism should also not be taken for granted. He’s lent his voice to many major projects including the ‘It Gets Better’ campaign and The Trevor Project’s ‘Live Proud Campaign’. GLAAD has also honored him with the prestigious Davidson/Valentini Award, which is an “award presented to an openly LGBT media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting equality for the LGBT community. Previous Davidson/Valentini honorees include Lee Daniels, Chad Allen, Ilene Chaiken, Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman, Alec Mapa, B.D. Wong, and Sandra Bernhard.We continue to expect great things from Mr. Lambert and thank him greatly for his music”. Adam Lambert: The First Openly Gay Artist To Pave The Road For LGBTQ Artists EVERYWHERE 1 He was also named one of the 18 greatest gay icons of our generation, listed by rukkle.com! Overall, it’s immensely great to say that Adam Lambert is a true icon that will continue to make great music and inspire everyone around to always be themselves. Tag us on Twitter @celebmix and let’s have a toast to a legendary hero! Oh, I think she/he read her comments, did some research, saw the error of her ways, and decided to write a new article that basically corrected her previous article. Have to give her credit for that as many writers would have just gotten upset with all the correction and not bothered to write a more informed article.
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