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Post by gelly14 on Nov 19, 2012 3:20:39 GMT -5
Anne @anzkuxxx
The way they announced this gig was awesome: they had an ad on the radio that a mega star is coming to Finland and they will tell who it c
Anne @anzkuxxx
c. is on Mon at 9am, The at 9 am they were like "he's almost a Finn, our son-in-law" etc.. :DDDDD
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Post by gelly14 on Nov 19, 2012 3:28:52 GMT -5
www.timeslive.co.za/entertainment/music/2012/11/19/adam-lambert-and-the-drums-electrify-johannesburgAdam Lambert and The Drums electrify Johannesburg
 US pop sensation Adam Lambert hit South African shores with one big gay bang and brought the house down at Johannesburg's Coca-Cola Dome on Friday night. Let me say this; I am not particularly a fan of Lambert. But I have to admit, this showman is bloody talented. His voice is stunning and his entertainment factor is through the roof. I've been to some epic shows and this one, even with its basic artist-dance troupe setup, was up there with one of the greats. 30-year-old Lambert was the runner-up in the eighth season of reality music show American Idol in 2009, and shot to fame with his first album For Your Entertainment. His latest album, Trespassing, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling more than 77 000 copies. But enough about his achievements. The biggest to date is that he is a natural born entertainer in glorious theatricality who can get anyone on their feet - even me in all my rock puritan snobbery. With just two dancers, two awesomely fat momma backup singers and a full band behind him, Lambert gave an electrifying performance that will stick with me for years to come. But what I like most about him is that he's an icon for the young gay community. I am in no way comparing him to Freddie Mercury musically - that's just silly - but in terms of being a voice for youth in a world that hates homosexuality. I have so much respect for what he stands for. He's out and proud, and embraces his sexuality with his performances and activism, with no shame at all for who he is. Many gay artists leave their sexuality as by-the-way in their careers. Lambert uses it. The fact that the crowd was the pink parade and then some showed that Lambert is an symbol of gay pride. He embraces it with every performance. And it's real. It's not put on, it's not for the sake of it and it's coming from a truly genuine place, fuelled by real experience. Gaga stands up for gay rights. So does Madonna and many other artists. But they don't live the reality that Lambert does - being the one ostracised by politicians and narrow-minded groups of individuals. The politics behind his homosexuality is something that straight artists will never come close to. The fact that straight people are standing up for gay rights is great, but this generation needed a face to put to the cause and Lambert is it. I love him for that. His fame and philanthropy allows for broader representation of the LGBTI community in the entertainment industry. His absolutely fabulousness aside, Lambert is one hell of a musician. I think I'm going to buy his albums now. Even if only to dance around to at home. more
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Post by augenpoesie on Nov 19, 2012 3:28:55 GMT -5
 Awwww - seoulmate, you always make my day!  I've posted a couple of your fabulous artwork on weibo and let me tell ya, bb, there were huge hits! Some people wanna know if you're on twitter so they could follow you.  so, are you, bb? And, waving hi to seoulmate.... ;D Maddie - sorry - I have to sob a little...  It always feels so wonderful when my art is appreciated. :wub:  I'm on twitter as tinvei1 (the last one is a one ;-) ) ETA: I just changed my twitter name to augenpoesie to avoid confusion  |
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Post by seoulmate on Nov 19, 2012 3:29:38 GMT -5
Anne @anzkuxxx The way they announced this gig was awesome: they had an ad on the radio that a mega star is coming to Finland and they will tell who it c Anne @anzkuxxx c. is on Mon at 9am, The at 9 am they were like " he's almost a Finn, our son-in-law" etc.. :DDDDD I can't tell you how much I love it when Finland calls Adam "son-in-law". :2tears: :2tears: :2tears: |
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Post by bobo on Nov 19, 2012 3:29:42 GMT -5
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Post by gelly14 on Nov 19, 2012 3:30:10 GMT -5
More pics from the article   |
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Post by seoulmate on Nov 19, 2012 3:37:13 GMT -5
FINALLY A CONCERT REVIEW AND A MIGHTY FINE ONE AT THAT!!!!              
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Post by seoulmate on Nov 19, 2012 3:38:52 GMT -5
bobo... LOL
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Post by DancyGeorgia on Nov 19, 2012 3:41:50 GMT -5
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Post by gelly14 on Nov 19, 2012 3:46:22 GMT -5
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so, are you, bb? 
