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Post by mszue on Sept 25, 2014 12:00:37 GMT -5
I think we must remind ourselves of his pride in our level of support when we start doubting ourselves as a fandom and question whether his comments 'to us' [such as the recent 'keep it up'] are meant to be sarcastic!!
"I was definitely taken aback," Ameruoso tells HNGN. "He said, 'My fans are the most loyal, you'll see,' and a lot of artists say that, but he was right. His fans are absolutely the most supportive and loyal."
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Post by lelemaple on Sept 25, 2014 12:08:22 GMT -5
Adam Lambert: HNGN EXCLUSIVE Behind-The-Scenes Footage from Recent Photo ShootBy Michael Lello m.lello@hngn.com www.hngn.com/articles/43649/20140925/adam-lambert-hngn-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-footage-from-photo-shoot.htm Adam Lambert poses with a pair of Elvis Presley's sunglasses for "Shades Of Elvis," a best-selling book published by photographer Christopher Ameruoso and Priscilla Presley. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER AMERUOSO EXCLUSIVELY FOR HNGN (Photo : Christopher Ameruoso)
Adam Lambert's fans have earned a reputation for their fierce loyalty to the "American Idol" star and chart-topping singer. Photographer Christopher Ameruoso experienced that passion first-hand after he and Priscilla Presley published the best-selling book "Shades of Elvis," which features more than 75 celebrities wearing Elvis' personally owned iconic sunglasses, including Johnny Depp, Elton John, Ozzy Osbourne, Snoop Dogg, Robert Plant, Cher, Steven Tyler, Celine Dion and Willie Nelson. Of all the A-list artists' fanbases Ameruoso heard from, Lambert's was the loudest. "I was definitely taken aback," Ameruoso tells HNGN. "He said, 'My fans are the most loyal, you'll see,' and a lot of artists say that, but he was right. His fans are absolutely the most supportive and loyal." Today, HNGN presents exclusive footage from Ameruoso's shoot with Lambert for "Shades of Elvis." Watch it here. (embedded in the article and same as the YouTube above) Lambert recently wrapped up a concert tour as the new singer for Queen, and last week it was announced that the flamboyant performer will be a guest judge for "American Idol's" upcoming season, filling in for Keith Urban due to the recent passing of the father of Urban's wife, Nicole Kidman. During the process of making "Shades of Elvis," Lambert not only impressed the photographer with his talent and humility, but he also made quite an impression on Elvis' former wife Priscilla. "First and foremost he's very talented," she tells HNGN. "He's a full-fledged entertainer and he isn't afraid to take risks. He's a showman from the inside and out." So would The King have been a "Glambert," a name Adam's fans have given themselves? "Elvis liked anyone who was beyond good at what they did," Priscilla says. "Adam challenges himself. Always striving to be the best he can be at anything he does. He's passionate about his work and it shows. How can anyone not appreciate that in a performer?" [Full Disclosure: Michael Q. Bullerdick, HNGN's President & Editorial Director edited Priscilla Presley and Christopher Ameruoso's forewards for "Shades of Elvis"] Priscilla went to the QAL show at the Forum and loved it. I remember seeing it on Twitter. |
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Post by coo.coo.ca.choo on Sept 25, 2014 12:15:39 GMT -5
When I think of "hands on" I think of someone who hasn't learned yet to "delegate or die". Brian and Roger seem to be surrounded by a huge crew some of which have been with them for years. With that, comes the confidence that things will run pretty smoothly without them checking and rechecking things. Adam doesn't have that support around him at this point. So, the trust that things will be done "just right" isn't fully actualized. As he travels and performs and builds his support system, that ability to "let go" will come.
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Post by lelemaple on Sept 25, 2014 12:22:44 GMT -5
When I think of "hands on" I think of someone who hasn't learned yet to "delegate or die". Brian and Roger seem to be surrounded by a huge crew some of which have been with them for years. With that, comes the confidence that things will run pretty smoothly without them checking and rechecking things. Adam doesn't have that support around him at this point. So, the trust that things will be done "just right" isn't fully actualized. As he travels and performs and builds his support system, that ability to "let go" will come. Exactly. Does he have the equivalent of a Jim Beach in his corner? That guy is pretty fantastic from what I've read. Hopefully he will have someone with that type of loyalty. |
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Post by shimoli710 on Sept 25, 2014 13:13:19 GMT -5
In a recent Idol interview, Adam talked about lightening up, not being so hard on himself, and keeping in mind that music is fun. Great sentiments we would all agree. But, is this a new insight or attitude for Adam? Not at all. He has said something similar in interviews ever since Idol and the AMAs. If I learned anything new about Adam from his latest statements, it may be that Adam, for all his sunny, positive, upbeat disposition/appearance, has a constant battle with his darker side. He has actually admitted that in previous interviews as well. But, the frequency of this topic of lightening up, having fun, and appreciating what he has, has caused me to ponder why he keeps mentioning it. I would not be surprised if Adam's dark side is deeper, darker, and more prevalent than he shows us. I am not saying anything profound here. But, I think of Robin Williams, who was so creative, so funny, so witty, and seemed always to be up to the extent that he was living in a perpetual state of euphoria almost. Yet, his darker side finally won out, sadly. No, not thinking Adam is suicidal. Not worried about him. Just thinking that our bright light has his own darker hours and demons, too. I don't see much of a connection here. I always found it nearly impossible to watch an unscripted Robin Williams. He was too manic. Someone exhibiting such incredible highs, had to sink to incredible lows. His suicide didn't surprise me. As for Adam and the Queen tour, his job was to entertain. Brian and Roger consulted Adam, but the business headaches belonged to Queen. For his own tours, Adam was the headliner and the ultimate business manager. His work didn't end with the concert's finale. He was responsible for his band, dancers, crew, transportation, and a million other things involved in a tour. The GNT and WAG World tours had to be exhausting. Then I picture Adam, after a Queen concert.
He's running out of the stage door, in a bathrobe, pockets stuffed with millions of dollars, to a waiting private jet!I love this image! :D |
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Post by 4EverAdam on Sept 25, 2014 13:26:15 GMT -5
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Post by 4EverAdam on Sept 25, 2014 13:26:53 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2014 13:31:29 GMT -5
In a recent Idol interview, Adam talked about lightening up, not being so hard on himself, and keeping in mind that music is fun. Great sentiments we would all agree. But, is this a new insight or attitude for Adam? Not at all. He has said something similar in interviews ever since Idol and the AMAs. If I learned anything new about Adam from his latest statements, it may be that Adam, for all his sunny, positive, upbeat disposition/appearance, has a constant battle with his darker side. He has actually admitted that in previous interviews as well. But, the frequency of this topic of lightening up, having fun, and appreciating what he has, has caused me to ponder why he keeps mentioning it. I would not be surprised if Adam's dark side is deeper, darker, and more prevalent than he shows us. I am not saying anything profound here. But, I think of Robin Williams, who was so creative, so funny, so witty, and seemed always to be up to the extent that he was living in a perpetual state of euphoria almost. Yet, his darker side finally won out, sadly. No, not thinking Adam is suicidal. Not worried about him. Just thinking that our bright light has his own darker hours and demons, too. I agree. I think any ambitious creative person is going to have a level of questioning and self doubt. Clearly, that is what he spoke to so often during the Trespassing era. I would guess that some of it comes from wanting to deliver the perfect product every time. Another component would be the ebb and flow from the euphoria of being on stage to the dullness of being an every day person off stage. I truly cannot image being in the fishbowl that is his life and not have it mess with your mind. Balls of Steel are needed. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2014 13:35:27 GMT -5
Guess I created a bit of chaos after I left the thread last night..  Sorry, Adamme..I quoted the wrong poster. So many 'm's'..so little time...oof. I'll look more carefully next time. Mys*&@^#r...ROLF...the neck harness Adam wears vas a leetle joke, bb. Could be made out of kryptonite for all I know, but I was just rolling with the gold theme. I do believe Adam might have some thingses that ARE worth more than my house, tho....  Thanks for the Atopers who pulled me out of the muck.  And 4EverAdam for finding the neck piece..wonder how much that sucker weighs? |
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