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Post by kathy on Mar 31, 2021 17:00:44 GMT -5
You know, it's annoying when people are nasty to or about Adam on Twitter, but normally I sort of shrug it off. Every celebrity on social media (like just about anyone who's active on social media) has to deal with trolls, and I generally advocate ignoring it rather than amplifying the negativity. But this? Irritates the fuck out of me. Maybe because, like most of you, I've been a fan since AI and remember all the crap Adam had to put up with because of his sexuality. The "he's too gay." The "he's not gay enough." The endless interviews in which there were more questions about his sexual orientation than his music. The Out magazine debacle, with the editorial bashing him for not wanting to discuss politics in his interview, and implying he was a puppet of his management and label to minimize the gay, and warning him that he'd "better get it right" for the sake of his LGBTQ+ brethren. And of course, most of all, the AMAs - which left him largely banned from an entire network, kneecapped his trajectory and, IMO, handicapped his career. And I sure don't remember industry insiders stepping up to support him. He was left pretty much on his own. If he weren't both so talented and so damn charming, he would never have made it through. It's a triumph that he did, and for all that to be conveniently forgotten now is infuriating. Do these people really believe Lil Nas X could do what he did if people like Adam had not preceded him? And Variety...what the hell? Adam deserved to be a part of that article. It's not like it was a short blurb, it was quite lengthy and (selectively) comprehensive. Adam was much nicer to both Variety and Electric Sparks than either deserved. And then there's Tammy. LOL |
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Post by pi on Mar 31, 2021 17:00:57 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Mar 31, 2021 17:02:08 GMT -5
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Post by girldrummer on Mar 31, 2021 17:17:53 GMT -5
cleopatra, thank you so much for your post. I had told myself I needed to step away because my emotions were taking over. Then I go and turn on the tv and there is LNX on a tv commercial, lol. Don't get me wrong, I am happy for him but the hurt remains. They tried to destroy Adam and even his community did not seem to care. They were doing a lot of the bashing too. I remember how hard Adam had to fight but still never regained his footing with ease. And I look as someone like Demi and her drug use and overdose and sleeping with her dealer (according to him) But she is celebrated and never missed a beat on the radio and award shows and even sang the N/A at the SB. And with each setback she comes back with a story of her accomplishment and all is well. Not that I want her punished or anything but it is hard to figure out what Adam's crime was and why it was so big. Now he is almost 40 and the years that should have been the top years are gone. He is a success and a talent still today but these publications and some fans crying about how safe they were and other gay artists did not step up are disgusting. How could someone with so much talent like Adam's not be allowed massive play on the radio in the US? There were no complaints or questions from hardly anyone in the industry or his community? Now they want to know why he (and other gay artists) did not dance on a stripper pole and show more gay erotica? Give me a break. Just wrote a masterful reply to you, but touched the keyboard wrong and it disappeared. Crap. I really like your post. It's all so darn complicated. Demi is so high on the totem pole that her transgressions become badges of honor and they do her no harm at all. Adam's AMA "sin" was early in his fame and took everyone by surprise. He wasn't just the cute, nice but edgy Idol guy. He paid a huge price, I think. Nobody was ready for such a thing, thought it seems so insignificant now. Wrong place, wrong time. Adam's thirties should have seen him floating among those at the top of the heap. No one denies his vocal talent. But his broad acceptance has been tough, especially in the US. It's funny how the UK and Aust. and NZ and Asia and Europe embrace him a lot more easily. That's where he does more radio and TV interviews. They are more accepting and more interested. The US not so much. Funny how the times change and those who made significant inroads are quickly forgotten. It's always the new kid who has "broken new ground where no one has gone before." Yeah, right. Adam is luck to have a loyal fanbase. He has managed to keep himself out there despite lack of radio exposure. The next five years will be very critical. Adam is getting involved in other aspects of music. That's great, as long as we always hear him sing. |
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Post by girldrummer on Mar 31, 2021 17:19:23 GMT -5
And Adam should have been mentioned in that Variety article. He's more significant than SS, IMO.
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Post by deb5anne on Mar 31, 2021 17:23:17 GMT -5
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Post by deb5anne on Mar 31, 2021 17:27:20 GMT -5
And Adam should have been mentioned in that Variety article. He's more significant than SS, IMO. I agree with everything everyone is saying. I tweeted Variety as nuch for my own satisfaction as anything. I'm still disgusted that Velvet didn't get any Grammy nominations. |
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Post by DancyGeorgia on Mar 31, 2021 18:26:22 GMT -5
@riskyladyfla: @electricsparks3 @adamlambert @lilnasx You mean in a video, right? Because on tour and on live tv he did. Adam on tour in New Orleans 2010 and on rest of 115 gig world tour youtu.be/U0LbhKt9FTo Amsterdam youtu.be/lrhSoDnUdYM and in 2013 and 2016 tours |
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Post by pi on Mar 31, 2021 18:50:59 GMT -5
And Adam should have been mentioned in that Variety article. He's more significant than SS, IMO. I agree with everything everyone is saying. I tweeted Variety as nuch for my own satisfaction as anything. I'm still disgusted that Velvet didn't get any Grammy nominations. Not sure Variety sees them, but here's another.. twitter.com/SeattleSusieQ/status/1377144852496805892 |
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Post by girldrummer on Mar 31, 2021 19:07:07 GMT -5
I agree with everything everyone is saying. I tweeted Variety as nuch for my own satisfaction as anything. I'm still disgusted that Velvet didn't get any Grammy nominations. Not sure Variety sees them, but here's another.. Thank you! It needed to be done. It would be nice if you got a reply, but I wouldn't hold my breath. |
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