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Rumors are swirling around the Web that American Idol runnerup Adam Lambert could be Queen's top pick as its next lead singer.

"(Drummer Roger Taylor) and I are definitely hoping to have a meaningful conversation with him at some point," Queen guitarist Brian May told Rolling Stone late last week amid rumors that Lambert had already been offered the job. "It's not like we, as Queen, would rush into coalescing with another singer just like that. It isn't that easy. But I'd certainly like to work with Adam. That is one amazing instrument he has there."

Queen ruled the rock world in the '70s and '80s with anthems such as We Will Rock You, Bohemian Rhapsody and Another One Bites the Dust. But the band has relied on guest vocalists since the death of frontman Freddie Mercury in 1991 from AIDS-related bronchial pneumonia.

The remaining members just jettisoned singer Paul Rodgers (amicably, both sides insist) on May 12, making Lambert's performance with Queen during Idol's Season 8 finale an informal tryout of sorts.

(And of course, by mysteriously losing to Ned Flanders-esque Kris Allen, Lambert is free to pursue his own career now.)

On the positive side, May and Taylor would inherit a young singer who could give the band a much-needed dose of energy. And Lambert would bring a whole new generation of fans with him. However, trying to replace the legendary Mercury seems like a bad way to start a promising career.

If Lambert does turn down a presumed offer, the smart money is that Queen will take a long, serious look at Jeff Scott Soto, the former Journey singer who was dumped by the band before it hired Arnel Pineda. Soto doesn't have the same type of vocal chops as Lambert or Mercury, but he's a fixture with the band's fans after his regular performances at Queen conventions around the world.

Want one more dark horse? George Michael. The Wham! frontman turned superstar soloist dazzled fans while playing alongside Queen during a 1992 tribute concert for Mercury following his death.

He's been reading this site.

If they give it to Lambert, it won't work out long term. (Meaning over a year.) I'd personally rather see this go to Jeff. But I'm biased.

I don't think Adam would ever take it. He will try a solo career first while he's hot, rather than go with an aging rock group right off the bat after AI. What are the Queen blogs and Queen forums saying about JSS? What's the consensus on him from the longtime fans who belong to the sites? They, obviously, know him. I'd be interested to hear what they say as that will probably determine Queen choosing JSS or not. I don't get why people keep mentioning George Michaels. He has a very successful solo career and calls the shots. He's not going to go with Queen even if they asked.

Queen won't be QUEEN with Adam Lambert at the helm. They'll be "Adam Lambert featuring Queen." Adam is at the height of popularity in the music world, and I don't know if Queen is ready to sit back and let a young phenom take over their band. But maybe they are. I think JSS fits well with Queen.

It all comes down to this-ADVICE: How much and from who. Mom, Dad and agent-type. Adam will be hearing from so many people and friends and decide the pros and cons setting down at the end with family. What will happen if he does, what may not happen if he doesn't.

journey361 wrote:It all comes down to this-ADVICE: How much and from who. Mom, Dad and agent-type. Adam will be hearing from so many people and friends and decide the pros and cons setting down at the end with family. What will happen if he does, what may not happen if he doesn't.

Well, first it comes down to when and/or how. FIRST Adam has to deal with his contractual obligations to AI...only THEN he can worry about how much and from whom.

would Jss take the gig? Personally I love JSS!!

Bottom line: JSS doesn't have the pipes and can't hit the notes.

Adam CAN.

madsplash wrote:Bottom line: JSS doesn't have the pipes and can't hit the notes.

Adam CAN.

I disagree. Have you seen the JSS Queen Concert?

Pore through some of these videos if you haven't.

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_t ... ncert&aq=f

madsplash wrote:Bottom line: JSS doesn't have the pipes and can't hit the notes.

Adam CAN.

I agree, and as I've said before...I'd cast my vote for Michaels. JSS does have a great voice but he needs to stick with his own material and quit worrying about being a replacement for one of his heroes. I'd love to hear another album like the original Talisman cd. Very good sound for him!

G.I.Jim wrote:

madsplash wrote:Bottom line: JSS doesn't have the pipes and can't hit the notes.

Adam CAN.

I agree, and as I've said before...I'd cast my vote for Michaels. JSS does have a great voice but he needs to stick with his own material and quit worrying about being a replacement for one of his heroes. I'd love to hear another album like the original Talisman cd. Very good sound for him!

Who the fuck is Michaels ?!
Or do you mean George Michael ?!

Soto can hit every single note that mercury hit , no doubt. And in the long run a queen gig would give him a lot more exposure than his solo CDs.

G.I.Jim wrote:

madsplash wrote:Bottom line: JSS doesn't have the pipes and can't hit the notes.

Adam CAN.

I agree, and as I've said before...I'd cast my vote for Michaels. JSS does have a great voice but he needs to stick with his own material and quit worrying about being a replacement for one of his heroes. I'd love to hear another album like the original Talisman cd. Very good sound for him!

Michaels or Adam have the best voices for Queen, but neither one will take it. Like I said, Michael doesn't need the gig. Why would Adam take it when AI will be doing a solo album for him, just like they did Clay Aiken, runnerup, which was I believe at least platinum.

I think Jeremey should get the Queen gig.

Voyager wrote:I think Jeremey should get the Queen gig.

He can't. He still has a family , duh

Behshad wrote:

Voyager wrote:I think Jeremey should get the Queen gig.

He can't. He still has a family , duh

Well, in that case he should go with Journey, which is more a family-friendly band:

Neal Schon Blog 5-24-09 wrote:Great seeing Arnel and his family.

Behshad wrote:

G.I.Jim wrote:

madsplash wrote:Bottom line: JSS doesn't have the pipes and can't hit the notes.

Adam CAN.

I agree, and as I've said before...I'd cast my vote for Michaels. JSS does have a great voice but he needs to stick with his own material and quit worrying about being a replacement for one of his heroes. I'd love to hear another album like the original Talisman cd. Very good sound for him!

Who the fuck is Michaels ?!
Or do you mean George Michael ?!

Soto can hit every single note that mercury hit , no doubt. And in the long run a queen gig would give him a lot more exposure than his solo CDs.

Michaels, Michael...you know who I meant, YES George Michael. I don't think that playing a tour with Queen is going to help him with his originals. Just my thinking here, but did touring for an entire summer with Journey make him a household name? I think as far as exposure goes, he's not going to really get any here in the U.S. unless he writes a "modern" rock album and gets airplay. The problem is that he doesn't fit the whole "image" that Clear Channel radio likes to promote.

It's his life and his decisions, but I'm just saying that I'd personally like to hear him do his own material. Who would want to be the guy who goes on replacing other vocalists, then at the end of the day...people STILL don't know who the hell he is? Just stating my own opinion. You're entitled to yours!

Behshad wrote:

Voyager wrote:I think Jeremey should get the Queen gig.

He can't. He still has a family , duh

G.I.Jim wrote:

Behshad wrote:

G.I.Jim wrote:

madsplash wrote:Bottom line: JSS doesn't have the pipes and can't hit the notes.

Adam CAN.

I agree, and as I've said before...I'd cast my vote for Michaels. JSS does have a great voice but he needs to stick with his own material and quit worrying about being a replacement for one of his heroes. I'd love to hear another album like the original Talisman cd. Very good sound for him!

Who the fuck is Michaels ?!
Or do you mean George Michael ?!

Soto can hit every single note that mercury hit , no doubt. And in the long run a queen gig would give him a lot more exposure than his solo CDs.

Michaels, Michael...you know who I meant, YES George Michael. I don't think that playing a tour with Queen is going to help him with his originals. Just my thinking here, but did touring for an entire summer with Journey make him a household name? I think as far as exposure goes, he's not going to really get any here in the U.S. unless he writes a "modern" rock album and gets airplay. The problem is that he doesn't fit the whole "image" that Clear Channel radio likes to promote.

It's his life and his decisions, but I'm just saying that I'd personally like to hear him do his own material. Who would want to be the guy who goes on replacing other vocalists, then at the end of the day...people STILL don't know who the hell he is? Just stating my own opinion. You're entitled to yours!

He's in his forties. The chance of him having a hit with an album is low. The Queen gig would give him financial security in a big way.

G.I.Jim wrote:

Behshad wrote:

Voyager wrote:I think Jeremey should get the Queen gig.

He can't. He still has a family , duh

Adam responds to rumors about him being asked to join Queen in Fox News interview: "Yes, I think there is some interest.... I plead the fifth on that one."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-_HaXwaIdY

I think he would be better with Queen than Paul Rodgers, George Michael, or JSS would.

Soto can hit every single note that mercury hit , no doubt. And in the long run a queen gig would give him a lot more exposure than his solo CDs.[/quote]



You almost got away with this one Beshad...didn't catch it somehow before! Are you fucking SERIOUS??? Watch this clip than get back to me with this statement.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KY8Z69Oowc

Kiss offered Adam a chance to tour. Queen did also. I hope he goes with Queen and sees the world and huge success after the AI tour. Yes, Adam said he is going.

G.I.Jim wrote:

Behshad wrote:Soto can hit every single note that mercury hit , no doubt. And in the long run a queen gig would give him a lot more exposure than his solo CDs.

You almost got away with this one Beshad...didn't catch it somehow before! Are you fucking SERIOUS??? Watch this clip than get back to me with this statement.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KY8Z69Oowc

Yeah, and then watch this one of Steve Perry's high notes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51vJElLyOL4

You guys need quote function lessons.

Jana wrote:You guys need quote function lessons.

Thanks miss sassypants! I need a lot of damn lessons.

G.I.Jim wrote:

Behshad wrote:Soto can hit every single note that mercury hit , no doubt. And in the long run a queen gig would give him a lot more exposure than his solo CDs.

You almost got away with this one Beshad...didn't catch it somehow before! Are you fucking SERIOUS??? Watch this clip than get back to me with this statement.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KY8Z69Oowc

I agree with Behshad. If Soto can carry the Journey catalog, he can sing anything Queen has. And I know Soto was rough at first, but after some vocal coaching, he was killing the Journey songs. In a good way.

Rick wrote:

G.I.Jim wrote:

Behshad wrote:Soto can hit every single note that mercury hit , no doubt. And in the long run a queen gig would give him a lot more exposure than his solo CDs.

You almost got away with this one Beshad...didn't catch it somehow before! Are you fucking SERIOUS??? Watch this clip than get back to me with this statement.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KY8Z69Oowc

I agree with Behshad. If Soto can carry the Journey catalog, he can sing anything Queen has. And I know Soto was rough at first, but after some vocal coaching, he was killing the Journey songs. In a good way.

Rick, you know you're my Bro, but BRO!!! He wasn't carrying the Journey Catalog. I do think he has a great voice, but he sounds NOTHING like either singer that he's trying to replace. Queen would be in the same trouble that Journey was in. Do they go for their "signature sound" or try a new sound that may alienate a lot of old faithful fans? He is just not cut out for either of those bands. That is however just my opinion, and you know what they say about opinions...

Rick wrote:

G.I.Jim wrote:

Behshad wrote:Soto can hit every single note that mercury hit , no doubt. And in the long run a queen gig would give him a lot more exposure than his solo CDs.

You almost got away with this one Beshad...didn't catch it somehow before! Are you fucking SERIOUS??? Watch this clip than get back to me with this statement.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KY8Z69Oowc

I agree with Behshad. If Soto can carry the Journey catalog, he can sing anything Queen has. And I know Soto was rough at first, but after some vocal coaching, he was killing the Journey songs. In a good way.

In all due respect, I don't think JSS has the vocal register of Steve Perry, and I'm sure he doesn't claim to. I think JSS is a great singer who has the same level of passion for singing that Steve and Freddie had, but he cannot hit an F6 note with his voice like Perry could. The highest note Freddie could hit was an E6. I'm guessing that JSS would have a hard time hitting a C6, which is the note that must be hit to define a soprano singer.

Rick wrote:I agree with Behshad. If Soto can carry the Journey catalog, he can sing anything Queen has. And I know Soto was rough at first, but after some vocal coaching, he was killing the Journey songs. In a good way.

That's just it. The majority of the complaints with Soto was that he didn't have the range required to tackle the high end parts of the Journey stuff. It was certainly my take on it.