It’s been 13 years since Adam Lambert was the runner-up on season 8 of American Idol—and his popularity has continuously grown ever since. On top of selling millions of records and nabbing a Grammy Award nomination, Lambert now tours with the surviving members of Queen, providing a unique take on the vocals formerly performed by the late Freddie Mercury. He’s performing a special Halloween-themed solo show at The Show at Agua Caliente in Rancho Mirage at 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22. Lambert is the latest to take The Lucky 13; here are his answers.
What was the first concert you attended?
Paula Abdul’s “Under My Spell” tour.
What was the first album you owned?
Wilson Phillips’ self-titled album.
What bands are you listening to right now?
Nothing but Thieves, Muse, Sports, and Leisure.
What artist, genre or musical trend does everyone love, but you don’t get?
Country music.
What musical act, current or defunct, would you most like to see perform live?
Queen with Freddie Mercury.
What’s your favorite musical guilty pleasure?
Musical theater.
What’s your favorite music venue?
Well, after 10 sold-out nights at London’s O2 Arena, I’d say I’ve become pretty comfortable there!
What’s the one song lyric you can’t get out of your head?
“Just can’t get you out of my head,” by Kylie Minogue.
What band or artist changed your life? How?
Obviously Queen; they have become a major part of my career. They have taken me all around the world, and I have learned so much from them.
You have one question to ask one musician. What’s the question, and who are you asking?
I’d ask Freddie Mercury who he wrote “Take My Breath Away” about.
What song would you like played at your funeral?
“Finally” by CeCe Peniston.
Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time?
There is an album for every particular moment. There’s the album you listen to for inspiration, for energy, for sex, for sleeping, for relaxing, for nostalgia. I can’t pick a favorite!
What song should everyone listen to right now?
Anything by Isaac Dunbar.
I want to see Adam Lambert. I Will try all m’y best.