Adam Lambert featured on Nightline

Adam Lambert was featured on ABC’s late night news program Nightline and talked about his music influences including Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bob Marley and Lady... More Below... Posted by on Mar 13th, 2010 and filed under American Idol.

Adam Lambert was featured on ABC’s late night news program Nightline and talked about his music influences including Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bob Marley and Lady Gaga.

According to the Nightline interview, Michael Jackson had a huge influence on Adam Lambert’s life. “I thought ‘Thriller’ was the coolest thing in the world,” he said. Lambert explained that for as long as he can remember, he was always obsessed with Michael Jackson, Thriller and Halloween. When other kids would put away their costumes away after the holiday, he said that he would pull them out and play with them all year long. Lambert explained that he spent many hours creating scars and scrapes on his face with makeup to emulate Jackson in Thriller. “That was my childhood. Kind of scary,” he admitted.

Lambert also talked about Madonna and her music from Vogue saying, “When I was kid, I remember playing ‘Vogue’ by Madonna over and over and over again. Something about the beat was really cool.”

For relaxing music, Bob Marley is Lambert’s choice. “When I’m I vacation mode, I must listen to Bob Marley,” he stated.

Adam Lambert credits Lady Gaga for his current taste in music. He told Nightline that he is enamored with Gaga’s new song called Speechless because it has “a throwback vibe.” Lambert also said that he is amazed with Lady Gaga’s range. “She can sing anything from Carol King to Elton John,” he said with admiration.

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  • Kevin

    His music tastes are really inspiring. Glad to read a good article solely helping me know more about music

  • Mel6

    I would just advise anyone interested enough to have clicked on this story, and possibly “comments” section – to hit the internet and check out Lambert’s music themselves – AND his interviews – of which there are many, some better and more informative than others of course, but all of which display Lambert’s congenial nature and intellect. But as far as the music, yes, hit the net and check it out – one does not have to love the whole Lambert package to enjoy his music. His stunning talent is criminal and he has so much to offer us vocally and musically – please don’t let any preconceived notions cut you off from discovering and enjoying this rare artist – and hopefully the Nightline broadcast will encourage yet another audience to do just that. Be sure to check out Lambert’s acoustic performances, which truly, all BS aside, are incredible. And the Lambert performance of “Whole Lotta Love” at his Fantasy Springs Concert in Indio from Feb. ’10 is not to be missed.

  • anonimous

    Mel you said it all. Very good comment. Adam is a true dedicated professional. And he’s just at the begging of his career.
    Personally, so far I liked most Sleepwalker on Leno and Whatya Want from me, acoustic at Sunrise /Australia.

    I can’t wait to see more and more……….I feel blessed I had the opportunity to know Adam’s art in my life.
    Good Luck to you Adam

  • Caro

    I totally concur with Mel6……….Alex’s voice & stage presence are awesome. I am continually amazed at his limitless range of music: voice, type of music, style, interpretation, etc. The unplugged versions of his cd music…are almost like totally different songs…just same lyrics……but the melody is still there. He has said in many interviews that he LIVES the songs in the lyrics when he’s performing….and you can tell. The emotion that he brings to any song…dance, bluesy, rock, ballad…………it’s all there for the listener. Best thing anyone can do is just LISTEN to him sing……….and you will be a believer.

    • Ewan

      I suppose you mean Adam not Alex….

  • Angel

    Yes, @Mel6, thanks for your post and I hope people would try and check him out.
    The world is a happy place to have ADAM burst into the scene. Together with Lady Gaga, they are going to change the energy of the music landscape. It’s going to be magical and not boring. Thank GOD for their explosion of talents and magnificent creativity. Looking forward to all the years ahead. It’s going to be a fun ride.

  • sharon

    I totally agree with Mel16. He can sing anything and it’s well worth the time to seek out the countless music and interviews to appreciate his monumental talent. I would love to see him act. Hope producers will get past the glam and see his chameleon possibilities. He’s incredibly photogenic and facially expressive and can act. Rock Hudson pulled it off playing romantic leads! Think of the possibilities!

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