Idol Runner Up To Front Queen?

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Could Adam Lambert Become Queen's New Front Man?

By Adam Bryant

If you thought Adam Lambert looked like a natural fit with iconic rockers Queen during American Idol's finale, you weren't the only one.

Hours after it was announced that Lambert was Season 8's runner-up last week, widespread speculation began circulating that the 26-year-old singer had been offered a job as Queen's new front man. While that's not true yet, guitarist Brian May isn't ruling out the possibility.

"Amongst all that furor, there wasn't really a quiet moment to talk. But [drummer Roger Taylor] and I are definitely hoping to have a meaningful conversation with him at some point," May told Rolling Stone. "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 recently ended a four-year relationship with Paul Rodgers, who was handling the vocal duties for the band.

Lambert auditioned for Idol with Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and instantly became a buzzed-about contender for the show's Top 36. His revved-up, glam-rock numbers and hauntingly restrained ballads made him the front-runner all season before ultimately coming up short. While the show has produced more pop artists than rockers, May recognizes that springboard it provides young artists.

For now, Lambert must first complete the 50-city tour with his fellow Top 10 members, and the Idol producers, 19 Entertainment, will likely have first dibs on anything Lambert does next. May said whatever happens, he's excited to see what Lambert and Idol winner Kris Allen (who also shared the stage during "We Are the Champions") do next.

"Both those boys are well worthy of big success," May said. "So it's pointless for someone like me to stand on the sidelines jeering. I'm confident Adam will make great use of this wonderful opportunity. I hope I'm there to see it."

[TheLizard]

He should stick with Kiss. I've never even heard him sing, but I'm sure he's no Freddy Mercury. He's probably not even a Paul Rodgers.

[Carl]

I think Adam and Queen would go great together, and it would be a very smart career decision for both of them. Queen can definitely use some young blood, and Adam has the range to handle their songs. For Adam, it's instant credibility and Mercury is someone he can emulate.

By the way, the only people who thought Adam was the "favorite" were the media. I always thought that Kris had more support because he's more relateable. The judges and writers adored Adam because he's what you would concoct in a lab if you were cooking up an entertainer.