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When Freddie Mercury’s voice soared alongside Adam Lambert during a breathtaking duet of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the crowd erupted in electrifying applause. It was a moment that transcended time, blending the iconic power of Mercury’s legendary performance with Lambert’s fiery, dynamic energy. The two stars, separated by decades, created an unforgettable synergy, filling the stage with magic. As the familiar, haunting piano intro began, fans could feel the connection between the past and present, honoring the genius of Queen’s frontman while celebrating the vocal brilliance of Lambert

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Adam Lambert was never going to play Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody – not because he’s not up to the task, but simply as the singer doesn’t want to be an ‘impersonation’ of the iconic musician.

The American Idol star has toured with Queen since 2011, stepping into Freddie’s shoes and singing the late musician’s classic songs alongside Brian May and Roger Taylor.

Many were surprised that Adam didn’t race to play Freddie in Bohemian Rhapsody, with the starring role going to Rami Malek who went on to win the best actor Oscar for his performance as the British singer.

Explaining what it was like to watch Rami take on the role of a character he’s also performed as for seven years, Adam told Metro.co.uk: ‘I think it’s a very different thing, because I don’t impersonate Freddie and I don’t try to be Freddie.

‘My job is to pay homage to him by singing their songs on tour, and there will only ever be one Freddie Mercury, so I am very much myself, and I am so lucky to get to share the stage with Brian May and Roger Taylor.’

He added: ‘But to play someone in a movie, you have to become them! And that’s what Rami did. He was absolutely amazing.’

Adam, 37, is back with new music and is currently putting the finishing touches to his fourth album Velvet.

This image released by NBC shows Rami Malek accepting the award for best actor in a motion picture drama for his role as Freddie Mercury in a scene from "Bohemian Rhapsody" during the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Paul Drinkwater/NBC via AP)
Rami Malek won an Oscar for his role as Freddie in Bohemian Rhapsody (Picture: AP, NBC)
Adam has performed with Queen since 2011 (Picture: Getty Images)

The popstar hasn’t released a new album since 2014’s The Original High and his new songs, heard at an album playback in London, sound less influenced by rock with funky and more soulful tones.

But actually, Adam says it’s the opposite.

‘I was actually very influenced by Queen- just not in a literal sense,’ he told us.

‘Their music crosses all genres, they never felt like they had to stick to one genre. That gave me a lot of freedom in creating this music, and that’s why it’s a different vibe to my past music. I had a lot more freedom creating it.’

A lot has changed since in the past five years since Adam released his last album.

The singer is a man in love, happily in a relationship with model boyfriend Javi Costa Polo, and reveals his new romance was the push behind Velvet’s lead single New Eyes.

‘It’s the reason I chose ‘New Eyes’ to come first,’ Adam explained.

Adam Lambert sang the opening verses of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' at Rock In Rio in 2015.

A screen then lit up the stage behind Adam Lambert showing footage of Freddie Mercury singing and playing the piano.

 

 

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