Why I'm Glad Adam Lambert Didn't Win
It's important to have queer role models, not only for GLBT youth, but also for children of same-sex parents. In our house, we often point out to our boys when someone in popular culture is queer. Although they have friends with same-sex parents, it's important they see it in role models and entertainers. It normalizes their experience. That's why I'm so glad Adam Lambert didn't win American Idol. His career will do much better without the burden of that crown on his head. And I have one...
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At the time it was disappointing that he lost, but I'm really pleased he didn't win. He's so much better off without it. Almost none of the winners have gone anywhere with the exception of Kelly Clarkson. Adam is extremely talented and he's out the proving it!
I definitely agree with your comments, few winners of American Idol have advanced beyond their debut CD. That show is a money making machine that produces one of my most despised style of music..manufactured pop. I have more fun watching the horrible contestants. "Welcome To The Machine" by Pink Floyd is as true today as when it was written. Basically, about the evils of the corporate music world.
However, now that I see all the acomplishments that Adam is making because he doesn't have the ties to American Idol - he will go farther than the guy that actually won. I don't even think the guy who won even has a record out. He is too busy doing Ford commercials - LOL
Anyway, I love Adam and I listen to his CD over and Over. I think my favorite song is STRUT.