American singer and Queen frontman Adam Lambert brings his own unique perspective as he explores how British LGBTQ+ artists have fought for their place in the music industry. Through interviews with Brian May and Roger Taylor, who reflect on queer icon Freddie Mercury, and conversations with LGBTQ+ artists including Erasure's Andy Bell, Skin from 90s band Skunk Anansie and pop icon MNEK, Adam uncovers the history of his community in the UK. Plus, a look into the struggles of the community in the 21st century with actress and singer Michaela Jae Rodriguez.
Adam Mitchel Lambert (born January 29, 1982) is an American singer. He is known for his dynamic vocal performances that combine his theatrical training with modern and classic genres. Lambert rose to fame in 2009 after finishing as runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol. Later that year, he released his debut album For Your Entertainment, which debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200. The album spawned several singles, including "Whataya Want from Me", for which he received a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
In 2012, Lambert released his second studio album Trespassing. The album premiered at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, making him the first openly gay artist to top the album charts. In 2015, Lambert released his third album The Original High, which debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 and produced the single "Ghost Town". Since 2009, he has sold over 3 million albums and 5 million singles worldwide.
Alongside his solo career, Lambert has performed with Queen in several worldwide tours from 2012.
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