Adam Lambert...Finally Giving Him Recognition!

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 American Idol 2009 (season 8) runner up Adam Lambert was not one of my favorites on the show. I recall voting for him one time because I really loved his unique take on "Tracks of my tears". Once I knew it was between him and Kris Allen for the title of American Idol I urged all my friends and acquaintances to vote for Kris and the outcome pleased me to no end. I just did not like Adam. I felt he was too over the top, too flamboyant...simply too out there.

To prove my point, when Adam was asked to perform at the American Music Awards his performance was so over the top complaints were rolling in before the show was even over. I understand the desire to be different, but your actions can't deeply offend society as a whole. For instance, the idea of two women regardless of the connection has never been considered taboo and when Britney Spears and Madonna kissed it wasn't a big deal or a shocker. People I feel were more fascinated than anything. Adam (considered a glam rocker) on the other hand likes to shock people but society is not ready for two guys kissing on stage or for face in crotch entertainment so they took the stance that this was offensive behavior. Adam felt more discriminated against than anything else. Now the idea of two guys kissing turns me on greatly...but that's just me. On the other hand, since then Adam has toned his behavior down a little or at least I'm not aware of any bad behavior, but then again I'm not a fan so I wouldn't necessarily know what he was up to!

I recently had the pleasure of seeing Adam on American Idol as a mentor during Elvis week. I was pleased as punch with the job he did but I must admit the contestants he was mentoring don't exactly have "think outside the box" personalities so fell short of having what should have been a really groovy night. Is it me or has the quality of the idol contestants gone down a little. It takes more than a pretty voice!!! In any case I thought Adam did a great job in his capacity as mentor. I also loved his live laser performance...and while I am not now and never will be an Adam Lambert fan, I do kind of find myself liking him more as a person and I think he is a great entertainer, something I was unable to do while he was a contestant on American Idol. I have since had the chance to check out some of his music. I don't think I will ever be a fan of his music but I wish him much success!

His album "For Your Entertainment" is now in stores and features the song by the same name that was performed on the American music Awards!

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The Steve Miller Band!

The Steve Miller Band was hot in the 70’s and 80’s. They brought something new to rock and I like everyone else was loving it. They had great beats, a unique sound and they just had an overall good vibe! Now what brings to mind The Steve Miller Band on this particular day is that this morning while watching “Morning with Joe” as they were exiting to commercial they usually have a few bars of a great sounding tune playing and today it happened to be “Dance Dance Dance” by The Steve Miller Band! There was a time when this band was at the top of my play list and I still love their music to this day.

Steve Miller was born On October 5, 1943 in Milwaukee and is a blues/rock guitarist. He formed his first band in high school which included “Boz Scaggs” better known for his hit song “Lowdown”. In college he formed another band and again Boz Scaggs became a band member. In 1968 The Steve miller Band was formed and after a couple of albums where Boz Scaggs sang lead he split from the band. Steve started to sing some lead vocals. None of the albums produced any hits until the 70’s when tunes such as “Jet Airliner” and “The Joker” became hits. Over the years the band has released a multitude of albums but "Abracadabra" will always be my favorite!

The band is still touring and performing and will be releasing a new album “Bingo” this year on June 15th on Space Cowboy Records. It will also be released on Itunes as early as May 18th and if you want to listen to the first track off the album “Hey Yeah” visit the bands Official Website.

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