Adam is 26 years old. Although he auditioned in San Francisco, he actually lives in Hollywood.
He is a stage actor who is currently performing in a show called, ‘Wicked’. Adam got started at a very early age. His father was a DJ that introduced him to various types of music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
He has over 10 years stage experience. In 2004 he performed at the Kodak theatre with Val Kilmer in “The Ten Commandments’. Kilmer played the role of Moses, and Adam played the role of Joshua.
He went on to perform in Patrick Leonard’s ‘Is Anybody Listening”. Where he quickly became a crowd favorite. The New York Times commented that he was, “the most consistent crowd-wower”. The LA Times was also impressed and said that his “personal sound and style… (was) the best”.
Adam went on to form the alternative rock band ‘The Citizen Vein’ with Composer/Guitarist Monte Pittman. He has also written a four track Solo album which was produced by Malcolm Welsford at Wilshire Artists.
Adam Lambert is a very diversely talent performer who is not afraid to try new things. Having such a talent and experienced entertainer on American Idol Season 8 will give fans and judges alike something to look forward to and to talk about.