Biography
Who is Adam Lambert?
Early life and real name
Adam Mitchel Lambert was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 29, 1982. His mother is Leila, who worked as a dental hygienist, and his father is Eber Lambert, a program manager. He has a younger brother named Neil. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to San Diego, California, where he grew up.
From an early age, Adam began performing with the Metropolitan Educational Theatre network. He attended Mesa Verde Middle School and Mount Carmel High School, participating heavily in theater, choir, and jazz band. After graduating in 2000, he attended California State University, Fullerton, to study musical theater before leaving to pursue a professional career in Los Angeles.
How Adam became famous
Adam gained widespread recognition in 2009 as a contestant on the eighth season of American Idol. He performed songs like 'Mad World' and 'Bohemian Rhapsody' during the competition, eventually finishing as the runner-up behind Kris Allen. Simon Cowell praised his powerful vocals and theatrical performances throughout the season.
Following his time on the show, Adam released his debut studio album, For Your Entertainment, in November 2009. The album debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 and featured singles such as 'Whataya Want from Me', which earned him a Grammy nomination.
Career highlights
In 2012, Adam released his second studio album, Trespassing, which debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200. This achievement made him the first openly gay artist to top the album charts. He followed this with the release of albums including The Original High, Velvet, and High Drama.
Alongside his solo work, Adam began performing as the lead vocalist for a reunion project known as Queen + Adam Lambert, touring globally with the remaining members of the rock band Queen. In 2024, he made his Broadway debut in a revival of Cabaret.
Philanthropy and personal life
In late 2019, Adam founded the non-profit organization Feel Something Foundation to support LGBTQ+ human rights, education, mental health, and homelessness prevention. His personal life includes a relationship with partner Sauli Koskinen.
He has continued to release music and perform on international tours while maintaining his advocacy work for various social and human rights causes.
Birthday and age
Adam Lambert was born on January 29, 1982, which makes Adam 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Adam shares the date with 54 other famous people.
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