Home Newssss The World Almost Lost One Of Rock’s Most Powerful Voices Before It Even Had The Chance To Hear Him… Adam Lambert’s Rise Could Have Been Cut Short By One Twist Of Fate. But When He Unleashed Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”, He Delivered A Ferocious Vocal Assault That Demanded The Entire Room’s Attention. He Didn’t Tiptoe Around One Of Rock’s Most Intimidating Anthems. He Attacked It Head-on, Tearing Through Its Soaring Notes With Explosive Power, Razor-sharp Control And Electrifying Intensity. His Voice Thundered Through The Song, Turning An Iconic Classic Into A Jaw-dropping Showcase Of Raw Talent. And The Shocking Truth? Adam Came Close To Never Getting His Shot. The Opportunity That Could Have Changed Everything Nearly Passed Him By. But He Refused To Be Overlooked, Fought For His Place And Ultimately Carved Out A Career That Made Him Impossible To Ignore. He Was Almost The Voice The World Never Heard. Now, There’s No Mistaking His Name.

The World Almost Lost One Of Rock’s Most Powerful Voices Before It Even Had The Chance To Hear Him… Adam Lambert’s Rise Could Have Been Cut Short By One Twist Of Fate. But When He Unleashed Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”, He Delivered A Ferocious Vocal Assault That Demanded The Entire Room’s Attention. He Didn’t Tiptoe Around One Of Rock’s Most Intimidating Anthems. He Attacked It Head-on, Tearing Through Its Soaring Notes With Explosive Power, Razor-sharp Control And Electrifying Intensity. His Voice Thundered Through The Song, Turning An Iconic Classic Into A Jaw-dropping Showcase Of Raw Talent. And The Shocking Truth? Adam Came Close To Never Getting His Shot. The Opportunity That Could Have Changed Everything Nearly Passed Him By. But He Refused To Be Overlooked, Fought For His Place And Ultimately Carved Out A Career That Made Him Impossible To Ignore. He Was Almost The Voice The World Never Heard. Now, There’s No Mistaking His Name.

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WATCH QUEEN frontman Adam Lambert sing Bohemian Rhapsody at his America Idol audition. Simon Cowell had major doubts.

Looking back it seems inevitable. The choice of song alone was an incredible portent of what was to come and these days Lambert tours the world with Queen. But when 26-year-old unknown Adam Lambert walked into his first American Idol audition in 2009 and unleashed an incredible acapella rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody, not all the judges were blown away. Watch the incredible moment and Simon Cowell’s initial concerns about putting the singer through to the next round.

Judge Kara DioGuardi immediately began to rave about what they had all just seen and then fought for Lambert when Simon Cowell was not convinced.

Cowell said: “I’m going to give you my opinion for what it’s worth. I think you are…theatrical.” When Kara asked if Lambert was a good singer, Simon added: “Yeah, but…”

It’s incredible to think that Lambert’s entire pop career could have stopped right there. Scroll down to watch what happened.

Queen: Adam Lambert's first America Idol audition

Randy Jackson jumped in with: “I think it’s time, currently, for someone like you. Yes, I like this guy.”

Paula Abdul told Lambert: “I think you’re brilliant” and when Kara asked Simon what his vote was, the British judge simply said, “Yes.”

With Kara muttering that it was like “pulling teeth”, Lambert left the room with four yeses.

Abdul told the room: “He’s awesome. I liked him. He’s awesome. He’s the best we’ve seen in every city,” – but there was still one more shock to come.

Queen: Adam Lambert on stage with Brian May

Lambert soon began to shine on the series and progressed to the live shows. His rendition of Tears For Fears’ Mad World even brought Simon Cowell to his feet.

Yet, he was controversially pipped to the title by the all-American Kris Allen. After winning, his eponymous debut album hit No9 on the US charts and he has enjoyed moderate success since then.

Lambert’s debut album, For Your Entertainment, hit No3, followed by the chart-topping Trespassing in 2012.

Ten years later, he is a global star, about to embark on a new stadium tour with Queen.

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