Some Adam Lambert fans have been critical of James Durbin for imitating their Idol.
I think it has to do with the signature shriek James uses in his Idol performances, a shriek reminiscent of many of Adam’s best performances on Idol.
That’s led to some natural comparisons.
James the imitator? I haven’t bought into it. YouTube clips show Durbin rocking out before Adam Lambert appeared on American Idol.
And if James learned the benefit of shrieking on Idol, he could just as easily have learned it from watching Siobhan Magnus in season nine rather than Adam.
Now Adam has weighed in on the subject.
In Tweets sent out this morning, Adam complimented James on a “bad—” performance. “Lot more control,” he wrote.
And then Adam added: “And while we both have a rock scream I think we’re pretty different stylistically.”
Adam also appreciated the performance of Jacob Lusk: “I’m so excited to hear u sing every week!!”
I’m not sure Jacob will get the public’s support.
But I imagine the judges will put him through as a wild card if not, so Adam is likely to get his wish.
Meanwhile, someone needs to get Adam one of those Steven Tyler cuss sticks for his Tweets.
Related Posts
-
-
April 1, 2025 American Idol Hollywood Week photo gallery
-
March 31, 2025 Top 10 on American Idol in Hollywood
Leave a reply Cancel
Featured Music
Daddy's Mugshot
Laci Kaye Booth, Top 5 on American Idol Season 17, dropped a new single Friday. And if you somehow missed her 2024 album, "Loneliest Girl in the World," do yourself a favor and check it out!
Aaron Rizzo Adam David Alanna Lynise Angie Rey Ari Camille BDII (Brian Darden) Braxton Garza Britton Moore Carlos Santiago Conor JamesMORE BELOW
The Voice Season 27 Profiles
The Voice Season 27 Profiles
Darius J.
Dennis Lorenzo
Dimitrius Graham
Ethan Eckenroad
Fran
Hailey Wright
Iris Herrera
Jacquelyn George
Jaelen Johnston
Jay Ammo
Jayden Cree (Olesen)
Jessica Manalo
Lucia Flores-Wiseman
Naomi Soleil
Nell Simmons
Olivia Kuper Harris
Page Mackenzie
Ricardo Moreno
Robert Hunter
Simone Marijic
Tatum Scott
Tori Templet
Trevon Dawson
American Idol Season 19 Profiles
Featured Music
'Treasure' indeed
Laci Kaye Booth, Top 5 on American Idol Season 17, dropped her debut album Aug. 6. Her debut single, the ridiculously addictive "Treasure," heads to country radio in mid-September.
Archives
-
-
American Idol Hollywood Week photo gallery
April 1, 2025 By Mark Franklin -
Angie Rey, Kolby Cordell nab steals on The Voice
March 31, 2025 By Mark Franklin -
Top 10 on American Idol in Hollywood
March 31, 2025 By Mark Franklin -
The American Idol guys — Who advanced and who didn’t
March 31, 2025 By Mark Franklin
-
Song by song grades for the Top 8 on American Idol
April 29, 2024 By Mark Franklin -
Iam Tongi scores an Apple Music hit for American Idol
May 19, 2023 By Mark Franklin -
Song by song grades for the Top 12 on The Voice
December 4, 2023 By Mark Franklin -
Song by song grades for the Top 14 on American Idol
April 21, 2024 By Mark Franklin -
Song by song grades for American Idol’s Top 24, Group 2
April 8, 2024 By Mark Franklin
-
-
We haven’t heard the last from David Archuleta
February 21, 2011 By Mark Franklin -
Meet American Idol contestant Hollie Cavanagh
January 30, 2012 By Mark Franklin -
Meet American Idol contestant Jessica Sanchez
February 5, 2012 By Mark Franklin -
Meet American Idol contestant Phillip Phillips
January 19, 2012 By Mark Franklin
Post-Voice Music
Recent Voice Views Interviews
-
-
American Idol Hollywood Week photo gallery
April 1, 2025 By Mark Franklin -
Angie Rey, Kolby Cordell nab steals on The Voice
March 31, 2025 By Mark Franklin
-
Song by song grades for the Top 8 on American Idol
April 29, 2024 By Mark Franklin -
Iam Tongi scores an Apple Music hit for American Idol
May 19, 2023 By Mark Franklin -
Song by song grades for the Top 12 on The Voice
December 4, 2023 By Mark Franklin
-
-
We haven’t heard the last from David Archuleta
February 21, 2011 By Mark Franklin -
Meet American Idol contestant Hollie Cavanagh
January 30, 2012 By Mark Franklin
1 Comment
James himself brought up Adam Lambert first and then Idol Bloggers started the comparisons before any Adam fans started saying anything. James has a lot of fans who are also fans of Adam, which kinda surprises me. I find James personality very unlikeable and I have an aversion to the pity stories no matter what subject.