Pick a Day

Adam Lambert is born in Indianapolis, Indiana. After making his mark on American Idol, he goes on to a successful solo career and becomes the frontman for Queen.

Kris Allen wins season 8 of American Idol, defeating Adam Lambert in a surprise victory.

San Diego mayor Jerry Sanders declares "Adam Lambert Day" after Lambert's performance of "Black Or White" and "Mad World" on American Idol.

Following his memorable run on American Idol, Adam Lambert releases his debut album, For Your Entertainment, with the hit "Whataya Want From Me," a song co-written by Pink that went to Lambert when it didn't make the cut for her album.

At the American Music Awards, Adam Lambert makes a statement with a lascivious performance of his debut single, "For Your Entertainment," where he drops a smooch on his (male) keyboard player.More

In Kiev, Queen launch their first tour with American Idol alumnus Adam Lambert on lead vocals. The band had previously toured with Paul Rodgers.

Adam Lambert becomes the first openly gay solo artist to land a #1 album when his second album, Trespassing, debuts at the top spot.

Adam Lambert plays a very theatrical singer named Starchild on the Glee episode A Katy Or A Gaga, where he belts out a cover of Lady Gaga's "Marry the Night" that's released as a single. His appearance goes so well that he returns for three more episodes.

Queen, with Adam Lambert on vocals, open the Oscars with a medley of "We Will Rock You" and "We Are The Champions." The biopic Bohemian Rhapsody goes on to win four awards, more than any other film at the ceremony.