Adam Lambert got his Voodoo on at Mystic Lake Casino
Star Tribune photo by Tom Wallace
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On “American Idol” in 2009, Adam Lambert showed that he is a star. On Saturday night at sold-out Mystic Lake Casino, Lambert proved that he is a true star — a musical-theater mega-talent playing the role of glamorous rock star.
His voice was you-should-be-starring-in-“Phantom” fabulous. His outfits were David-Bowie-Spiders-from-Mars marvelous. His stage manner was sexy, smooth and you’ve-been-onstage-so-much confident. But this irresistible star was more stagey theatrical than spontaneous rock ‘n’ roll. Still, it was highly entertaining, a splendid balance between emotional vocalizing and merry fun.
While becoming the runnerup on “Idol,” Lambert came across as the son of Robert Plant and Freddie Mercury (if they’d somehow procreated together) who was raised by Gene Simmons and Cher in Las Vegas and Hollywood with frequent visits to Broadway. He could rock and wail, dress up glam and camp it up, surprise and mesmerize — with both his arrangements and his look. He could play any role — and adapt to any musical style — for his two or three minutes in the spotlight.
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