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Adam Lambert Reacts to Rolling Stone Cover: “OMFG”

6/10/09, 8:04 pm EST

There’s certainly been a huge response to Rolling Stone’s new issue featuring American Idol breakout star Adam Lambert. But how did the Wild Idol react to seeing his cover for the first time? We sent Lambert a Flip MinoHD so he could record his response to his first peek at the issue — check out the results above.

“Right after the finale, I almost started talking about it to the reporters, but I thought, ‘I’m going to wait for Rolling Stone, that will be cooler,’ ” Lambert told RS contributor Vanessa Grigoriadis. His full story is on newsstands now.

See even more Lambert in our Lambert on Idol and Lambert’s Family Album photo galleries, and go behind his cover shoot in our exclusive video. Plus, Lambert speaks out about his sexuality, Kris Allen and future in music.


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wlew | 6/10/2009, 8:18 pm EST

OMFG, that’s what I said every Tuesday night after your performance! I LOVE you Adam Lambert.

LIZONLY | 6/10/2009, 8:20 pm EST

primera xD

Sarah | 6/10/2009, 8:23 pm EST

“OMG…OMFG”
He’s amazing…I love that he doesn’t hold back too.

rona | 6/10/2009, 8:23 pm EST

congrats to adam! he really is our winner! look forward to seeing it myself.

andrea | 6/10/2009, 8:28 pm EST

Adam you are cute cute I love you

Thanks Rolling Stone =)

viky | 6/10/2009, 8:29 pm EST

Thank you for this, my heart was going crazy looking at him!! you did Good Rolling Stones. You did good

sassytedy | 6/10/2009, 8:29 pm EST

Hell yeah!!

Mary | 6/10/2009, 8:30 pm EST

Adam is so deserving of the RS cover. He is an amazing artist with great courage!

Brendalee | 6/10/2009, 8:30 pm EST

OMFG!! That’s what I say everytime I see him. OMFG..can one man be so sexy!! OMFG..how can someone reach those notes..OMFG…this guy is amazing!!

syv | 6/10/2009, 8:32 pm EST

looooooove him
one very straight female

love love loooooove him

syv | 6/10/2009, 8:32 pm EST

looooooove him
one very straight female

love love loooooove him

syv | 6/10/2009, 8:32 pm EST

looooooove him
one very straight female

love love loooooove him

amanda | 6/10/2009, 8:34 pm EST

OMFG is right, honey! You are amazing. I love you! Love your cover of RS!

Anonymous | 6/10/2009, 8:37 pm EST

This made me get teary-eyed. I’m so happy for you, Adam. Congratulations!
You are fking amazing and I LOVE YOU!

I love being a Glambert!

Thanks RS. You’re awesome!!

sarah | 6/10/2009, 8:38 pm EST

ive been waiting for this moment!!!!!HE IS AMAZING

sarah | 6/10/2009, 8:39 pm EST

HE LOOKS GREAT ON THE COVER!!!!I WUZ LIKE STAIRING AT IT FOR AN HOUR

sarah zook | 6/10/2009, 8:41 pm EST

I AM IN LOVE WITH ADAM. honestly..i hope he’s bi, because he is seeeexy. I love that he’s proud of who he is and not afraid to show it..you go adam! your incredible

angelgirl | 6/10/2009, 8:41 pm EST

Omfg me too I love you adam

SantaBarbaraGranny | 6/10/2009, 8:44 pm EST

I get how amazed Adam was…wow, the cover of RS. Agree w/ all the previous posters…OMFG ADAM. Since we can’t get our Adamgasms every Tues night anymore, thank goodness for the internet!! You GO, Son! You have Glamberts everywhere!!

Lady Grey | 6/10/2009, 8:44 pm EST

Outrageously great cover Rolling Stone – LOVE it and LOVE him.

sabrina | 6/10/2009, 8:45 pm EST

Hi Adam….. You have more in common with one of your favorites, Madonna, than you can every imagine! You are brilliant in the way you handle the media and the business side of things.. sexy, talented and smart.. KUDOS TO YOU!!!p.s. I so want to meet you when you come to St. Louis!I met David Cook and the other guys/gals last year.. that was amazing.. I think this year would be even crazier getting to meet you, Kris and Allison!!!

OMG! | 6/10/2009, 8:47 pm EST

I love U!

I wanna cry!

Mira | 6/10/2009, 8:50 pm EST

I FLOVE YOU!!!!!! Adam + Rolling Stone = WIN!!! This is Epic man, srsly. Love it!!

*Beenie* | 6/10/2009, 8:53 pm EST

A MASTERPIECE! Thank you RS for bringing art to life! Adam is soooooo stunningly photogenic. I LOVE his look, I LOVE his creativity, and I LOVE how his voice makes me feel… absolutely b e a u t i f u l !!

cassie | 6/10/2009, 8:53 pm EST

He’s adorable! LOVELOVE this reaction. O. M. G. O. M. F. G.

Haha, totes love ‘im.

Mike | 6/10/2009, 8:53 pm EST

You’re a great talent. And that cover is amazing. Here’s to many more!

GataBella | 6/10/2009, 8:55 pm EST

adam:

glad to see i’m not the only one who squealed out loud with delight upon seeing this cover.

do you do this every time you look at your beautiful self in the mirror…? ;)

and RS–what are you DOING to us? have you no mercy on a group of people who were already barely holding onto whatever SHRED of sanity they had left??? sheesh…

and matthew rolston, you have officially just become a household name and a legend in your own right. and you are now my new bff.

THANK YOU THANK YOU, OH YES, THANK YOU…

Carleen Long | 6/10/2009, 8:57 pm EST

Thanks for being the new glam Elvis
I am you are mezmorizing!

jasmine | 6/10/2009, 8:59 pm EST

aaw that’s so great, he looks awed.

phunky | 6/10/2009, 8:59 pm EST

it’s good to be proud of who u r.
Go Adam!!!!!!

Mad | 6/10/2009, 9:01 pm EST

Just as I think I can’t love him anymore…
Congratulations on your first of many covers, BB!

MrNiceGuy | 6/10/2009, 9:02 pm EST

He is the latest greatest throw-away entertainment industry vehicle.

actess | 6/10/2009, 9:02 pm EST

OMFG indeed – wow, amazing cover. thank you rolling stone!

Mari | 6/10/2009, 9:03 pm EST

LOL O.M.F.G!!

you totally deserve that Adam!!

truly rock God!!

deedee | 6/10/2009, 9:04 pm EST

Thanks for recording that. It was awesome to see his reaction. Very cool! Were as excited as he is…lol!!

Fil | 6/10/2009, 9:07 pm EST

I’m gald he did not win the Idol so he’s not stuck with the Idol’s guidelines on what he can and cannot sing. Now, he can be himself and pick the right offer. He will be a Mega Rock Star!!!

elin | 6/10/2009, 9:08 pm EST

O.M.F.G,he is so happy.Thank you rolling stone make my boy happy.

CdnGirl | 6/10/2009, 9:09 pm EST

I hope RS is going to release more of the photos from the shoot – what an amazing cover and article!!!

Michelle | 6/10/2009, 9:09 pm EST

I admire your courage. Your personal life is more important for you. You do not care if it will cost your career. As long as your happy with your personal life…. Immature people will mock you or turn against you with this but you just show them how honest you are and what makes you happy. That’s the most important thing in this world – to be happy.

Congrats, ADAM

micky | 6/10/2009, 9:10 pm EST

Don’t forget to write music about men loving women, remember your audience. Adam’s the best!

Michelle | 6/10/2009, 9:10 pm EST

I admire your courage. Your personal life is more important for you. You do not care if it will cost your career. As long as your happy with your personal life…. Immature people will mock you or turn against you with this but you just show them how honest you are and what makes you happy. That’s the most important thing in this world – to be happy.

Congrats, ADAM

adamfan | 6/10/2009, 9:11 pm EST

He keeps during everything just right!!!

Another Sarah | 6/10/2009, 9:12 pm EST

He looks right at home, doesn’t he? Some are born for sweet delight. Best of wishes, Adam!

The Big Chucquita | 6/10/2009, 9:15 pm EST

Like he really needed to come out. I watched the show one time and as soon as I seen him I knew he was gay. And as far as I’m concerned American Idol is way over rated.

dreadnaught | 6/10/2009, 9:16 pm EST

The cover is amazing! Adam is amazing! I’m so happy for him.

lily | 6/10/2009, 9:17 pm EST

omg adam u are just too cute!
haha, love ur reaction!!!!!
and i cant wait to buy ur CD!

Mel | 6/10/2009, 9:19 pm EST

We love you Adam! We’re so excited for you. You truly deserved this Rolling Stone cover. You’re amazing. You’re gonna take the music world by storm!! OMFG is right! What an honor!

Lissa | 6/10/2009, 9:21 pm EST

Adam is so sexy and adorable at the same time. Love his reaction – mine will be complete opposite – jumping up and down and squealing like the fan girl I have become.
Thank you RS for the sexiest cover ever. PLEASE release more of the photos – we can’t get enough Adam

Will | 6/10/2009, 9:27 pm EST

Awesome cover. Kewl guy. Fearless and real. Gotta respect that.

spinoc | 6/10/2009, 9:30 pm EST

Thanks for allowing us to share in a dream come true – seeing yourself on the cover of Rolling Stone, only a few weeks after the competition at AI ended. OMFG is right!! I gotta whole lotta love for Adam Lambert!

HannaB | 6/10/2009, 9:31 pm EST

OMFG is right! He is mesmerized and captivated and blown away…all those things he does to his fans! Thank you so much for sharing that moment with us!

Will we get to see more of the photos taken at the photo shoot? I want to see every single one of them, even those that may not have made the cut. Oh and how about a poster of the picture on that cover? We want!! :)

Can’t wait ’til we can buy the magazine in our area!

naomit | 6/10/2009, 9:32 pm EST

love the kiss at the end~~!!!!!!!!!

naomit | 6/10/2009, 9:32 pm EST

love the kiss at the end~~!!!!!!!!!

carrie | 6/10/2009, 9:32 pm EST

Wow, love the cover! Adam you are a great talent and a beautiful man.

Rita | 6/10/2009, 9:33 pm EST

Rolling Stone ….. thank you!!! Do you realize how many Glamberts are going to experience even more Adamgasms now? Beautiful photography and story!!!!

JoannaT | 6/10/2009, 9:37 pm EST

I love Adam Lambert! I wish it was Friday so I could buy this Rolling Stone already. Way to go Adam! What a musical genius this man is. I am sure whatever he puts out solo will go platinum. This man certainly has the following. He is soo down to earth as well.

taytay | 6/10/2009, 9:37 pm EST

It’s just amazing how he didn’t even win the show, yet here he is on the cover of freaking Rolling Stone. Good for Adam! He certainly left some big shoes to fill on Idol next year.

AdamFan | 6/10/2009, 9:39 pm EST

Adam you look splendid, darling :) Thank you Rolling Stone for featuring such a talented and wonderful person on your cover. I can’t wait to go get a copy!

carlyNYC | 6/10/2009, 9:39 pm EST

read the article today, which enhances the sense we all have of adam as being spontaneous, genuine, full of life, dynamic. i worry for him though. i feel like he’s a little like a hyperactive kid, yes a flower child of sorts as they describe him in the article. i worry that he needs his manager/publicist or someone to help him filter some of his straight from his head into his mouth honesty. — not in real life, of course (who wouldn’t love that about him) — but as he navigates the treacheries of stardom. (0h, and loved that he said he was bi-curious! i think leaving a little more to the imagination of some of his more parochial fans is a good thing for any celebrity’s career).

ccouch | 6/10/2009, 9:41 pm EST

Love this cover with ADAM. Way to go!!!!!!!!!

audrab | 6/10/2009, 9:42 pm EST

LOVE THE VIDEO…Love Adam! Love the cover!

ADB | 6/10/2009, 9:43 pm EST

You are the BEST! Congrats on a fabulous cover… This is the start of a long journey!!!! You look AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!

Chrissy | 6/10/2009, 9:44 pm EST

Adam at a loss for words? lol Don’t blame him. Congratulations, you so deserve all this. Love you Adam.

ca | 6/10/2009, 9:44 pm EST

Rolling Stone is long past having a point. Does anyone still read it?

nikolle | 6/10/2009, 9:45 pm EST

Congratulations, Adam!

Jlynn | 6/10/2009, 9:45 pm EST

OMFG that is what I say every time I see Adam Lambert. Can’t wait to see what he has in store for us on that first album.

Mary G | 6/10/2009, 9:47 pm EST

I Think the cover is so HOT1 He is very provacitive it just makes you want him and see him more!

Lyoness7 | 6/10/2009, 9:47 pm EST

Oh RS Thanks for this.

Please share more photo’s from the shoot.

Adam you are AMAZING. Can’t wait for your Solo tour and CD.

AdamFan | 6/10/2009, 9:48 pm EST

I still don’t get it – what’s with the snake?

SK | 6/10/2009, 9:48 pm EST

That was my reaction too! I’m so happy for you Adam. Thanks RS for a FABULOUS cover and all of the follow up coverage. I loved that you captured his reaction.

JandaLee74 | 6/10/2009, 9:49 pm EST

Amazing cover for an amazing person. No one deserves success more than Adam. He has worked so hard for this and his effort is starting to bear some incredible fruit!

Love Adam and congratulations!

Thanks RS!!

Brenda Johnson | 6/10/2009, 9:49 pm EST

I love him!! Can he get any cuter??

Cindy | 6/10/2009, 9:49 pm EST

What an awesome cover. Adam could not be more deserving. He is the next superstar in the music industry. Rock on Adam.

suebella | 6/10/2009, 9:49 pm EST

awesome to see that beautiful man so down to earth, so real…………..
he just exudes joy and makes people feel alive and SO HAPPY……
thank you Adam for being you.

the ultimate reality show…..
just to see Adam BEING Adam every day………plz?……..pretty plz?????

Brenda Johnson | 6/10/2009, 9:50 pm EST

Does the snake have to be spelled out? Hmmmmmmm..not sure I can do so here. Just give it some thought and you’ll understand.

EUGENE | 6/10/2009, 9:50 pm EST

ELVIS,JANIS,FREDDY,AND NOW ADAM!!!THE REAL WORLD IDOL IS ON THE COVER AND YOU TRULY DESERVE IT!!!! ADAM LAMBERT,YOU HAVE GREATNESS AT YOUR FEET,SOAR LIKE A EAGLE!!!!!!!

AdamDaily.com | 6/10/2009, 9:51 pm EST

I need this issue RIGHT NOW SO BADLY!!!!!

Cathleen Jenkins | 6/10/2009, 9:52 pm EST

Please post more pictures of Adam. We need more!! He is so photogenic. Share with us!!

NeedYou | 6/10/2009, 9:52 pm EST

The BEST cover ever on RS.

isla | 6/10/2009, 9:52 pm EST

Best cover ever RS!

sigh……

Lisa | 6/10/2009, 9:53 pm EST

OMFG! Adam, you are so much fun. Congrats on the RS cover – I wish you many more in the future! I’m so glad your talent has been introduced to the world.

NANCY | 6/10/2009, 9:53 pm EST

ADAM, YOUR HOT AND FEARLESS AND BEAUTIFUL AND OH I FORGOT, THE BEST SINGER OUT THERE RIGHT NOW, LOVE YOU!!!

MarCanadaForAdam | 6/10/2009, 9:53 pm EST

I really think Adam was so in awe that he was holding back tears! Have you ever seen anyone so precious and gracious and thankful?! I have to say, in Canada, we’re all ga-ga over Adam too. I have two magazine stores holding my copy of RS when Canadian stores get the Adam cover. The problem is, stores like the big bookstores here don’t get the next Rolling Stone until next Thursday, June 18! All the stores I’ve been too are still stacked with the last issue! And I just have to add this: Entertainment Tonight featured Adam on the show tonight and commented that he’s getting all the exposure despite Kris winning. Then had to add, “But let’s not forget about Kris.” Go figure.

Paula | 6/10/2009, 9:54 pm EST

Wow, Is all I can say. He is a breath of fresh air. His honesty is such a turn on. Such a talented and gifted man and that cover was the sexiest thing I’ve ever seen. Ralston is a genius. I was so mesmerized by the chest hairs I didn’t even notice the snake.

kaat4437 | 6/10/2009, 9:56 pm EST

Adam, you were speechless, so unlike you!! LOL….I loved it…but you deserve this cover of RS and there is so much more to come..I love ya…keep being true to yourself and I can’t wait for your cd!!

Nina | 6/10/2009, 9:56 pm EST

Love the Cover , Adam looks great, thank you RS!

Mercury50 | 6/10/2009, 9:57 pm EST

This is just the beginning – watch him take off.We’re all along for the ride.

michael | 6/10/2009, 9:58 pm EST

can’t wait for 20/20 Friday night-
need to hear you speak.

djett | 6/10/2009, 9:59 pm EST

OMFG is the perfect reaction (it was mine too!) Congratulations Adam!!!!

Tara | 6/10/2009, 9:59 pm EST

The most AMAZING RS cover EVER! Great story. Adam is going to be soo HUGE! Please, Please, give us links to all his pictures from the shot, we need more!! Love You Adam!!

Mel | 6/10/2009, 9:59 pm EST

That was so fun to see his reaction to that amazing cover, hah he was as transfixed by it as the rest of us. Kudos to the photographer and the layout professionals, sooo beautifully done.

Getting my own copy of Rolling Stone (for the first time in years) was TOH-tally worth it, what a fascinating article. My only disappointment was that some of the really stunning photos (ESPECIALLY the glitter shaker nod to Velvet Goldmine one, so kickass) shown in the behind the scenes vid weren’t included. PLEASE tell me you are going to put them online, and not tiny like this vid, but in all their HQ glory!

THANX Rolling Stone for doing such a terrific job, although when you’ve got someone like Adam to work with, half the work is already done for you, LOL.

nan | 6/10/2009, 10:03 pm EST

This has to be the best RS cover…I am excited, and waiting for more GLAMROCK.
congratulations Adam – a fan forever..

leney | 6/10/2009, 10:03 pm EST

So happy for you Adam. You’re amazing and the cover is brilliant. You deserve it!!!

mossiealong | 6/10/2009, 10:04 pm EST

Awesome cover! You are too adamlicous for words! Best of luck and much luv….Glambert 3548

Fan4life | 6/10/2009, 10:04 pm EST

Love his reaction, I just wanna give him a big hug! Soooo proud of you Adam!

Jennifer | 6/10/2009, 10:04 pm EST

I swear I can’t stop looking at this cover. I have it as my wallpaper on my ipod and on my computer. It is STUNNING and super sexy. I want this magazine NOW.

likeateen2 | 6/10/2009, 10:05 pm EST

In the video he looks as happy as a kid with a new ball. Wait, he doesn’t like soccer! …like a kid with a new cape!
I LOVE HIM, so f***ing sweet!

Christine | 6/10/2009, 10:07 pm EST

When I heard that Adam was going to be on the cover of RS, I literally flipped shit!!! It’s soooooo exciting! I love Adam to pieces and he deserves this so much. Yay!

melinda | 6/10/2009, 10:07 pm EST

What a gorgeous cover RS. It’s obvious that you get how special Adam is. What a doll!

Love you Adam! and I can’t wait to see you in concert and listen to your music. You are living your dream! WOW. Your honesty and courage inspires me.

Susie | 6/10/2009, 10:08 pm EST

It’s just priceless watching his reaction. I love it.

Beth | 6/10/2009, 10:08 pm EST

Amazing! Adam is so electric. He makes people want to know more. Thank you, Rolling Stone for allowing him to give us more.

Glambert #1442 | 6/10/2009, 10:09 pm EST

This is THE BEST cover of Rolling Stone! Adam is already an international star and he hasn’t even released an album yet!

AdamBomb Fan | 6/10/2009, 10:09 pm EST

Love the article, Love the Pics, Love the videos. Great Cover!

Meggers7896 | 6/10/2009, 10:10 pm EST

He’s so amazing. And OMFG is right Adam. Basically my reaction to everytime I see him.

Teresa Sluder | 6/10/2009, 10:10 pm EST

A beautiful reaction from the most deserving beautiful man. Love everything about you. You make me feel so alive when you sing. I can’t take my eyes off of you. But what I really love is to see you like this. You are really everything that we see and love when you perform.

danette | 6/10/2009, 10:11 pm EST

Love the cover Adam looks hot. Love the snakes.

sukisue | 6/10/2009, 10:11 pm EST

adam’s voice is fabulous, watched idol only 2 hear him sing, who cares he’s gay, ill buy his albums.

Adam4life | 6/10/2009, 10:11 pm EST

So I went to Barnes & Noble today expecting this magazine but to my disappointment, Lady Gaga is still on RS…bummer!!! I settled with Us Weekly with Adam’s picture on the top left corner of the cover. Anyway, when is this exactly going to be on the shelves??? I’m getting very impatient!! Adam, I’m so excited for you!!! I’m a fan for life!!!

DSP | 6/10/2009, 10:12 pm EST

Love it

kingmikol | 6/10/2009, 10:12 pm EST

A rising star! His album will be awesome!

Eva | 6/10/2009, 10:12 pm EST

This cover is wicked hot. Excellent job, RS.

Terri | 6/10/2009, 10:12 pm EST

Yummy! I hope this is just one of many more covers for Adam!! BEST COVER EVER!!!

amj | 6/10/2009, 10:12 pm EST

Hottest man alive!

Jo | 6/10/2009, 10:13 pm EST

Love the cover, so sexy!! So proud of you Adam. You deserve this.

donia | 6/10/2009, 10:14 pm EST

OMFG! That is what I say every day that I see a new picture of him. He is sooooo hot! Love you Adam!

GlamGirl1139 | 6/10/2009, 10:15 pm EST

Adam you are a Sex God!! I love your zest for life and your honesty! I love who you are as an artist and a person. Thanks for sharing your world with us. I am proud to be a Glambert! xoxox All the best to you! and…RS you guys rock!! Your best ever!!

Susie L | 6/10/2009, 10:15 pm EST

LOVED this video – how cool to getto see Adam’s first reaction! I can’t wait to read the article and see the cover in person. Please release some more pictures- as a photographer myself I would love to see the ones that did not make it into the magazine. Thanks Rolling Stone!

Shannon | 6/10/2009, 10:17 pm EST

This was a beautiful thing to watch–this amazing talent realizing his dreams really are happening. The cover was exquisite! I am so happy for him; I’m teary. Could ya’ll release some photos from when he was in the short-sleeved white shirt with suspenders? That was one hot look on him.

mar | 6/10/2009, 10:17 pm EST

Thank you Matthew Rolston and Rolling Stone!
It certainly is a risk to make a cover of someone that is barely beginning! Here’s to hoping his career grows to justify your early support :)

Pressurecooker | 6/10/2009, 10:18 pm EST

He seemed like he was in shock. I can’t wait for his CD or basically anything to do with him. I’m a bit obsessed I guess;even though I’m happily married. Go figure!

bowchickawowow | 6/10/2009, 10:18 pm EST

I am SOOO PROUD for Adam! He is precious and priceless! What an amazing gift both to us, and to Adam from Rolling Stone Magazine! Adam is one in a million! Will love you forever, young star!

Anonymous | 6/10/2009, 10:19 pm EST

I am so, so happy for Adam. He is going to be a World Idol for many years to come. Loved Adam’s reaction to the cover!!

xomissylambertxo | 6/10/2009, 10:19 pm EST

He is AMAZING! Adam Lambert, you are beyond gorgeous, and your voice is brilliant!

raee | 6/10/2009, 10:20 pm EST

i absolutely loved his reaction. it was perfect. not gonna lie..i teared up a bit. he is so humble and gracious. the cover is awesome. i cannot wait to buy it and read the article!

Kimberly | 6/10/2009, 10:20 pm EST

I absolutely loved Adam’s reaction to seeing himself on the cover for the first time. I am so, so happy for Adam. He will truly be a World Idol. Adam, enjoy yourself; the world is yours!

Melissa | 6/10/2009, 10:21 pm EST

How awesome is that?
What a sweetie.
So happy for you Adam.
You deserve all of that & way more.
Such a talent & fantastic person.
All of your fans are right there with you.
omfg indeed.:D so cute.

Jenna | 6/10/2009, 10:21 pm EST

The video is priceless!!! I had the same reaction – OMG, OMFG!!! It’s amazing how sweet he is as a person yet when he performs, he transforms into this glittery alien from planet fierce, so out-of-this-world amazing! I am so happy for Adam – I love him to pieces!!!

Cindy | 6/10/2009, 10:22 pm EST

he’s so fucking adorkable, who can hate that piece of cuteness, arghhhhhhhhhhhh Adam I want to ***** and **** and ***** you dayum, he’s HAWT! I love this man, can’t wait for this mag to be on the shelves already, hurry up!! Love you ADAMMMMMMMMMMM

jt | 6/10/2009, 10:22 pm EST

Great article, great cover. Makes me want to go to the Burning Man and ingest some fungi :)

Kayra1 | 6/10/2009, 10:22 pm EST

Such an incredible cover, thanks Rolling Stone! Adam is truly an amazing artist and his voice….ummmm well just breathtaking!!!

David | 6/10/2009, 10:23 pm EST

I loove Adam and cannot wait to pick up this issue!! I went to 4 different stores today and none had it on the racks. This will be my first time ever buying a Rolling Stone Mag but I am so excited! Thank you for putting Adam on the cover. I cannot get anough of him.

Love Him - Love the Cover! | 6/10/2009, 10:23 pm EST

Please, please – more Adam pics!!

Kim | 6/10/2009, 10:27 pm EST

omfg that’s great! Adam looks amazing on the cover!

Lindy | 6/10/2009, 10:28 pm EST

We love you just the way you are, Adam…

wtdp | 6/10/2009, 10:29 pm EST

He’s fascinated with it – how do you think WE feel Adam? It’s so gorgeous it hurts to look at it, but in a good way. RS, please may we have more of the “outakes”? And some posters? And have him on again next month?

samantha | 6/10/2009, 10:29 pm EST

Can he be more Amazing? thank you rolling stones for this moment!

josie | 6/10/2009, 10:29 pm EST

OMFG. Sexiest Man Alive. Case Closed. Best RS cover ever. Hope it sells out…but not before I get my copy!!!

dee | 6/10/2009, 10:30 pm EST

Loved his reaction to the cover! So genuine and happy. Can’t wait to see him on 20/20 and can’t wait for that album! Much love to you Adam!

Kathleen | 6/10/2009, 10:31 pm EST

Beautiful cover of a beautiful man inside and out. I cried when I saw his reaction to the cover. We’re on this journey together, Adam!

Sandi | 6/10/2009, 10:32 pm EST

Adam is so genuine! I can’t wait to hear his album and see him in concert. I look at his picture everyday to get my dose of confidence and courage to get through each day with a positive “can do” attitude. He is an inspiration! Thank you Adam!

Janet | 6/10/2009, 10:32 pm EST

He just seems so genuine and real. Love him!

bl | 6/10/2009, 10:32 pm EST

YUM YUM YUM!!! Can’t wait til Friday. Will keep this Mag forever. Congrats you big hunk of love! LOL! OMG is right. It’s just the beginning baby. So happy to be along for the wild ride. LOOOOVE YOU.

Lynn | 6/10/2009, 10:33 pm EST

Wow this is great, this cover rocks.

WHitley | 6/10/2009, 10:35 pm EST

OMFG! He is so awesome! Love the cover! It is the best the RS cover that I have ever seen. Hawt!

Steve | 6/10/2009, 10:36 pm EST

A cover worthy of the start of a legend.

canadian chick | 6/10/2009, 10:37 pm EST

we all know we totally ripped the OMFG from the gossip girl promos ;)

Adam is so genuine and honest it’s great to see.

Selu | 6/10/2009, 10:38 pm EST

Congratulations…Mr. Lambert! The COVER of Rolling Stone! Wow, oh, just wow. Gorgeous and stunning.

Congratulations…Rolling Stone! Best cover ever! Can’t wait for my copy on Friday! Hope you printed lots of extra copies.

DallasGal | 6/10/2009, 10:38 pm EST

Wow…Fabulous. Sexy. Can’t wait to see him in concert. Good job RS.

oceanarose | 6/10/2009, 10:39 pm EST

Yeah, that was pretty much my reaction too. OMFG! It’s not everyday that someone comes along with talent, charisma, intelligence, a great personality and the courage to be themself no matter what. He deserves all the great things that are sure to come his way. Now we just have to wait for the CD.

Wanda | 6/10/2009, 10:41 pm EST

OMFG! That is what I said when I saw the cover! I called all of my friends and said, “OMFG! You have got to see ADAM on the cover of RS”. Afterwards, I ran out and bought one.

likeateen2 | 6/10/2009, 10:42 pm EST

OMFG.
Thanx RS

Tori | 6/10/2009, 10:44 pm EST

OMFG! Hey, that’s exactly what I said when I saw the cover! Such a gorgeous, talented man!

Anonymous | 6/10/2009, 10:47 pm EST

OMFG!! Sexiest man alive!
Thank you Rolling Stone!
Please show us more photos of him!

Anonymous | 6/10/2009, 10:48 pm EST

What an awesome cover! RS has nailed it – well done and thank you. Can’t wait to get my copy when they reach here next week in Singapore. RS, could you share more of the photos you took of Adam? Thank you so much. Love you Adam, and love you RS

luckylady | 6/10/2009, 10:48 pm EST

Please post more photos from the cover photo shoot. Please more.

Keyla | 6/10/2009, 10:48 pm EST

Adam, you so deserve this.You are a Mega talented human being.I’m proud of you./hugs and kisses

RS..thank you for this fantastic cover of Adam.It’s just awesome!

sana | 6/10/2009, 10:49 pm EST

OMFG!! Sexiest man alive!
Thank you Rolling Stone!
Please show us more photos of him!

OMFG sums it up nicely | 6/10/2009, 10:52 pm EST

Very well done cover. I don’t suppose we can order a life sized version? *nudge nudge wink wink*

Shai | 6/10/2009, 10:52 pm EST

Adam was so shocked, excited, and a little emotional. He is just an all around amazing person. He is just being himself and I love him for it. I am just so upset that I haven’t been able to find that magazine anywhere! Every place keeps telling me “check back Friday” ugh… I just don’t know if I can wait thaaaat looong!

nvjody | 6/10/2009, 10:53 pm EST

OMG is right! Great photo! I loved his reaction to the cover – such a great guy. Love you ADAM!

Kathleen | 6/10/2009, 10:54 pm EST

That was great to watch Adam…he is an amazing, fearless artist. OMG is right Adam, you deserve any accolades you receive.

LUNA | 6/10/2009, 10:55 pm EST

OMG! I LOVE ADAM LAMBERT! thanks rolling stone.

Lori | 6/10/2009, 10:55 pm EST

Adam is a beautiful person, inside & out, & a brilliant, lovely young soul. Thank you Adam for sharing yourself with the world, & thanks RS for giving him such a respectful space to speak his mind in order to pre-empt the negative media from hounding him about every little thing he has done in the past, or the person he is. Now can we all focus on the music which is Adam’s greatest wish I’m sure. Love your genius Adam and love you!!!

angel | 6/10/2009, 10:56 pm EST

I have never bought rolling stone except one other time when christina aguilera was on the cover go adam!!! You are so fabulous

lambertfan | 6/10/2009, 10:59 pm EST

Adam, you are the best!! Stay true to yourself and you will be O.K. Thank God for somebody who doesn’t sugarcoat and hide who he is and what he is about!!!

Adam is uber talented and I think he will kick some ass!

Chrissy aka Adam's B!tch #29 | 6/10/2009, 11:01 pm EST

I search 6 newsstand in NYC today and bought 4 copies when I finally found them! Adam is the most amazing man, artist, and person. Great article and I hope this is the first of many RS covers he’ll be gracing during his long and succesful career. Love you Adam effing Lambert. Glue some rhinestones on THAT b!tches!

Lisa | 6/10/2009, 11:02 pm EST

A beautiful picture of a beautiful man with a beautiful soul.

I have nothing but absolute adoration for this man.

noskerdycat | 6/10/2009, 11:04 pm EST

I need a lifesize poster of this cover – help!!! – oh yes,
A bed sheet printed with the cover would be good too.

Selu | 6/10/2009, 11:05 pm EST

The COVER of Rolling Stone! Wow, oh, just wow! Congratulations, Mr. Lambert!!! Stunning and gorgeous!

Kathy | 6/10/2009, 11:06 pm EST

Please post all of the pictures from the photo shoot….

Tawney827 | 6/10/2009, 11:07 pm EST

Adam’s reaction was priceless!
He deserves ever bit of FAME
he is going to get!
Congrat’s Adam! Love you!!!

TerBear11 | 6/10/2009, 11:08 pm EST

Geesh, I started crying watching Adam’s reaction. It is an awesome cover and Adam is awesome person!

adraiana frizell | 6/10/2009, 11:10 pm EST

omg i love adam lambert he is so cool who cares if he is gay if u are a good fan you will not care at all …. i love you adam lambert

carrie | 6/10/2009, 11:10 pm EST

Adam’s reaction=priceless. OMFG indeed. Rolling Stone, if you know how much we love Adam, you know how much we appreciate the cover and the article. We just have to figure out a way to get our hands on the mags before they fly off the shelfs.

Nicholas Kevin | 6/10/2009, 11:10 pm EST

RS make a right decision to make Adam Lambert cover on this time!!!
It will be a legend issue!!!
Adam rockss!!!

More photos from the shoot | 6/10/2009, 11:11 pm EST

As many as you can put up, we will love them all

Paula | 6/10/2009, 11:12 pm EST

Adam’s cover was absolutely beautiful. RS and Adam Lambert are a perfect pairing. Hope you make some of the unpublished pictures available. Easily the best cover I’ve seen on RS.

Nataly | 6/10/2009, 11:14 pm EST

LOVEEEE U ADAM !

nina | 6/10/2009, 11:15 pm EST

now this cover is my laptop wallpager.

Alcsccrplyr | 6/10/2009, 11:15 pm EST

That’s so adorable! He can’t stop looking at it, and neither can we! Haha.

Jill | 6/10/2009, 11:16 pm EST

This is the best cover ever! You made a great move putting Adam on the cover! He is already a superstar!

CooperD | 6/10/2009, 11:16 pm EST

I am so happy and proud of this man. Good for him the cover of Rolling Stone. Could not have been a better artist to grace the cover. I am a musician and Adam Lambert is a icon in the making. Good for him. Such a nice guy as well. Kudos to RS for their choice as well.

dude | 6/10/2009, 11:17 pm EST

Wilco or The Mars Volta on the next cover for their awesome new talented albums? Please.

tacocara1995 | 6/10/2009, 11:17 pm EST

This WILL be the biggest selling issue of RS EVERRRR!!!
Adam , you will become a legend.
being on RS, and you don’t even have an album out yet!! That is awesome.
I wish to you luck in your career, and success.
I know you will go very far, all of us glamberts LOVE you.

Eye | 6/10/2009, 11:18 pm EST

Great cover! I love it.

Andrea Smith | 6/10/2009, 11:19 pm EST

Wow! There is just something about Adam that is so present and real! I loved this video. I can’t believe I’m so pleased and happy for someone I’ve never met!

Vic | 6/10/2009, 11:20 pm EST

Adam is amazing!!! Thank you for a great article. Adam is truly a unique talent for this generation. He will inspire others to pursue their dreams!!!

jamie Beam | 6/10/2009, 11:20 pm EST

Best cover of RS ever!!!

Cover Lover | 6/10/2009, 11:25 pm EST

Adam in the Garden of Eden. Forbidden fruit never looked so tempting. OMFG.

Cover Lover | 6/10/2009, 11:25 pm EST

Adam in the Garden of Eden. Forbidden fruit never looked so tempting. OMFG.

carol in canada | 6/10/2009, 11:26 pm EST

Wow, thank you for sharing Adam’s
reaction to the RS cover with us. My eyes are misty and my heart is full of joy for Adam. He deserves this after all he has given to us.

Carolyn | 6/10/2009, 11:26 pm EST

Adam, I fell in love with you after you sang “Mad World”. You have more than tremendous talent, your emotionial IQ is off the charts and so hard to find in people. We all love you Adam.

sf-looking | 6/10/2009, 11:26 pm EST

I went looking today in San Francisco and only found the Lady Gaga issue. I read people in NY had them – what’s up? Remember the days when we were kids (I’m mid-40s now) and we taped on our walls and doors pictures of stars we loved – I may actually do this with the cover, much to my family’s dismay.

Barbara | 6/10/2009, 11:28 pm EST

Great video AND the best cover ever! Over-the-top and sexy gorgeous just like Adam! I loved the interview. Thanks for treating Adam so respectfully and giving us the chance to know him better. I adore Adam.

Kliggie | 6/10/2009, 11:31 pm EST

Hot Adam congrats!!!!!!!!!

Chance | 6/10/2009, 11:32 pm EST

Adam Lambert’s Rolling Stone’s Cover was sold out at 8 stores in Tucson when I went to get it today around 4 pm. I’m so mad. I am having to drive out of Tucson to the next major cities to try and get it. I can’t believe the stores did not bring in more copies. The Barnes and Noble was sold out in less than an hour. If I have to drive to Phoenix I will but I seriously hope that won’t have to happen. They still had some Lady Ga Ga mags in the back but I drove all the way there for Adam Lambert. Grrrrrr. Anyone else have that problem?

Amy | 6/10/2009, 11:32 pm EST

Stunning cover of a gorgeous man! Adam, I am so happy for you that your dreams and aspirations are coming true. Who would have thunk? You, on the cover of Rolling Stone!
An out and proud Glambert, too.

Angel | 6/10/2009, 11:33 pm EST

OMFG is right that is the sexiest cover ever of the sexiest man alive!!!

INk | 6/10/2009, 11:33 pm EST

Entire issue pretty much fantastic. Cover rocked. Article rocked harder. Thanks Rolling Stone!

Kliggie | 6/10/2009, 11:34 pm EST

A hugh congrats on the photo

Andrea P | 6/10/2009, 11:34 pm EST

Dang, that man is hot! Are we all sure he is gay? I mean I could change him! Give me a chance! He looks as sweet as candy!

Latisha | 6/10/2009, 11:37 pm EST

Mmmmmmmmmmm! That is pure sex on a stick right there. This man knows how to sell. I would buy whatever it was he was selling. What? jeans? Gimme some. Shirts? Gimme some. Magazines oh yeah I bought me some. Dang near had to put my b slap on some big ole white girl for it but the manager said they had more in the back. She knew not to mess with me and my Glambert fix.

EdgyWithASmile | 6/10/2009, 11:37 pm EST

Ok, now that Adam is “officially” out-of-the-closet, I know that all of us heterosexual female fans are supposed to be all cool about it. BUT, I think I speak for legions of Adam’s female fans when I say – DAMMIT!!!! Why God? WHY? What-the-BLEEP!!!! Not another beautiful and talented out-of-reach gay man!!! AAAARGH!!!! SHEESH!!! Ok, now that I got that off my chest, I am ready to focus on Adam “as an artist”. ;-)

cheryl | 6/10/2009, 11:38 pm EST

I’ve never actually bought RS mag, but this time I will grab a handful! Yum! Any way we will ever get to see some of the other shots? We caught glimpses, but would love to own them. They are too great to let go of…..

Kathy | 6/10/2009, 11:39 pm EST

Please post more pictures from the photo shoot………

Barb | 6/10/2009, 11:39 pm EST

Love this cover! Adam, so glad you had your epiphany at Burning Man. You make life fun!

Katy | 6/10/2009, 11:40 pm EST

Adam Congratulations! This one of the most sexiest cover that I have ever seen

Camille | 6/10/2009, 11:40 pm EST

OMG! HE IS SO HOT!!!!

Sarah | 6/10/2009, 11:41 pm EST

OMG, it’s amazing to see how he reacts when he first sees the cover. Oh GOD, everything, just everything is so interesting when it’s coming to Adam. I could watch him all day, non stop.
Believe me, it’s hard not to love this guy.

Bah-stin luvs Adam | 6/10/2009, 11:42 pm EST

Just keepin’ it real… that’s my Adam! Looks like it really ‘hit’ him when he saw the cover! LOL I love it!!

You did it Adam!
Keep rockin!
Bren from Bah-stin

Nina | 6/10/2009, 11:42 pm EST

Thank you RS for this AMAZING article on Adam! Sexy and super hot pictures and I love everything! Thank you a million times. I just wish it was easier to find the magazine in a store, haven’t been able to buy it yet and I really need many copies!! Why can’t we order it online from your site?

paamul | 6/10/2009, 11:43 pm EST

Love Him!!!!!! Will be my first purchase of Rolling Stone since 1970.

bani | 6/10/2009, 11:43 pm EST

He is amazing!

I just love him so much.

He is so Gorgeous!!!!

Love love love love love him!!!

tj17 | 6/10/2009, 11:45 pm EST

Amazing cover!! Loved the article! Can’t wait for his album!

ArkansasAdamLuvr | 6/10/2009, 11:46 pm EST

I drove all over town today looking for a copy of Rolling Stone with Adam on the cover! Finally found the LAST copy available at a bookstore and it is SOOOOO FABULOUS! The BEST EVER!

MaggieQ | 6/10/2009, 11:47 pm EST

I just have to say I had the same reaction Adam did. I got it after waiting in line to get mine and when I finally got to look at it I just starred at it. That is the hottest cover Rolling Stones has ever done. I mean Lady Ga Ga was practically naked! But Adam with all of his clothes on was still SMOKING HOT and SEX GOD and yes I was having some pretty naughty thoughts when checking out the cover. Yes I know he is gay but a girl can fantasize!

Angel | 6/10/2009, 11:48 pm EST

OMFG is right that is the sexiest cover of the sexiest man alive!!!

Angel | 6/10/2009, 11:50 pm EST

OMFG is right..that is the sexiest RS cover ever of the sexiest man alive!!!!

Trevor | 6/10/2009, 11:51 pm EST

Okay I just want to say the photographer should get major props but Adam Lambert needs to tell us guys what he is doing. I mean I don’t know how to give a look like that to my girlfriend and even if I did strike a pose I am sure I couldn’t pull off an Adam. Um that’s what she refers to as sexy look. She even calls outfits we pass by in windows “an Adam” if they are hot. Does this guy work out or what?

Shirley | 6/10/2009, 11:52 pm EST

POP GOES THE CAMERA, ADAM!!! How prophetic. Just an amazing cover.

G932 | 6/10/2009, 11:53 pm EST

Adam’s cover is the best one you have had in 30 years!! hell, even HE cant stop looking at it!

I cant stop looking either! he is just so GORGEOUS!!

PLEASE, RS, make a HUUUGE poster of this cover, I PROMISE it will sell!!!!! I’ll take 10!!!

Thanks so much for doing this cover story! I cant think of anyone who is more deserving than Adam!

ROCK ON, BABY!! we are all along for the ride!!!

Lynn | 6/10/2009, 11:54 pm EST

Love this cover. Best ever.

Kelly | 6/10/2009, 11:54 pm EST

He was practically speechless…he just wanted to sit and stare at it!!!
No, Adam, it’s not “crazy” at all…you are going to be a Superstar!!!
You look absolutely “dreamy” yourself on the cover…Drop-Dead-Gorgeous!
T hanks Rolling Stone and thanks amazing photographer for the incredible photo of this man!!!

Linda | 6/10/2009, 11:54 pm EST

Hot! That is the word for this cover! Adam is the SEXIEST AMERICAN IDOL EVER! I mean can we say he just gave Chocolate a run for it’s money? Oh my Goodness!! Can we have more photos of Adam like this?!!!! Dang!!!!!!

Camille | 6/10/2009, 11:55 pm EST

I LOVE THIS COVER!!! OMG!! HE IS SO FREAKING HOT!!!

Lyn | 6/10/2009, 11:55 pm EST

One of the most gorgeous covers I’ve ever seen in my life

Carrie | 6/10/2009, 11:56 pm EST

That cover is smokin’! Adam is fearless and beautiful inside and out, and I adore him more than ever! I can’t wait until his album comes out! I am happy that his dreams are coming true and wish nothing but the best for him!

Barbara | 6/10/2009, 11:56 pm EST

Best cover ever on Rolling Stone. If we cause record sales with this one can we have another soon?

Cile | 6/10/2009, 11:57 pm EST

A Bookstore chain in my city (Miami) are putting signs in their windows saying “We do not have the Adam Lambert Rolling Stone issue in yet. Please check back on Friday”.
A clerk at one location told me they’re getting swamped with calls and walk in customers asking for it.
Sales of Adam’s issue are going to be ridiculous. People LOVE him!

Lyn | 6/10/2009, 11:57 pm EST

Comment got cut off :/ Anyway, great job Adam and RS! Can’t wait to get my copy over here in the Phils.

Pat | 6/10/2009, 11:58 pm EST

They are freaking sold out of the Magazine! How can I get one!?!?

kGlambert141 | 6/10/2009, 11:59 pm EST

Adam and I had a similar reaction when we first saw the cover-

… except he was a lot more calm…

and less sweaty.

Lovie | 6/11/2009, 12:02 am EST

LOL I love his reaction to the cover ..OMG.. OMFG… how cute!!

Adam, we LOVE you.

MinaF | 6/11/2009, 12:03 am EST

Adam, sexy cover and wonderful article–as usual, you did not disappoint. Can’t wait to see you live in Dallas! :)

LovesMeSomeAdam | 6/11/2009, 12:09 am EST

What, Adam could be BI? Move over other ladys i am first!

Patty | 6/11/2009, 12:10 am EST

Wow, This is the hottest cover I have ever seen. I love Adam. I’m so happy for him. He will be a superstar.

mon | 6/11/2009, 12:11 am EST

So cute,that’s also my reaction to the cover,OMFG!

tij | 6/11/2009, 12:12 am EST

OMG. RS really did a great job on the cover. Posters of this will sell like hotcakes.

sfore69 | 6/11/2009, 12:14 am EST

Yo Adam Im 40 jst 6th of June and I think u rock and not jst rock Ive none from the begng and lovd it,. its jst that I understand and if they dont like it to bad u still got it and it willast. U R ROCK AND ROLL AND its a gret GENEration to b in. people love u and love u for u and now u no it. HOw does it filLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!??IM SUSAN fore in SOUTHPIRT NC and we will always suport u and >>>>>>>

LUCY | 6/11/2009, 12:15 am EST

Just loooooving it. Such a great talent

skylee | 6/11/2009, 12:17 am EST

This will be the first RS issue I have ever bought and I am 39. I may even have to get a subscription…..don’t want to miss a thing. Absolutely amazing cover….oh, and the interview is great also. LOL…..OMG, OMFG!!!!

jit | 6/11/2009, 12:18 am EST

Adam Lambert is NOT bi. He is gay, but you can see that he LOVES the attention from women. He will kiss them, hug them, lick their neck, tongue them, etc. It is all HOT to him. The more attention he gets from women the better! The women don’t care either. They will still have a crush on him, try to hug him, try to have their arms around him like Allison, try to hang out with him just because Adam is cool to be around with – he is NOT boring and he makes it exciting for both genders.

Marg | 6/11/2009, 12:20 am EST

I believe this man can do ANYTHING and turn it into gold. He’s gorgeous and supertalented. Can I have a poster of the cover?

PatCanada | 6/11/2009, 12:24 am EST

Did you hear something? I was straining my ears, but could still hear nothing! It’s deafeningly quiet on the other side of the fence. Whaat? No haters now! None whatsoever! They are finally quiet – dumbstruck, hypnotized by the snake, and mesmerized by the butterfly in Adam’s Garden.

Amy | 6/11/2009, 12:25 am EST

Where’s the poster?? Want it NOW!!

tal | 6/11/2009, 12:27 am EST

we love it

jit | 6/11/2009, 12:29 am EST

Even though Adam is gay, that does NOT stop the girls and women from having a crush on him. Adam LOVES the attention from the female population. It is all HOT to him. He hugs women, kisses them on the head, licks them on the neck, tongues them in shows, etc. Hey, if it is okay for a girl to be a fan of Miley Cyrus, it is certainly okay for a girl to be a fan of Adam Lambert. Same difference. Both are artists and the fangirls and fanwomen appreciate entertainment and artistry, period.

maria | 6/11/2009, 12:34 am EST

Thanks, for the great cover and article on Adam Lambert. Really enjoyed it. Hoping for ongoing info, and the extra photos from the shoot. Nice job!

edgy adam aka blakkrrox | 6/11/2009, 12:35 am EST

Adam, Congrats on your RS cover & article. You have brought so much to a very jaded music industry.

We have needed someone like you so badly. Amazing vocals, looks and stage presence. Someone with integrity & intelligence, who believes in positive thinking and making a difference.

Thanks for working it out over the years. Your life’s jigsaw pieces are a perfect fit, and now it’s time for you to come into your own, doing it your way. You deserve everything the world can offer.

:D Love from Australia. :D

Trish Correia | 6/11/2009, 12:36 am EST

I am a Christian who admires Adam Lambert for not trying to hide that he is “gay.” The media would not get past his out-of-this-world talent unless questions about his sexuality were answered to it’s satisfaction. Now that that’s out of the way, AL can get down to the real business of what he was born to do…put out a gazillion CDs and bring his concerts to all of America!!!

protective of adam | 6/11/2009, 12:37 am EST

Adam is the most amazing talent since Michael Jackson, Prince, Freddie Mercury- he’s all of them rolled into one, with his own spin on it. I have admired his graciousness and intelligent and good humored handling of questions throughout IDOL. He is respectful and genuine. That’s why I am a little upset with the RS article. Isn’t RS supposed to be about music as well as the back story on musicians? It’s a good thing I watched Adam perform and already know what an earth shattering talent he has. I didn’t get any of that from the article. For any one who buys it but missed AI this year, they really won’t get an idea of the incredible birth of a once in a generation career that we are witnessing. Couldn’t the author have given some quotes from the producers, the mentors and the other contestants about what a breakthrough performer he is? Throughout the season, there were comments made all of the time about how helpful and kind Adam has been to others. I didn’t get any sense of that in this article. Couldn’t the RS writer have interviewed anyone else to give the very positive picture of who Adam is that we have gotten from countless sources up to this point? I am not sure why Adam needed to tell us everything about his earlier experiences that led him to where he is now. I am proud that he owns his sexuality and embraces it and is speaking out. Bur TMI! I admire him so much and I worry about how some of the explicit details will be received. I don’t want him to closet or lie, but do we have to know he had a crush on Kris? If he was hetero and had a crush on Kara, would I have to know that? If he had a tongue kiss pic with a girlfriend, would that need to be in the article? Also, he says he dressed in drag only three or four times for fun. It looks like all of those pix showed up in this article! On the RS website they had a photo shoot with countless new pix of Adam that were not in the article. There are loads of great pix from the AI season that show him interacting with mentors, congratulating his fellow contestants, or just performing. I guess I feel that there is not a balance of the good genuine guy that we have seen for months (he said that was not an act, it really was his “best self” that we saw) and the back story about a young man struggling to find what he is looking for and going through a lot of varied experineces to get there. He just got such an amazing contract and the opinion of him is so high. From someone who is a die hard fan like I am, I just have to say that I worry that he said too much. Jimmy Carter didn’t need to tell us that he lusted after other women in his mind, even if it was true. Adam is not keeping secrets if he learns to not tell us every single thing he has ever done. TMI, as I said. I think he is brave and I very much admire his honesty. I do think that half of what he revealed was better left for later in his career in a memoir. For now, I will be front and center at his summer concert and will buy any music he releases. I just feel protective of him and hope that he surrounds himself with good people who give him some advice before he gives another in your face interview like this one. I don’t want him to sink his career before it begins. Love you Adam!

ravengirl | 6/11/2009, 12:39 am EST

OMFG is right! I can’t find it out here in NM yet but I will!!! Adam, you rock!

God | 6/11/2009, 12:46 am EST

Please stay beautiful inside. It is amazing what a kind and sensitive human you are. Please keep someone trustworthy close by at all times. (Someone big make sure to protect him cause it is insane out there and people can be broken) Please don’t do mad drugs and end early like Elvis. Please keep singing till u r 101. Please know that even when the initial hoopla dies down and some people move on to the next biggest thing, those people don’t matter. You are the real thing with mad talent and a massive heart. RS, super smart putting Adam on your cover.

Jared | 6/11/2009, 12:47 am EST

You guys they are sold out of the Rolling Stone Magazine in the major chain bookstores. Can anyone suggests another store that would sell Rolling Stone other than a book store or Walmart, Kmart, Walgreens, B&N, I have been to these and they are all sold out. I need my Adam Lambert fix.

Shay | 6/11/2009, 12:58 am EST

Please, please, PLEASE release more of the photos that you took for the shoot. And maybe in HQ? Eh, eh? haha but, seriously, we want them so badly!

Marc | 6/11/2009, 1:02 am EST

WTH? I can not find the magazine anywhere. It is sold out at Borders and Barnes and Noble. Anyone know of any other place to get the Rolling Stone Magazine? I live in New Mexico so it isn’t like New York where you have Magazine stations on the streets selling them. I think this Rolling Stone Magazine will be a collector’s item and I want a couple of them. When Adam BLOWS UP BIG because you know he will, the magazine will be worth a lot. Any other store they sell Rolling Stone’s at? Please help a guy out.

Sayuri | 6/11/2009, 1:06 am EST

I am officially a fan of Rolling Stone! Thank you guys so much for giving Adam this wonderful chance and opportunity to cover the magazine. I also took a look at his baby pictures. They’re so cute! Thank you Rolling Stone! :)

And Adam, you’re the most talented man I have ever seen in the entertainment world. Go and conquer the world, young man!

PCMom | 6/11/2009, 1:10 am EST

THANK YOU, Rolling Stone!!! This is certainly a day of celebration for Adam and ALL his fans. I’m sure this is only the first of many RS covers.

Didi | 6/11/2009, 1:13 am EST

What a charismatic, gorgeous human being. I have loved him since I first laid eyes on him back at the beginning of AI. It is impossible to describe how exciting being part of this journey with Adam is. Can’t wait for the album and hope one day Adam will head down to the land of Aus. Love you Adam.

Carol | 6/11/2009, 1:13 am EST

Wow! RS you did a beautiful job! You captured the sensuality that is Adam. Hopefully, you will release more pictures from the photo shoot in the near future. We wait with great anticipation for anything associated with Adam. I look forward to all of his future concerts and CDs. Thank you RS for doing this article and allowing Adam to express himself in his own words.

Queensland, Australia | 6/11/2009, 1:14 am EST

Better print more copies Rolling Stone. I’m annoyed that I have to wait a month before I get to see it here in Australia. Geez, Borders had better not be sold out, despite placing a request to hold a copy for me.

Soclever | 6/11/2009, 1:18 am EST

First at all, all my respect to Adam for being honest and able to show his feelings w/o holding back, second congrats to RS for making this clever move in having Adam in the magazine. Adam is love by many people and this copy will be sold out

Sally | 6/11/2009, 1:19 am EST

Congratulations, Adam! And congratulations to Rolling Stone for such a magnificent cover and article. You have made many, many people very happy.

Patti | 6/11/2009, 1:21 am EST

He’s on a bed with a green snake crawling up his leg!!!

Why can I not find a copy anywhere!!??! My hunt continues tomorrow! Then a quick run by the frame store because that sucker is going up in my office. Um, RS…I would like a poster size, please, and thanks in advance.

ben.wills | 6/11/2009, 1:21 am EST

I reacted the same way he did. OMFG! The cover totally exceeded all my expectation which was extremely sky-high to begin with.

Mike | 6/11/2009, 1:23 am EST

I am glad that he is out and proud. Maybe a little too honest on the drug and other provocative activities during his early 20s, but at least we know about it now rather than later from some dumb TV show like TMZ! Good luck Adam!

FanInBCS | 6/11/2009, 1:23 am EST

I’m a married straight guy in his 50’s and I think Adam is the greatest singer ever to grace the stage at AI. Big News! He’s Gay! … duh!! If it was a singing competition like they purport he should have won hands down. Big time kudos to RS for the cover and the article. I’m buying my first copy since the 70’s, maybe more than one, and I can’t wait for his first CD. Congrats, Adam!

Kimberly | 6/11/2009, 1:24 am EST

Love Adam’s reaction! You can tell he wanted to scream at the top of his lungs but he had to control himself because people were around watching and taping him. LOL! The guy who’s usually so eloquent and well-spoken seemed literally speechless. Loved the “They hooked me up” at the end…and of course, only Adam would whispter “They covered my nipple”. Adam, this is going to be one of many magazine covers for you!!!! It’s going to sell like hotcakes!!!

Best Cover EVER!! | 6/11/2009, 1:27 am EST

Thank you Rolling Stone Magazine!!

Corrine | 6/11/2009, 1:27 am EST

Amazing. The cover is outstanding and Adam is a God. He’s new, fresh, and has what it takes to turn the music industry around. He is exactly what we need in this world. I cannot wait to get my own copy of Rolling Stone.

A wonderful, wonderful cover.

Leslie | 6/11/2009, 1:27 am EST

WOW What a beautiful cover! I’m am so excited that Adam already has a magazine cover (again), and for it to be Rolling Stone is very impressive. Thank you Rolling Stone fro interviewing Adam and shooting such a great cover!

Yong Yee | 6/11/2009, 1:27 am EST

Adam, we are so proud of you. Malaysia loves you!

Diane | 6/11/2009, 1:28 am EST

OMFG…How much cuter can Adam get? I love him.
Thank you, Rolling Stone, for putting together such an amazing cover. It looks like Adam is just as happy about it as his fans are!

LA | 6/11/2009, 1:29 am EST

Awesome cover! Have NEVER bought an issue of Rolling Stone until now. Adam is a class act, awesome singer and I can’t wait for more covers!! WTG Adam!!!!

yaya | 6/11/2009, 1:32 am EST

Adam…most successful Idol ever? I believe, and we’ll see…

Carrie | 6/11/2009, 1:35 am EST

Rolling Stone, the Adam Lambert issue is one of my favorites. And I’ve been reading your magazine for more than 2 decades. Many thanks!

ohno | 6/11/2009, 1:36 am EST

What? The magazine has sold out? It comes out on Friday, I thought. This is the one magazine to buy. 20-30 years from now, this might be worth a lot. They probably sell them at Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart, Vons, Albertsons, Ralphs, grocery stores, drug stores, maybe? Grab a handful and sell them on e-bay if they only sell a few in the stores. Hahahaha.

Nazanin | 6/11/2009, 1:38 am EST

Love U Adam! I am so happy to see you on the RS cover!!!! Yeah!
We love you here in Vancouver.

Maria | 6/11/2009, 1:39 am EST

Rolling Stone you rock! Thank you so much for this issue. It is definately the hottest one this year! Adam you need to do a poster calendar! You also need to model because you have something so it that I don’t even know what to call it. I just want to scream when I see your cover – you are so hot! It is insane! I showed it to my man and he took a glance I’m sure not even listening to me. Then as I pulled it away he stopped what he was doing and pulled it back and started asking me all kinds of questions. Who were you, what is Rolling Stones and what was with the snake and the butterfly and then he said take it! Like he was mad. So when I joked with him and said you were sexy he said well he makes you look twice that’s for sure. I have no idea what that means but I bet he thinks you are hot too!

Jazz | 6/11/2009, 1:39 am EST

Adam…your reaction is my reaction too! This is a fabulous cover and I can’t stop looking at it! Rolling Stone…kudos to you for putting Adam on your cover!

Lady gogo | 6/11/2009, 1:40 am EST

Adam in bed with his two snakes ;) great cover!

He is born to be WILD IDOL :)
the best Idol ever!

Lauren | 6/11/2009, 1:42 am EST

Congrats to Adam! And thank you Rolling Stone. =) The cover is absolutely amazing.

faila | 6/11/2009, 1:42 am EST

excellent cover! more than anything, i really love that mag! need to get one but haven’t release at the nearest bookstores yet. I am so lovin’ that mag long time. Thanks so much rolling stone!

Lauren | 6/11/2009, 1:45 am EST

Congrats to Adam! And thank you Rolling Stone! The cover is absolutely amazing.

Anonymous | 6/11/2009, 1:45 am EST

Adam looks amazing on the cover. So hot!! Love him…need to get myself a copy…fast.

wc | 6/11/2009, 1:47 am EST

Love the cover. Adam looks hot. Need to get myself a copy of this…fast.

brandon | 6/11/2009, 1:48 am EST

PRINT MORE!!! I can’t find it ANYWHERE!

Trish Correia | 6/11/2009, 1:50 am EST

I agree with you totally “Protective of Adam.” The main reason the media is so hyped up about AL is because of his sexuality. If AL was “straight” – do you think the media would give him all this attention? AL is the best singer/performer to have come around in almost 100 years, and the media is BLIND to that.
Adam Lambert is new in this business and naive if he thinks the media is his new best friend just because they are falling over each other to interview him and put pictures of him all over the place. Unfortunately, what is so charming about AL seems to be a gentle and open nature, and the media can take advantage of that. He’ll learn quickly that you don’t “spill your guts out” to any media. The media is obsessed with how gay people think and act and tried to pigeon-hole AL as fitting into that “gay” mold, and AL gave them that ammunition for print.
“The Liberation of Adam Lambert” is a joke. What? The liberation that he told RS he’s gay? That’s the big story?
How about:
“How Adam Lambert Wowed America”
“Adam Lambert Rocked America”
“Under the Spell of Adam Lambert”
“Adam Lambert: One-Man Phenomenon”

Now that the media is assured AL is gay, I hope it moves on and starts to focus on his MUSIC!

Bruno | 6/11/2009, 1:54 am EST

Rolling Stones you sure did catch the allure of Adam Lambert. I mean that is so Adam. It is odd that he is in such a relaxed pose. Yet, it has that old Hollywood Glamor feel to the pose. Adam resonnates sensuality. He is provacative. He puts thoughts into my head I haven’t had since I was in my teenage years. And yet he also seems rather innocent and helpless. He makes you want to protect him. Keep him from being hurt. It is a very confusing picture and yet so powerful because you know this lad will take part in changing our society. He is a bit wild but he is an IDOL. In my thoughts he should be the American Idol. He certainly is the Sexiest American Idol in 8 years. But whether he realizes it or not his influence will change society and the way middle America thinks about Gays and Gay Marriage and more. Adam is becoming one of the most influential men in America. I read he doesn’t want that responsibility but it is something God has given him. He is chosen. Yep, Adam Lambert the Wild Idol will go down in history as one of the chosen people. I hope he is ready for this. I think if he does what he did on Idol he will be one of the really great ones. And not just a great singer.

Andrea in WV | 6/11/2009, 1:54 am EST

That vid of Adam seeing the cover for the first time is just precious. I am so happy for him, and seeing his reaction, I kind of got a lump in my throat. He’s worked so hard for this; I’m just thrilled that it’s finally paying off for him!

P.S. – I bought 3 copies of that magazine today. One of them is going to get framed and hung on my wall. :)

Windysky | 6/11/2009, 2:01 am EST

Nice work, Rolling Stones! Best cover I’ve ever seen! I’m going to go out on a limb here and predict this issue reaches #1 best selling issue ever!

ruallaru | 6/11/2009, 2:03 am EST

Congrats to you Adam Lambert!!!!! Live you dream,baby,you deserve every bit of it!!!!!!! You are immensely talented and drop dead gorgeous!!!! All the hard work paid off now it is time to harvest!!!!! There is so many wonderful things yet to come!!!!!! Thank you for the honesty, you are true inspiration for anyone!!!!!!! Stay just the way you are and this world will love you as we do !!!!!!! As for RS i want to say thank you for the BEST cover you’ve ever done!!!! it was hard to get,every store i went was sold out and finally,4 th desperate try ,B&N had it on the back ,last copy ! The lady patiently looked for it and told me that she put bunch of them an hour ago and it was gone!!! Well i’m saying all this just because i believe that this is going to be a BESTSELLER among bestsellers !!!!! And …..well…… may be RS should consider to do it again some time…..what do you think …..? May be announcement of the first album release ………I’d buy it!!!!!
And again thank you very much !!!!! Great job!!!!
Fan from Russia

Jen | 6/11/2009, 2:05 am EST

I give up but I looked all over town today for a copy of the Rolling Stone Magazine and it was sold out everywhere even in the 3 Best Buy stores. So tomorrow I will search again and put in requests at two of my book stores to have them find me a copy. I want to frame one of them and the others will be keep sakes for when he blows up big. I can so see Adam being a huge movie star. The guy is intense! Rolling Stone the video before and after was first class! The photo shoot looked so fun to do. The article tops! This guy is classy all the way and brutally honest! Who is thaaaat honest these days? Um…no one! What he said about Kris Allen! Wow talk about guts and balls! The funnier thing is that he says Kris is 100% straight and married and now I recall several videos where he talks about how cool Kris’s wife is and how their marriage is so beautiful and it makes you go aweeeeeee. What is funny is reading the blogs and seeing how many men and women are attracted to Adam Lambert.

Steve and Sylvia | 6/11/2009, 2:06 am EST

Adam,ignore bigots, their- “middle age” thinking behavior, that proves for the entire world, a real USA christian
attitude and judgment of singing competition by religious maniacs. Especially disgusting voting scam and illegal actions during entire competition proves how pathetic are those poor people.All that scam effort and, barley – by tight margin number ( never published officially) robed You from well deserved title – what a shame!
Never mind……True is that,
You are real world discovery in music,since black & white television!
You are genuine HDTV star to explode in entire TV universe!
True exiting and iconic! Handsome, extremely talented and humble!
Please read this carefully -
record new music, don’t waste yourself on post AI bulshitt!
We can’t wait for Your recordings!
AT&T should be banned from promoting any TV shows for allowing
this voting scam!

rockergirl54 | 6/11/2009, 2:24 am EST

BEST COVER EVER! When I saw this cover I couldn’t take my eyes off it literally! All I could say was OMG, OMG, OMG!! This is the most stunning cover I have ever seen. I predict this edition will be the highest selling edition in the history of RS Magazine!
RS you truly outdid yourselves with this cover!! Kudos to you!
ADAM ROCKS MY WORLD (ROCK&SEX GOD)!
ADAM IS PURE PERFECTION!!!
Adam is Ama

Suss | 6/11/2009, 2:26 am EST

Wow! Awesome cover man!OMFG!!
Wish we could get the Magazine here in NZ. We can only get Rolling Stone Aus. SUCK!
I never buy the magazine. BUT I WANT THIS ONE!!!!!
Might have to post a request on a fansite maybe someone will send me a copy.
Man you guys are sooooooo lucky!!

ruallaru | 6/11/2009, 2:29 am EST

And YES i agree with Trish Correia and “protective of adam” !!!! And i think Adam did it just because he wants to move on and focus everybody’s attention on what he loves to do the most: sing and entertain!!!! I hope after this article people will stop worrying about his personal live!!!!!! And may be will have another great coverage regard to his genius immense talent and may be new album!!!!!!

Dunsa | 6/11/2009, 2:34 am EST

It’s amazing that Adam is now the most talked about celebrity in the whole world!!!! OMFG!! I knew from the beginning that he’s a hottie but he’s now SIZZLING HOT!!! He has already been crowned the World Idol and yet his own debut album is not even out yet!!!! Simply incredible how ICONIC this beautiful young man is going to be!!!!!!

Rock on Adam!!! We can’t get enough of you!!!!

Thank you God for bringing us Adam!!!Thank you!!!!!

Tina | 6/11/2009, 2:37 am EST

Congratulations Adam…Absolutely awesome cover.

Love from Australia

TK | 6/11/2009, 2:38 am EST

I’m definitely buying RS mag for the first time ever!!! Love you, Adam!

Yas | 6/11/2009, 2:38 am EST

Simply stunning! Adam you rock! Btw, thanks for a fantastic and in depth feature on Adam. Gorgeous..!

Teresa | 6/11/2009, 2:41 am EST

Congratulations Adam! You are simply THE best. I wish you much success in your life. I can’t wait for your music.

kleibelx2 | 6/11/2009, 2:47 am EST

Congratulations Adam, your first cover of Rolling Stone. Next up your first album, your first number one song, your first grammy and your first world tour. Can’t wait to take this journey with you.
Rock on Adam

Manet | 6/11/2009, 2:47 am EST

Awesome cover, awesome article, awesome man

thanks RS

SimonCowbell | 6/11/2009, 2:57 am EST

On the cover ALREADY? He hasn’t done anything!

Paz | 6/11/2009, 3:10 am EST

Amazing cover. I love you Adam!!!

Adam Fan | 6/11/2009, 3:12 am EST

I am straight, and I’m imagining the handsome and talented violin virtuoso David Garrett with Adam Lambert.

oldbuthip | 6/11/2009, 3:16 am EST

Fascinating article about a fascinating young man. Kudos all around to Adam for his talent, honesty and vulnerability, and to Matthew Rolston for the stunning imagery of Adam that graced the cover.

Patrice | 6/11/2009, 3:42 am EST

Adam, I am all the way over in Australia, and I absolutely adore you…I cant easily access the US version of Rolling Stone, so I have had to get it ordered in at my local Borders BookStore….I have to wait 2 weeks…grrrr…..Im actually thinking about buying 2 issues and cutting one out and framing the cover and the pages of the story and hanging in my living room (hubby not happy about this…hehe), but thats my plan..haha…You are just brilliant…Thank you for being discovered and sharing yourself with your fans and I for one, am so grateful to know you exist in the world and that very soon your album will be out…wooohooooo..look forward to hearing that.

Sam | 6/11/2009, 3:45 am EST

And he did WHAT exactly to be on the cover of THAT magazine?

Anonymous | 6/11/2009, 3:46 am EST

omg~~so amzing ~~good luck adam~

mallo | 6/11/2009, 3:48 am EST

omg so amzing ~~good luck adam

Beauty | 6/11/2009, 4:01 am EST

Rolling Stone will you make the photos from the Adam Lambert shoot available as wallpaper (electronic or paper), posters, or on clothing & accessories??? I would LOVE to have the cover screen printed on a black or white tank tee with a screen printed bag of another pic. I just HAVE to HAVE the cover as wallpaper to my phone. NOW!!! Thanks for your courage and forsight to put this “Stratosphere” headed Superstar on your cover!!!

Sharon | 6/11/2009, 4:17 am EST

ADAM, the world is totally in love with you, and you keep on justifying our love in every aspect.
As long as you remain loyal to yourself, we have no complains.
LOVE YOU ADAM, FOR REAL!!

RS, because you’re kind to ADAM, we’ll make you richer, cuz you definitely deserve it. You are real good of recognizing a rare talent when you see one!! Good for you and good for us!!

New Zealand | 6/11/2009, 4:42 am EST

Adam is one of the most honest superstars I’ve ever had the fortune to read about… Thankyou for that, its soooo refreshing! Love u long time baby!

SnakeEnvy | 6/11/2009, 4:51 am EST

OMFG is right. I will require two copies. One to read, and one to……lick.

sara | 6/11/2009, 5:02 am EST

I hope RS has doubled their circulation figures. I am from South Africa and told my cousin to buy me one as she is coming here at the end of the month.

sara | 6/11/2009, 5:02 am EST

I hope RS has doubled their circulation figures. I am from South Africa and told my cousin to buy me one as she is coming here at the end of the month.

xfcfx | 6/11/2009, 5:07 am EST

I’m in the UK and getting this mag for the first time! LOVE Adam!

One UK Fan | 6/11/2009, 5:29 am EST

to xfcfx
Good to see other UK Adam fan!!!
I am following every step of Adam since I saw him on AI.
Do you know if we have UK Adam fan club? or are you one of Grambert already?
I read RS time to time but I found that our (UK) issue is always one week behind of US….. hoping as hee to find the cover though!!

Paul | 6/11/2009, 6:38 am EST

I want my COPY!!!!! I’m getting one for me, my sis (Both of them), and one for my 3 year old niece who does not stop begging me to watch Adam!!! I’m also getting one to frame!

I’m a straight engaged male, and I’m obsessed with his freakin voice!!! Can’t wait for the album Adam, till then it’s Idol repeat for me :)

CanadianAdamFan | 6/11/2009, 6:57 am EST

Your cover looks gorgeous Adam, congratulations! Love you so much, I could listen to you sing forever. I don’t care if you put out an album of Gregorian chants I’ll be buying it!

Rolling Stone please put out a special issue of all the pictures from the photo shoot!

Mike/Houston,TX. | 6/11/2009, 7:13 am EST

DAYUM! Go ADAM!!!

missmcglambert1982 | 6/11/2009, 8:11 am EST

To All the UK Adamholics, we have a website – thelambrits.co.uk I am in the grip of a beautiful madness – just can’t get enough of this beyond incredible man. Thank you RS for giving us such an iconic cover – you know a superstar when you see one!!!! I am your slave forever Adam….

adamangel | 6/11/2009, 8:11 am EST

OMFG Adam, that picture is sooooo gorgeous! Congrats on making the cover of Rolling Stone – you have definitely made it!!!

halee | 6/11/2009, 8:13 am EST

I am from Guyana,south America and i love Adam lambert everyone i know does, he is so hot and talented, we don’t get Rolling Stone Mag here, fucking third world,i would die for one, love you Adam lambert….the cover is hotttttt!!!!

kitty | 6/11/2009, 8:14 am EST

Some people have posted here that they worry about Adam revealing too much personal information eg about his early (and I have to say prety mild) drug use; or finding Kris cute – note he did NOT say he had a ‘crush’ on him, just that Kris was his type. Or was this just your cheeky way to stoke up more rumours Adam? You know it can only help sell even more tickets for the AI tour this summer don’t you?
But I think he was/is very, very smart to do this now. He knows the sleezebag pressers will want to dig up as much dirt as they can on him while he is hot and new. So by saying it all himself he owns his own story, gets to tell it like it is, and on his own terms. Adam is a very smart, exceptionally talented and super hot guy!
Love that he also shows those smarts again by throwing his female fans the proverbial bone (sorry, pun intended) about being ‘bi curious the other way around’. Strangely that was the one part of the article I found a bit unconvincing. You don’t need to dangle that over OUR heads Adam (but we won’t say no if you want to LoL!). We female fans all still think your sexuality is sizzlingly white hot. Go baby! Loving you ALL the way.

pmartins | 6/11/2009, 8:16 am EST

I bought a copy in ebay and it cost a ton…I don’t care, I’m from Chile and there is no other way to get one.
Adam’s got me blown away for the first time since the 80’s when I was “young n’ wild”…(:

pmartins | 6/11/2009, 8:16 am EST

I bought a copy in ebay and it cost a ton…I don’t care, I’m from Chile and there is no other way to get one.
Adam’s got me blown away for the first time since the 80’s when I was “young n’ wild”…(:

LT | 6/11/2009, 8:21 am EST

To Mr. Cowbell: Adam hasn’t done anything? He made American Idol new again. Or he might have killed it. Think about it. The biggest entertainment show in the states,on it’s last legs because it was getting old and predictable with each contestant sounding the same, and he ALONE made people tune it to see what he would do next. For 4 month we had The Adam Show. Fans from other countries would youtube his performances, flood message boards and scour articles about him. Then, when we thought we would have the BEST IDOL EVER, whitebread America decided to go all Prop 8 on us. It’s all good, though- because the media is on to who America really wants. Who knows how his career will turn out? It will be honestly be up to his management- but he has the potential to be iconic- something we have been looking for for decades. And the ride will probably be as unpredictable as his run on AI.

JamesD | 6/11/2009, 8:45 am EST

Thanks for the useful info. It’s so interesting

Nirak | 6/11/2009, 8:53 am EST

Love the cover and love Adam. Looking so forward to his CD. Now that he personally has confirmed him beeing gay – and smart as he is he has talked about other things too – people can focus on his great singing – o.k. and hot looking!

Kurt | 6/11/2009, 8:57 am EST

Great singer, smart, sexy, supertalented, funny, confident … I want his CD or better his DVD!

ianaleah | 6/11/2009, 9:09 am EST

NEWS~ KISS Gens Simmons on tv said “Adam should have won. That kid’s got talent” said he shouldn’t have talked about his sexuality but he dosen’t care (his opinion) said on tv show thursday June 11 Good day LA at approx 5:45am Fox channel 11 so you can look it up -a glambert

MiMi | 6/11/2009, 9:14 am EST

What a sweet video of Adam. you can tell he is so moved by the cover. Thanks RS for posting this.
That cover is the sexiest cover ever on Rolling Stones.

Adam woke up a lot of older people who never watched AI when the news spread about him. I was hooked with “SATISFACTION” and yes, then it became the Adam Lambert Show each week. Adam kept America entertained on Tuesdays nights for 4 months and we want more, more, more. He has accomplished a lot. Listen to all the songs from Idol and watch the videos. What a voice–what a showman. Good luck, Adam, we are all awaiting the tour and your CD.

SPOREGLAMBERT | 6/11/2009, 9:19 am EST

SINGAPORE here. We have started a Singapore Fan Glamberts Club for Adam. Hope to get it affiliated. When this RS cover came out, we will all WILD and discussing many threads of his drop dead looks. Even the snake became famous as some gals want to be the snake. Haha. You just can’t help looking at the snake direction, can you? Naughty.
We have reserved COPIES from the Singapore Source as we are afraid we might not get from bookshops as they do not stock many. Wow 1st time buying Rolling Stone Magazine.
WE are lapping up everything Adam now. That is our life besides making a living and family. He is our entertainment.
HE IS NUMBER 1 in our Radio Station now with No Boundaries. Kris Allen is No. 4. He has received favourable comments from listeners with some trying to imitate his high notes. Very funny.
He is simply inspirational and adorable.
Lastly I’m actually glad Adam is a Hot Gay. That means no other gals will be with you. Am I selfish?

Lotta Love
Singapore Glamberts
http://www.singaporeglambe rts.com

Jennie | 6/11/2009, 9:22 am EST

I haven’t bought a copy of Rolling Stone since sometime in the eighties and i am rushing out to buy this one. We older ladies love this kid.

One UK Fan | 6/11/2009, 9:34 am EST

missmcglambert1982 – thanks for the info.
seems you are already converted Glambert… I wonder how many messages registerred related to this infamus RS ‘Coming Out’ issue.
Adam lovers are all over the world!!! some site might be very close to crashing!! It really good to see all Girls (and some Boys) are united under Adam. We got to stick together and support Adam forever.

LISA | 6/11/2009, 9:35 am EST

Adam – you are fabulous! I doubt I will watch American Idol again; not only because America got it wrong, but because there is noone that could surpass the excitment you brought to the show (finally!) this past year. Going out to buy ROLLING STONE today – can’t wait!

KL | 6/11/2009, 9:51 am EST

I’m from South Africa and I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this mag! I’ve never bought a single RS, but I’ll fork out some money for this one! Adam rocks!

mom_shell | 6/11/2009, 9:52 am EST

I belong to the club! In awe of everything Adam Lambert. I already have two magazines, one to keep and the other one to R.I.P

Jemira | 6/11/2009, 9:52 am EST

GOD BLESS YOU ROLLINGSTONE:)

ADAM HAS AFFECTED MANY PEOPLE AROUND THE GLOBE WITH HIS GIFTED VOICE & BEAUTIFUL PERSONALITY….I’M JUST OVER THE MOON THAT WE (ADAM FANS) GET TO KNOW ADAM AT A MORE PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE…..AND YES ONE STRAIGHT FEMALE HERE WHO WANTS TO MARRY THIS AMAZING MAN. I’M FROM NEW ZEALAND & HAVE NEVER BOUGHT A R.S. MAG BEFORE…..REST ASSURED I WILL BE HUNTING FOR ADAM’S ISSUE TIL I GET ME MY 5 COPIES:P

katb | 6/11/2009, 10:10 am EST

Thanks RS for the video of Adam. It is so cool to see his reaction. I love the cover…awesome job. Can’t wait to read the article…it hasn’t hit tx yet.

Kate | 6/11/2009, 10:18 am EST

THAT is one of the coolest covers ever! And I have seen many in my day.

Is this guy adorable or what?

Leave it RS to give all of the Adam Lambert fans a big sigh of relief that he is being celebrated in this way after that idol-debacle.

Way to go RS-keep reporting on Adam because we cannot get enough of this big hunk of sexy-talented man!

Eric Spivey | 6/11/2009, 10:26 am EST

Rolling Stone has officially given up. They are pandering to the idiots. Real music fans don’t watch “American Idol,” and they have no idea who Adam Lambert is. The magazine that once stood for rebellion and cutting edge music has now been reduced (literally and figuratively) to sixty pages of sds and a vehicle for the Jonas Brothers’ career. Sad.

Stacey | 6/11/2009, 10:44 am EST

I screamed after all of adam’s performances! Adam is insanely sexy and hot!!! love you adam, love your article and the cover is the best cover on Rolling Stone Magazine ever!
oxoxoxo
Stacey
glambe rt 841

susanforadam | 6/11/2009, 10:48 am EST

Hey Adam – Although we couldn’t Get No Satisfaction on the AI results, and for millions you could see the Tracks of their Tears when you didn’t win – despite having us all Feeling Good whenever you sang – we all decided it’s a Mad World because AT&T freakishly tailor-smsed the wrong winner. But it’s Black and White that you’re a star – and for you there are No Boundaries. Love Ya! Madly! Huge Success! Oh and expecting a wonderful Bohemian Rhapsody cd ala the Lambert taste grace n style!

Undeniable | 6/11/2009, 10:52 am EST

My user name sort of says it all, Adam Lambert is Undeniable. Love him or not, he is interesting, and you did him a great honour putting him on the cover. Would love to see follow up articles on the recording process of his album, and how fans are reacting to the runner up on tour.
People are looking for this issue, can’t they find it on the R/S site, I am sure you can buy current and back issues, support the magazine before going to ebay.
Again… amazing work from the photographer.

SR | 6/11/2009, 10:57 am EST

OMFG is right! I’m proud to say that I now own a copy of this particular issue of your magazine. :) It’s hot!

Stacey | 6/11/2009, 11:00 am EST

The most amazingly sexy drop dead gorgeous man on the planet!!
ADAM LAMBERT!!!

Love you Adam
oxoxoxo
Stacey
glamber t #841

WTF | 6/11/2009, 11:01 am EST

Are you fucking serious? What has this douche ever done to warrant being on the cover of the most storied rock mag in the world? Lose a televised talent show? What a joke.

dlt | 6/11/2009, 11:06 am EST

See-oh Non-threatening Adam.

Even the rappers know
He ain’t rock & roll

best cover ever! | 6/11/2009, 11:08 am EST

adam is the best talent found this year and the cover with the snake is HOT! can’t wait for his CD to come out—seeing him on tour!

Stacey | 6/11/2009, 11:12 am EST

ADAM LAMBERT = LOVE
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Stacey | 6/11/2009, 11:13 am EST

WTF – sounds like your the joke to me!! LOL!!! must be jealous!

Stacey | 6/11/2009, 11:15 am EST

WTC- why are you even on here? If you can go elsewhere, your comments are only making you look really foolish…

Stacey | 6/11/2009, 11:18 am EST

don’t worry adam, lots of jealous people of you!! especially some of these men on here. Your cover is beautiful and I loved your article. If there were more people like Adam lambert in the world, the world would be a much better place!!

Love you Adam
oxoxoxo
Stacey

dlt | 6/11/2009, 11:19 am EST

I’ve got the wreck-kid of Adam and the Snake singing I Got You Babe. Hate to admit it: it’s pretty good

nancy | 6/11/2009, 11:34 am EST

This young man has so much talent. AI did get the wrong one this year. The only reason Kris won is because of all the very young girls (and his baby face).He clearly didnt have the talent Adam has. Each week he was right on. Maybe AI needs to figure out a new way of voting?This is not the first time someone was voted out. Im 57 years old and cant wait for Adams CD to come out. I did vote each week for Adam. Love you Adam I know you will go far. Thanks RS for all your media on Adam.

Megan from DC | 6/11/2009, 11:39 am EST

Of course Adam Lambert deserves the cover – he is incredibly relevant both in his music and his outlook to the changes our country is going through. RS editors are smart to capitalize on Adam’s ability to communicate musically and verbally and of course on Adam’s sex appeal. For many of us, Adam embodies the spirit of rock and roll moving forward. Rock on Adam! Rock on Rolling Stone!

Tisha | 6/11/2009, 11:41 am EST

Can’t wait to go to Adam’s concerts…All my girls & boys will bring our panties for Adam!

Duchess | 6/11/2009, 11:45 am EST

I think Adam needs to heed Gene Simmon’s advice. Gene is a very astute businessman.
Adam needs to shut up about his sexuality and sing.
Just did a google serach-almost 1000 articles on him being gay and maybe 3 or 4 that he has signed a record deal.
I think it should be the other way around.

jit | 6/11/2009, 11:53 am EST

I’ve seen Rolling Stone as a REBEL rock and roll magazine. As rebel as David Bowie, Prince, Boy George, etc. Adam looks like a rebel post-AI but most of his looks in his AI performances are non-rebels (no gay make-up/eyeliner, goth/rock make-up and goth/rock guyliner up to top 3 night) so we would like to see the two or many sides of Lambert. Adam transformed from being a normal-looking manly guy- ala Joe Jonas/Elvis in the audition and up to goth/rock-looking then finally in the finale and TODAY into gay-looking. What a transformation. Total smoke and mirrors today.

peaches | 6/11/2009, 11:54 am EST

Adam was the best talent that American Idol ever had. His voice, style, boldness, and style set him out front! He’s absolutely TOXIC! A SUPERSTAR!

ADAM ROCKS!!!! | 6/11/2009, 11:56 am EST

AWESOME COVER!!!!!! Kudos Adam Lambert and Rolling Stone, YOU ROCK!!!

I am a 55 years young grandmother of 7 and a Christian… I was glued to American Idol this year to watch Adam… Yes, he is the AI 2009, no offense to Kris or anyone else!… I have never purchased a Rolling Stone mag before, but I subscribed yesterday!… Please send Adam Lambert’s cover to Kentucky!!!… I predict that Adam will be bigger than Elvis… Adam keep your feet firmly planted on the ground!!! You are in my prayers… Huggs, Deb

SJ | 6/11/2009, 12:04 pm EST

Love the cover, love the article. Adam is fun, intelligent, articulate and has a great sense of humor. He is honest and speaks his mind, instead of feeding us the standard bs that so many in entertainment do just so that they can sell their movies/records/tv shows.

Annie | 6/11/2009, 12:18 pm EST

First of all Adam doesn’t need to shut up about anything! Secondly, Gene Simmoms…really? It’s OK for him to talk about his conquests over and over and over on his TV show (which I no longer watch). Why is it OK for GS to talk about his sex life, because he’s straight? Simmons is a bigot!
Lastly but most importantly, Adam didn’t bring up this discussion, it was brought up by all of the ahole press over and over and over. The millions of fans just wanted to know when we would see him again and when his new album would come out but all the paparazzi wanted to know if he was gay or straight. Like the song “we didn’t start the fire”.

Lotta | 6/11/2009, 12:21 pm EST

WOW, the cover is beautiful! And Adam is such a beautiful spirit, love him! He’s moving on like a rocket, and he’ll go all the way up. I’m so gonna buy the magazine – never bought it before. But first I have to figure out where I can buy it because I live in Finland. Congratulations Adam and RS!

Annie | 6/11/2009, 12:22 pm EST

Sorry, forgot to address my post above regarding Gene (ahole) Simmons to Duchess.

Tanya | 6/11/2009, 12:26 pm EST

Wow! Adam is awesome! Congrats on the cover-both to RS and Adam. It is the hottest thing I have seen for a long time. Go Adam!

KISS | 6/11/2009, 12:27 pm EST

I’m from LEBANON and everyone is crazy about Adam here! Which would normally be weird because he’s Jewish and Jewish and Lebanese people just don’t mix! But he’s so awesome everyone loves him here and now we all want effing peace with Israel so that Adam would be allowed to come inside the country!! He probably won’t but it would be cool to have that as an option!!

Back to the topic, AWSOME COVER guys! What a great photographer!! The snake and butterfly together are priceless! I love his reaction! And how he laughs at “liberation of Adam Lambert”!

Leila Glambert | 6/11/2009, 12:32 pm EST

OMFG is right! Adam is, was, and will always be MY Idol (sorry Kris) . Every kid in my class LOVES him and always will … whatEVER Adam haters! Glamberts 4 always & 4 ever!!!!!

-Leila (#1 fan!)

Diana | 6/11/2009, 12:39 pm EST

Three letters OMG Sorry Kris I love you too but OMG

Yeah that's it... | 6/11/2009, 12:43 pm EST

…I’m jealous. That’s why I think it’s pathetic and sad that some dude who is soooooooooooo totally cute and has NEVER released an album is on the cover of RS. I think next month the cover should feature Lambert and Susan Boyle french kissing and taking a shit on the graves of Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison. That would be more appropriate I think.

peter | 6/11/2009, 12:45 pm EST

this guy is soo lame

IF YOU WANTED adam lambert then why the fuck you voted for kris?

you dumbshit people!

you guyes are not only stupid but actually assholes…

OMFG | 6/11/2009, 12:46 pm EST

my ass

Big Nate | 6/11/2009, 12:50 pm EST

OMFG is the same reaction I had. Of course that was followed by “what a joke RS has become.”

mika | 6/11/2009, 12:55 pm EST

kris is the winner

all the way

Lexi | 6/11/2009, 12:58 pm EST

Adam is well on his way to becoming a HUGE star. Many thanks to RS for putting Adam on their cover.

Sam | 6/11/2009, 1:00 pm EST

@Megan from DC: HIS music? Did we somehow missed Adam singing a single NOTE of HIS music? And his appearance is not what rock is about – it’s more goth than anything else. If that’s rock for you, maybe you need to educate yourself, grow up a little, and go through older RS issues, when RS still remembered it was NOT all about money and sells. It used to be a standard. RS obviously turns into media equivalent of fast food – cheap&fast selling. It used to be cool&dignified. Days long gone, I see.

And please – Dutchess is right. If he wants to be taken seriously, he should start feeding us HIS music, not endless stories of mild drugs, drunken necking in gay club corners, his dreams of FABULOUS and make up enough to cover third degree burns.

The slow and not so gracious decent of RS. And just thinking about the really AMAZING people (for their talent indeed, not for their proven skills in masquerading) that has been on your cover, back in time when you were still worth more than the paper you’re printed on, it hurts. I guess market is a cruel place to test your dignity. Everything is up for sale nowadays, I was just hoping you’d last longer than that.

oregon | 6/11/2009, 1:00 pm EST

Best cover ever! Adam is awesome and the composition of this cover is unbelievable. Congrats to all the artists!

Jen | 6/11/2009, 1:06 pm EST

As many have posted before, the cover was worth the wait. I have been purchasing the magazine just to get info on Adam. I will now be buying it because I also have enjoyed other articles. I believe this has been a win/win situation for Adam and RS. Great Job!

WTF | 6/11/2009, 1:08 pm EST

Yep, you nailed me Stacey, I’m the joke because I think it’s pathetic that RS has put some guy (even some guy that apparently = LOVE) who hasn’t even released a stinkin’ album yet on their cover. Must just be cuz I’m jealous about having released the SAME NUMBER of albums has this pretty boy. This ain’t frickin TIGER BEAT. I have a great idea for NEXT months RS cover. It’s Lambert making out with Susan Boyle while he craps on Elvis’ grave and she craps on Hendrix’ grave. Oh and just so you’ll understand me Stacy: xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo xoxox

Sam | 6/11/2009, 1:09 pm EST

Oh, so you have deleted my comment. Why? ‘Cos it certainly wasn’t off-topic. For being sincere, straightforward, or for lacking imbecile squeeing? Sorry, I never thought we only have the right to praise you – and your minions – here.

Seems even more has changed that I thought.

BearHugs | 6/11/2009, 1:18 pm EST

Thanx a million RS best PICTURE EVER!!!!!!!!

Ang | 6/11/2009, 1:21 pm EST

Thank you RS!!!! Adam is absolutely gorgeous and the cover is awesome…he is bound for super-stardom…than you for the amazing cover!

Shawna | 6/11/2009, 1:21 pm EST

I am buying two Adam issues just cuz I love him that much. I love how open and honest he is and I cannot wait for the album it will be the best album ever. I LOVE ADAM LAMBERT.

addictadamlover | 6/11/2009, 1:21 pm EST

BEST COVER MAGAZINE EVER CREATED IN THE WHOLE UNIVERSE!!!!

Thank you Rolling Stone for this issue! I’ve been dying to see Adam on magazine covers! I’m sure, this will make a big hit! MORE ADAM LAMBERT ON NEXT ISSUES PLEASE!! (I hope he would make another cover) :D Thanks a lot!!

Kitty | 6/11/2009, 1:25 pm EST

Best Cover Ever in my opinion and Adam So deserves it! He is my Adam Bomb!

netmeg99 | 6/11/2009, 1:27 pm EST

Adam on the cover of Rolling Stone is Freakin Hot…And contrary to what some posters think, Adam deserves it and he will be on it again when his first Album does come out and goes platinum before it even reaches the stores. He is one amazing man and I can’t wait for all he does in the future…Rolling Stone Rocks with Adam.

nat | 6/11/2009, 1:27 pm EST

Great job RS!Looking forward to another cover with Adam after he releases his album.

Katy | 6/11/2009, 1:27 pm EST

@Sam, WTF, etc: What’s your problem? Clay Aiken made the cover of RS before he released an album. You guys have a serious HATE issue – that’s what you need to fix before bashing someone else who’s living his life and doesn’t care what the f*** you think

talya | 6/11/2009, 1:28 pm EST

i can’t wait to buy it!
i love Adam and i’m excited for his upcoming CD…

Shawna | 6/11/2009, 1:39 pm EST

I love Adam and I cannot wait to buy this in fact im buyin two copies cuz hes so hot, I wanna know where we can get those pictures that were not used cuz I want them :)

Adam fan | 6/11/2009, 1:41 pm EST

I love the cover, the article and every thing about Adam! omg ^^

confused | 6/11/2009, 1:42 pm EST

I don’t know why people are comparing Adam Lambert to the Jonas Brothers. Jonas is just a boy band fad that appeals to tweens. Adam’s got the best voice to come on the music scene in years, and he will be a star. Queen already wants them to front the band. I never thought someone would come along to do justice to Mercury vocals, but Lambert can.
Sure, it’s strange to put someone on the cover of RS who hasn’t cut an album of originals yet, but American Idol is the vehicle that made Adam famous. AI also highly regulated what he could and could not do up to this point. That’s why I think it was probably rigged for Lambert not to win. He has much more creative flexibility now. I was not an AI fan until this year but only watched it because of Adam. He will be famous and not just to teeny boppers. Wait and see! Thanks RS for being innovative in your thinking and embracing the next generation of rock star.

fox | 6/11/2009, 1:44 pm EST

@Sam damn dude you are one self righteous know it all. I don’t like the way you are cutting down fans of Adam in this thread. You are being very vituperative and that’s not cool. One doesn’t have to be old to know what rock is. Maybe you’re the one that should listen to some new rock. You know rock and roll isn’t just about music, it’s a lifestyle really and Adam a. can sing his face off like no other and b. is a true rock god in his soul so STFU! As far as this cover goes, it’s the BEST COVER EVER

Holly | 6/11/2009, 1:44 pm EST

Great job RS. amazing cover and article… Cant wait to get a couple of copies

Love You ADAM LAMBERT!!!!!!!

Lisa | 6/11/2009, 1:46 pm EST

This is the HOTTEST cover ever and I bet it outsells any other issue. Thanx RS for putting this out.
xo

GLAMBERT | 6/11/2009, 1:47 pm EST

Adam is effin amazing! I CAN’T wait to buy this!! :)

loking | 6/11/2009, 1:47 pm EST

Amazing cover, great article. Look forward to more in the future.

LuvYaAdam | 6/11/2009, 1:49 pm EST

RS, thank you so much for putting a star in the making on your cover. Yes, Adam has some detractors, as noted here in the negative posts, but I am sure you will be laughing all the way to the bank with the megasales of this issue.

For those complaining that he has not put out an album yet, his fans have been listening to HIS music (solo and with Citizen Vein) on YouTube and previously on his MySpace page (Kiss and Tell, Pop Goes the Camera, Glamourize, etc.), plus we have bought his ALBUM of American Idol perfomances on iTunes. If he is not your taste, buy someone else’s music, but you are wasting your time complaining about Adam’s spot on the cover. Millions of fans think it is well deserved. Kudos once again, Rolling Stone. I look forward to more stories on Adam Lambert as you continue to follow his career. THANKS!

Glambert | 6/11/2009, 1:49 pm EST

omg so cut so hot *faint*

jjt | 6/11/2009, 1:51 pm EST

I am getting this magazine today! Loved Adam’s reaction to the cover! Priceless, just like him. :)

Dakkota9 | 6/11/2009, 1:51 pm EST

OMFG is exactly what I said when I saw the cover. It’s fantastic. There’s so much to love about Adam – talent, looks, sex appeal, charisma, honesty, charm, a little bit of bad boy mixed in – I couldn’t love him any more than I do! To quote Paula after Adam’s WLL performance … “perfect, perfect, perfect”. Adam, please hurry and give us some music. We can’t wait!!

fortunefox | 6/11/2009, 1:52 pm EST

I love his reaction!!! So adorable. Thanx RS for putting out this amazing issue

Lola | 6/11/2009, 1:53 pm EST

Love this cover! Thanks RS for giving us the gift of this interview :D ..will you release more pictures from shoot please?

WTF | 6/11/2009, 1:56 pm EST

Katy, the fact that Clay Aitken was on the cover of RS before releasing an album (has he released one yet?) doesn’t make it right. Personally hope that Lambert has as distinguished a career as Clay Aitken so we don’t have to hear any more about him. And obviously I am the one with hate issues, let’s see if you can respond to my post without telling me to fuck myself.

medic34 | 6/11/2009, 1:57 pm EST

Such a beautiful cover for such a beautiful, deserving guy.

Adam Fanatic | 6/11/2009, 1:59 pm EST

WOW! That cover is soo HOTTT!!! Absolutely STUNNING!!! Can PEOPLE Magazine come out with THE SEXIEST GAY ALIVE!!! You’re Whole Lotta PERFECT, ADAM!!!
Hope we get RS here ASAP in HongKong!

SleepyBee | 6/11/2009, 2:00 pm EST

Great cover! Congratulations, Adam! Glad you’re happy with it, darlin’!

RS, need second wave of distribution and more photos from the shoot in the near future.

Ashley | 6/11/2009, 2:01 pm EST

Haha Adam’s reaction is too cute. I love this cover!

totally appropriate | 6/11/2009, 2:04 pm EST

Rolling Stone is a music news magazine, plain and simple. Adam Lambert is the hottest new voice to hit the scene in years and very newsworthy. Where are you people getting your publication “rules”? Why is everyone making such a fuss and dwelling on the hey-days of the 70’s? Be open minded and progress people. Adam has an amazing voice and is nothing like the teen music fads mentioned in other posts. He’s going to be around for a long time.

Sam | 6/11/2009, 2:08 pm EST

@Katy: Yes, darling. That shocked me as well, being just as inadequate as this guy here; but I though, oh well, everyone can slip. But it has proven being habitual since – that’s why I said “descend”, not “fall”. Insinuates gradation, hence my reaction came now, instead of back then.

How sad that you have chosen to advance in profanity, instead of thinking. Check YOUR language, and think again WHO here has hate issues.

Glambert | 6/11/2009, 2:08 pm EST

The cover is so cool. Thank you, RS! I bet that there are more pics from the shoot so please realease it!!

80sMom | 6/11/2009, 2:09 pm EST

That is the most awesome RS cover EVER! Adam is the best. He is so awesome!

Asia | 6/11/2009, 2:11 pm EST

Aw, he is so cute. the way he react is just so adorable

capsi | 6/11/2009, 2:12 pm EST

Thank you so much RS for making Adam’s dream come true. Adam was practically speechless when he laid eyes on the cover for the first time. RS truly created a HOT cover. Thanks RS

adamsbabygirl | 6/11/2009, 2:14 pm EST

Thank you RS for such an awesome cover of Adam Lambert. I truly believe that Adam is headed for super-stardom. I’m going now to get my copy of RS.

LD | 6/11/2009, 2:19 pm EST

Fantastic cover!!! Love Adam!!!

rubbernecker | 6/11/2009, 2:20 pm EST

RS, you’ve hit the jackpot with this guy. People either love him or hate him to an extraordinarily obsessive degree, and neither group can stop talking about him. What a goldmine! He certainly demands a reaction; no pussyfooting around. It’s hilariously entertaining to watch.

Let’s hope his albums will continue to push as many buttons. Looks to be one hell of a bumpy ride from here on out, in the most kickass way.

from denmark | 6/11/2009, 2:20 pm EST

nice cover^^

really hope Adam will come to europe, I believe there could be a marked for someone like him here. he is the first one from AI that have reach denmark ever.

tab | 6/11/2009, 2:29 pm EST

I think Adam is awesome. I am glad that you put him on the cover of rs. He is sexy, hot, talented and real. He is a natural. thanks for sharing him with us. Go adam!

i | 6/11/2009, 2:31 pm EST

he is too sexy i can’t stop looking at it!

staciegirlie17 | 6/11/2009, 2:34 pm EST

AKA (I’m also known as insufferable_know_it_all)
But this is another Stacey who is going to speak her mind.

@Dutchess and Gene Simmons–Are you guys blind? Adam has been hounded into the ground about his sexuality. He has tried to keep quiet about it but that didn’t work. Adam, being the super intelligent being that he is (That’s why I would consider him a perfect mate) did the right thing by stealing the thunder from pap reporters such as TMZ and out himself. Now he can move on. It may have been a little painful for him but good for him for being brave.

Gene–get out of the 70’s. That’s not where we’re at anymore.

WTF or WTC, whatever the F*** your name is, how dare you talk at another Stacey like that. We Staceys are the Mother F. princesses. BTW WTC, Adam has done some previous music. He has more than 20 songs that he either wrote or co-wrote with other people including Monty Pittman (Madonna’s ex-guitarists. And he had a band called Citizen Vein with Monte Pittman as guitarist in it. So what are you talking about? I know a lot of great bands who don’t have a record contract and a lot of suckish bands that do have a record contract.

Maybe Adam and his band didn’t know how to properly market themselves and that’s why we never heard of him before idol.

Anyway, Adam, once again, you are the BOMB. THE ADAM BOMB. Not only are you going to rock the world, quite possibly you may even bring peace to the world.

RE: KISS from Lebanon–I’m glad you and your country can put aside your animosity of Jewish people and appreciate Adam for the talent he has. Don’t you wish people from Adam’s own country could do the same?

lookah | 6/11/2009, 2:35 pm EST

I LOVE U ADAM!!!! UR THE GREATEST!

PixieGal | 6/11/2009, 2:35 pm EST

Thank you for an amazing cover!!! Love his honesty and can’t wait to get my hands on his CD when it comes out!

Lacey | 6/11/2009, 2:36 pm EST

I’m pretty sure that was the cutest thing I’ve ever seen!!!

rodsharc | 6/11/2009, 2:41 pm EST

ANOTHER REASON I NO LONGER SUBSCRIBE TO THIS SO CALLED MAG.

this is just pathetic.

I guess they are hitting their demographic now they have been working on.
6-15 year olds just like MTV.

what a waste of paper….

chekai | 6/11/2009, 2:48 pm EST

love him to death!!!..oozing with hotness and sex appeal!!..stimulating in every way! superb talent! ur giving me ADAMGASMS! =)

PhDude | 6/11/2009, 2:53 pm EST

I want all the pictures from Ralston! :)

rules? | 6/11/2009, 2:58 pm EST

Since when is RS only supposed to have “rock” artists on its covers? Over the years, they’ve had plenty of pop, rap, and blues… even actors. Whoever is hot in the entertainment industry is appropriate for the cover.

dlt | 6/11/2009, 2:58 pm EST

I’ve got the wreck-kid, Adam and Snake singing the song Gene Pitney made famous, It Hurts To Be In Love. If it wasn’t for Snake, I don’t think Adam would have a chance.

Go Away Little Snake. Is dat dare next wreck-kid?

Ada | 6/11/2009, 3:03 pm EST

Love him, love him, love him~~~Make great record, Adam!

Val | 6/11/2009, 3:11 pm EST

Great Cover and Great interview I wish we could buy this in the UK.Adam may not have released an album yet but he has shown what an outstanding singer he is with a vocal range out of this world. Rolling Stone Magazine has faith enough in Adam to know that he is going to be a world wide star.To all of the negative posters on here your entitled to your opinion but you aint going to win the argument about his singing ability or the fact he has the attention of the media world.He is known outside of the USA and there are many American artist that would like to be in that position.He has earned the right to be on the cover of Rolling Stone so don’t knock him or the magazine.If you don’t like it don’t buy it.

Pat | 6/11/2009, 3:12 pm EST

Okay, here’s the thing …. Elvis rose in my very early teens, the Beatles hit when I was a high school senior. I “got” the hysteria, but was never part of it. But now, at 61 years old and a grandmother of seven … OMG. There is no one the likes of Adam Lambert. Gay? Who gives a F? If he just sings for us, is his glorious self, I will be enthralled. In truth, I’ve got family members who are gay and could learn a thing or two from Adam about embracing who you are rather than wearing a figurative hair shirt about it. Obviously, I’m not alone. Adam, like it or not, is a symbol for all of us who long to live life according to who we are, not who society would like us to be.
When I first heard about the RS article, it struck me that this could be the best selling RS edition ever and possibly the best selling single edition of a magazine ever. Is Adam that amazing? Hell, yeah.
It’s the combination of unabashed sexiness and genuine sweetness, the tongue in cheek flirtatiousness and burst of belly laugh that hooks us.
Adam Lambert. No one like him. Thanks, Rolling Stone, for recognizing a meteor in the making. Love the snake.

Grace | 6/11/2009, 3:16 pm EST

Adam is so cute looking at his RS cover.

Freddie and Liza and Bernie | 6/11/2009, 3:41 pm EST

Adam Lambert is the love child of Freddie Mercury, Liza Minnelli and Bernie Madoff. With that pedigree, he’s bound to be amazing!

pleazurs | 6/11/2009, 3:44 pm EST

Adam Lambert will be a rock pop god and that is why the response has been so overwhelming, He is it!!

Indi | 6/11/2009, 3:47 pm EST

@Eric Spivey, it’s your lost that you don’t watch AI this year. Just because Adam was on AI doesn’t mean he doesn’t deserve real recognition for his musical ability. I don’t normally watch AI either, I happened to watch AI with Adam Lambert performing when I was in a waiting room of an office. and I regret I didn’t watch him earlier.

If you think ‘real music fans’ won’t appreciate Adam Lambert, maybe you can tell that to Slash, Bono, Smokey Robinson, Robbie Williams, Brian May, Santana. Because apparently these people appreciate him. And who the hell do you think you are compare to these people????

FYI, Adam’s vocal ability has been used by some vocal teachers in classroom to show their students what the best vocal is. Watch his youtube performance in musical Brigadoon singing “Come to me, Bend to me”, and tell me is there any music fan who will not appreciate such talent? Because that performance alone, make me his fan for life.
The fact that I’m a conservative moslem and I don’t care if Adam is gay and jewish speaks for itself how wonderful Adam is.

Lindac64 | 6/11/2009, 3:50 pm EST

OMFG, that was so funny. Adam’s cover is the best I’ve ever seen. Anything with Adam is fantastic. He is on his way to being one of the biggest stars this world has ever seen.

Sam | 6/11/2009, 3:55 pm EST

@rules?: You are indeed right. Though the change actually happened in the ’90s, it wasn’t so mainstream/poppy/cheap until then.

I guess I’m just baffled how exactly does this guy, who still hasn’t done anything substantial (well, he IS entertaining, but I think that’s not the kind of entertaining you’ve been talking about), equals other people who share this position – like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger; or, to go less rocky, even Orlando Blum or Christina Aguilera? That’s exactly what Lenny Kravitz has been talking about recently, talking about how poisonous these shows can be – kids who want to be famous/fabulous. But what with? Because it is certainly NOT his music, as he has none. Oh wait, I’ve forgotten – he does HAVE some, that he himself states is crap in one of his numerous interviews; not to mention there doesn;t seem to be a word about it in the interview in question. So it’s not about his previous musical efforts, it’s not exactly because of his recent ones, as he doesn’t have anything original yet; the last possible reason is – RS is servicing reality formats now.

Yes, that indeed is respectable.

Ted | 6/11/2009, 4:08 pm EST

Wow! Congrats RS and ADAM! Awesome cover! Can’t wait for the CD! Everyone that I know loves ADam and can’t wait for his music.

Need More Adam | 6/11/2009, 4:16 pm EST

I’m listening to my iTunes downloads of Adam right now, and I get blow away over and over again every time I hear him. I can’t belive how good he is!!!!! Idol was just the tip of the iceberg for this guy’s talent. AWESOME!!!

I’ll be buying his CD as soon as it’s released. And the RS coverage is a great help with my Adam Lambert withdrawal symptoms. :)

Godsent! | 6/11/2009, 4:16 pm EST

OMFG!!!

he is smoking hot!!!! Love his reaction too, he’s f*** adorable.

LOVE YOU ADAM!!!

Marie | 6/11/2009, 4:17 pm EST

Adam your cover is great. I can’t wait for your album to come out. I really wish you’d hook up with Queen. I think your Freddie reincarnated!

Mr.Timenmaker | 6/11/2009, 4:30 pm EST

I have never bothered gettin’ Rolling Stone before but…
I’m a get me a copy of that!

Jake | 6/11/2009, 4:33 pm EST

OMG!! Adam I’m so proud of you! You are so hot. Thank you RS!! I LOVE YOU ADAM!!!!!

ann | 6/11/2009, 4:33 pm EST

Amazing cover with amazing Adam!!!!

Pam | 6/11/2009, 4:40 pm EST

Adam deserves to be on the cover of RS he single handedly changed the face of American Idol forever! He is a beautiful and talented man and I was glued to the tv on Tuesday and Wednesday night just to see a superstar in the making.Many thanks to your brilliant photographer: Adam’s cover is absolutely beautiful and provocative all at the same time. This young man has a brilliant career ahead of him and I for one plan to buy all of his albums. I never get tired of hearing his gorgeous voice.

UKAdamFan | 6/11/2009, 4:40 pm EST

The hottest, sassiest thing I’ve seen in years. Love his energy, honesty, candour and raw sexuality.

gemmalovesadam UK | 6/11/2009, 4:44 pm EST

This cover is amazing, the hottest cover I have ever seen. Adam will be a world class superstar, I can’t wait for his album and to see him perform live. Congrats to Adam & RS.

Katy | 6/11/2009, 4:54 pm EST

@Sam & WTF:
Awww.. I’m sorry I swore at you. One suggestion – why don’t you both apply for editorial jobs with RS so you can decide who not to put on the cover? :)

Lena | 6/11/2009, 4:56 pm EST

Amazing cover. Thank you RS!

Katy | 6/11/2009, 4:57 pm EST

@Sam & WTF: Awww.. I’m sorry I swore at you. One suggestion – why don’t you apply for editorial jobs at RS so you can decide who NOT to put on the cover? Good luck with that :)

Smitten | 6/11/2009, 4:57 pm EST

Apart from his incomparable talent, Adam deserves this cover because of what he’s done to the hearts of people around the world. He really has turned so many of us otherwise rational adults into fanatical, obsessed, besotted individuals who cannot get enough of him. He’s an incredible person whose courage and talent is a gift to us all.

LoveHim | 6/11/2009, 5:04 pm EST

I am thrilled that Adam is on the cover of RS!! He won’t disappoint when he drops his first album. I can’t wait!!

Thanks for that video! :-) | 6/11/2009, 5:07 pm EST

Thanks so much for that video, the pictures and the great interview with Adam Lambert. He truly deserves to be on the cover of the Rolling Stone Magazine coz he’s absolutely amazing, stunning. Words just cannot describe how great he is. Have just watched the video above and all of his performances on American Idol and he just keeps amazing me every time. His voice is just kinda “wow!!” I love Adam!! Wish him all the luck and success ever possible. :-)

Carrie | 6/11/2009, 5:11 pm EST

Adam is so talented, sexy, and is a SUPER STAR!! Thanks for such a GREAT Cover!!! Love Love Love ADAM!

Megan | 6/11/2009, 5:12 pm EST

ROCK ON ADAM!! You are so awesome and original I love it! It’s so nice for once to actually see someone different and refreshing. Your cover looks a-m-a-z-i-n-g but of course you know that already! I can’t wait to see you during the summer tour. You are my inspiration and role model and I’m looking forward to buying your new cd! I’m definetly going to buy the rolling stone issue because you’re in it:) Good luck in the future and lot’s of love! xoxoxo

barb | 6/11/2009, 5:13 pm EST

It’s an outstanding cover. Adam’s an outstanding entertainer. He was born to be in the public eye.

Great work RS, what happened to the pics of Adam in the white shirt and black suspenders? I nearly passed out when I saw him in the video. Where oh where are they???

RoRo | 6/11/2009, 5:16 pm EST

Got my copy! Love it and love Adam! Wish he lived right next door! He’s real, wide open, genuine. Loved him with Queen and would really love to see that concert happen with them, after he gets himself established. Haters, some self evaluation is in order. Scared?

Eve | 6/11/2009, 5:20 pm EST

Wow! This cover rocks! Adam is amazing!

DSP | 6/11/2009, 5:27 pm EST

Love the cover- sure i’ll love the good reading. Can’t wait to get my FIRST EVER RS and i’m 50yo

Need More Adam | 6/11/2009, 5:27 pm EST

Here’s my advice to all the cranky, disgrunted old-school RS readers who can’t seem to let go of the fact that this isn’t RS circa 1969: PLEASE MOVE INTO THE 21st CENTURY.

After reading some of the rants–I mean posts–here about Adam’s cover and the fact that he hasn’t yet amassed 20+ years of career highlights in order to have “earned” a spot on the cover of RS, I’d like to suggest that NEW TALENT is what keeps the music world turning. If we don’t pay attention to anyone but Bob Dylan, where are we?

In my opinion Adam Lambert may just represent a paradigm shift in the music world (sorry, geezers). Everyone keeps trying to pigeon-hole him into one genre or another (is he rock? is he goth? is he pop? is he Elvis? is he Freddie Mercury? is he musical theater? is he a lounge singer? is he gay?).

Learn to think outside the box!

Peace & Love.

XxmusicfromtheheartxX | 6/11/2009, 5:37 pm EST

OMFG is sooo right! Adam you deserve this! Im so happy for you! You are inspirational and AMAZING!!! Luv ya ADAM!!!!♥♥♥

Vegaskaryl | 6/11/2009, 5:47 pm EST

I concurr “OMFG!!!!!!” Whoa, Adam! You are hot, hot, HOT!!

ch3rri3 | 6/11/2009, 5:48 pm EST

this is hands down the best magazine cover I’ve ever seen in my whole life…and this issue is going to be the first RS mags that I purchased!!!

dlt | 6/11/2009, 5:49 pm EST

When in Rome do as the Romans, which ain’t rock & roll.

Don’t matter if it’s “1969″ or 2069. Bob Dylan was never “a pawn in their game”, but Adam Lambert is

Shoujokakumei | 6/11/2009, 5:49 pm EST

I don’t subscribe to RS, but I bought 5 copies of this issue.

Lilandra | 6/11/2009, 5:49 pm EST

Thank you for the amazing cover AND fantastic interview. Can’t wait to have this issue, I must wait 3 weeks in my country. I hope it doesn’t sold out before that!

fandomatic | 6/11/2009, 5:50 pm EST

Your art director, stylists and photographer are going to have these in their portfolios for a long time. This was one fantastic cover! Congratulations to all.

venomliciousdiz | 6/11/2009, 5:50 pm EST

truly a sad statement on the music culture in america and what rolling stone has become when a television show contestant with no musical talent or ability is on the cover of rolling stone

Tommy | 6/11/2009, 5:51 pm EST

Best cover EVER!!! on any magazine. Great photo – great article. We love you ADAM!!

nvjody | 6/11/2009, 5:55 pm EST

WOW – what a cover. Sure hope you will have him on it again in the future!! I have never read Rolling Stone magazine before – if they continued to have Adam in it – I will now!

Lisa | 6/11/2009, 6:00 pm EST

LOVE YOU ADAM!!! Your reaction to the cover was priceless. You really deserve this and everything wonderful because you’re amazing. I can’t wait to get my hands on it, too. I’ve checked for 3 days and finally they say tomorrow it should be there!

Pam | 6/11/2009, 6:00 pm EST

Adam is gorgeous and exciting in every way ! We can’t get enough of him so THANK YOU RS!

dlt | 6/11/2009, 6:07 pm EST

Could you see Dylan, Queen, Bowie, Bad Company, Kiss getting discovered on American Idol? Hard to imagine, right? (Ok, maybe some short-lived novelty like Tip Toe Threw the Tulips-Tiny Tim.)

There were shows like Soul Train, Bandstand, Where the Action Is, Ready Steady Go. The hosts of these shows were more like Ghandi, not like Hitler; in short, they knew (unlike Simon Says Cowell) when to get out of the way

venomliciousdiz | 6/11/2009, 6:08 pm EST

@Need More Adam
Yes there has been a paradigm shift and there is a burgeoning alternative and independent music scene in our country worthy of widespread praise, but an american idol contestant who does not even make music is not part of that shift. Rolling stone must change with the times, that I can agree on. What I do see however is a culture that we have created which projects talentless people into stardom and convinces them of their privilege, case in point a television contestant that believes his sexual preference is somehow news worthy of RS. RS is simply grasping to maintain some semblance of readership by any means possible.

Julia | 6/11/2009, 6:08 pm EST

Thank you for the BEST Rolling Stone cover EVER!! I LOVE ADAM Lambert! What a talent and what a star!

leannafan | 6/11/2009, 6:22 pm EST

Adam is hot, agreed. Everyone’s waiting for the CD (me too), however his appeal is looking at him while he performs – he is an entertainer. Personally, I think his following will be from concerts. He controls the stage and the audience at the same time. Not to mention his amazing voice and creativity. I know his rendition in Brigadoon is probably not most of this forum’s style, but it is perfectly sung- you all should listen to it! I’m a music major, grandmother, & wife. My husband thinks I’m nuts about my craziness over Adam, but has agreed to go to the AI concert this summer!

milwaukeemom | 6/11/2009, 6:32 pm EST

Adam makes my heart sing. This middle aged mom hasn’t bought a RS in years. Bought 3 today; 1 to savor, 1 to share, 1 to stow away. What eye candy, what talent, what charisma- he’s got it all. Props to RS for recognizing a rising star!

Isla | 6/11/2009, 6:53 pm EST

Thanks RS for a great cover. Hey guys, would you consider chucking in an brief editorial note in your next issue simply entitled “Adam has dished what you all wanted – the low down on his private life – now how about letting the guy move on and make some music.”

Drives me slightly nuts that Adam is now coming under fire for putting what he privately does with his private bits centre stage – when the media has been totally obsessed with the “gay” issue. Thanks to you, Rolling Stone, he has had opportunity to let the vultures know that yes, surprise, surprise, Adam Lambert is gay. But will it end there? Nah.

Moan moan moan.

We just have to wait for the album to come out.

88keys | 6/11/2009, 6:54 pm EST

nice snake.

Rocky | 6/11/2009, 7:00 pm EST

I am pretty much thinking of Adam every waking moment. I am totally obsessed with him. I am married, approaching 50, and can’t seem to get any work done. Congratulations on the cover, Adam. You look great.

Anonymous | 6/11/2009, 7:05 pm EST

I love Adam Lambert! Woot woot :)

Holly | 6/11/2009, 7:05 pm EST

Thank you RS! A stunning cover of a beautiful singer!

Lauriellen | 6/11/2009, 7:06 pm EST

Thank you for the great article, awesome cover photo, and bonus videos. I can’t wait to buy my copies. Pittsburgh is SO behind.

To the wife of Adam | 6/11/2009, 7:07 pm EST

Cecelia, you have to know that Adam no longer wants you – he wants his fans, success and adulation. Most of all, he wants his new man!!!

xfcfx | 6/11/2009, 7:08 pm EST

I may be biased but this has got to be the best cover ever!!!
Love you Adam!
(and amaaazing interview too)

Digbert | 6/11/2009, 7:09 pm EST

Adam Digbert rocks!

A Thousand Years | 6/11/2009, 7:10 pm EST

I have not seen such mass adulation since those sweet sweet days of the Third Reich.

Yoko and Adam | 6/11/2009, 7:11 pm EST

Could Adam be Yoko’s New John?

Ursie | 6/11/2009, 7:12 pm EST

Hey I bet Dadadam and Mombert are real proud to have their glamboy on your crazy good cover! Go Rolling Stone.

Culturally Significant | 6/11/2009, 7:14 pm EST

After years of toil and strife and paying his dues, Adam finally has received the recognition he so aptly deserves. Right on Rolling Stone! This cover is as culturally significant as your first issue with John Lennon on the cover. Congrats!

Incrediball | 6/11/2009, 7:15 pm EST

He’s the Incredible Mr. Limbert!

Incrediball | 6/11/2009, 7:15 pm EST

He’s the Incredible Mr. Limpert!

sununki | 6/11/2009, 7:16 pm EST

perfect man for a perfect cover!!!

More Snake | 6/11/2009, 7:17 pm EST

More Snake – less Adam. That snake is one hot smokin’ babe!

The Wild One | 6/11/2009, 7:19 pm EST

OMFG!!! And now Adam is going to star in a remake of The Wild One, playing the role originally made famous by Marlon Brando!!!!! Is there anything this stud can not do?

SCat | 6/11/2009, 7:43 pm EST

Val | 6/11/2009, 3:11 pm EST

Very well said!!

Marthy | 6/11/2009, 7:46 pm EST

Adam Lambert is an outstanding talent with incredible vocal range, crystal clear vocal tone, and can song any genre, but his sexualilty instead of singing talent became a hugh focus for people of the book. Well, we people of the loving heart and open mind, we evolved souls applaud Rolling Stone for the Adam Cover. No one in decades has generated so much interest as this kid, and he is courageous, honest, articulate and intelligent. His performances are intoxicating, brillant, seductive, and mesmerizing. Congratulations to Lambert. Creativity and imagination shown on this fantastic cover suit this kid.

yardjockey | 6/11/2009, 7:46 pm EST

Hmmmm, Lady Stardust, anyone???? We’ve got five years.

Luvin' Adam | 6/11/2009, 7:47 pm EST

Thanx so much RS for such a GREAT cover. Adam has mesmerized millions since his first audition on AI. I’m sure you’ll be doing another cover of him in the future so may I suggest you include a centerfold too? Just a thought. He is SOOOOOO HOT!!!

I'm only here for the music | 6/11/2009, 7:50 pm EST

Thank you RS. I can’t wait for Adam to rock my face off.

Roger | 6/11/2009, 7:58 pm EST

I don’t know what is about Adam Lambert but he is mesmerizing and this cover is just more proof of that. What an amazing vocalist and performer with charisma for days. Can’t wait to see his career develop. Watch out middle America, here comes Adam Lambert and he’s bringing his trouser snake with him!

Nic | 6/11/2009, 8:02 pm EST

Thanks RS!

Nic | 6/11/2009, 8:03 pm EST

Thanks RS!

Joanna | 6/11/2009, 8:08 pm EST

Where are the pics of adam in the white shirt and black suspenders rolling stone?! how could you not put those in!! they are mind numbingly hot!!!

Stickit | 6/11/2009, 8:28 pm EST

Stick it where you like pal. The real song and dance is gonna start when your album is released. No pressure, eh!

Sing your face off, that’s all we ask.

PS. Thanks, RS, for sticking it where YOU like. Great work.

What is up with WTF? | 6/11/2009, 8:45 pm EST

Blogger WTF … What is your problem? RS does not only put musicians on the cover of their magazines. You don’t have to have a multi-platinum selling album to grace their covers. You need to be relevant in the entertainment industry. If you have such an issue with RS and their cover choices you should go and read something else and get of the RS blog.

Will | 6/11/2009, 8:48 pm EST

Honest and real that Adam Lambert is. Too edgy to be Idol. He’s better off on the cover of Rolling Stone, and an f-ing amazing cover it is. Keep doin’ yer thing Adam. We love it.

YR | 6/11/2009, 8:57 pm EST

OMFG – AGREED!! Never wanted to be a green snake so much all my life…and I am 100% straight and female :P

Marianne | 6/11/2009, 9:16 pm EST

Thank you so much RS for this!
This is, I think, you best cover and story yet. I love Adam, and I love RS!!!!!!!

Ciao | 6/11/2009, 9:23 pm EST

Oo-la-wee! That was quite the photo shoot! Loved watching unwrap that present too. He so deserved to be on the cover of the Rolling Stone. Like that old song used to say… “get your picture on the cover of the Rolling Stone. Send five copies to your mother”…

Anonymous | 6/11/2009, 9:40 pm EST

OMFG agreed! I nearly fainted when I saw the cover! That is the sexiest magazine cover EVER! LOVE ADAM LAMBERT

Paula | 6/11/2009, 9:50 pm EST

Adam Lambert, beautiful voice, beautiful man all in one gracious package! What more can you ask for? I love this guy, as does my 14 year old daughter who has all his photos on her walls, plays his music religiously as she gets dressed to go off to school every day.

Thank you Adam and RS magazine for recognizing Adam, he truly deserves it!!

Sarah.. | 6/11/2009, 9:54 pm EST

o-m-g…o-m-F-g!
i love adam. he’s so adorable and he’s not afraid to be who he really is. i cant wait to get this issue. i’ll put it in a frame too! :D …gosh, he’s so pretty…

swoonflu | 6/11/2009, 10:22 pm EST

RS, you might be in trouble for spreading the swoonflu virus. Look at all these swooning posts! And as far as I know, there’s no antidote, no adambiotic. Tut tut, this could lead to a national sexual health crisis.

Cbear | 6/11/2009, 10:32 pm EST

ok for all of you guys who say that Adam should be quiet about his sexuality and just sing i have one thing for you. How would you like it if you had to pretend you were somebody else just to get a singing career?

Adam is a class act. And you know what? Even if he doesn’t sell a billion records (doubt he will…his style to too sophisticated for the average american) he will still be remembered as the most excited and most classy idol ever.

So RS lovers stop hatin on Adam…he deserves to have this one. He worked hard and put up with a lot of crap from ppl like you.

Bravo Adam…and keep on doing your thing!

Supreme Federal Athority | 6/11/2009, 10:45 pm EST

To WTF (Wimpy Tasteless Full) + Eric Spittvey + Sam and other pathetic creatures. You are a bunch of bitter haters; full of jealousy you lost your own life long time ago to addictive habits. Only what what you got are bitterness and hate which comes true in your nasty writing.
Adam makes you mad and hopeless and so do, tons of cherish and positive comments form other bloggers.
So why don’t you shut up and go jerk off with yourself –nobody want’s smell you ugly semen-words!

Nany | 6/11/2009, 10:53 pm EST

Ok, so don’t hate me because I got my RS copy today! I spent all day yesterday going to all the B&N and Borders, Publix, Walgreens, etc. I could find and nothing. Today I was having a really great day and took my chances. I went into a Walgreen’s, it took me a while to find it but there it was, the last copy!!! Yay!!

And to those who can’t understand why Adam is on the cover of RS, you obviously did not watch AI this season. Adam is the only reason I watched. His vocals are amazing, his stage presence is mesmerizing and his personality is intoxicating.

Being a 37 year old woman, I didn’t grow up watching Elvis, the Beatles or The Rolling Stones so I had no idea what it was like to have someone move you with their music. That is until now. Thanks RS for doing this cover!

lulumarie | 6/11/2009, 11:01 pm EST

I love the green letters that match the snake too.
Thanks Rolling Stone you rock!
Adam is our next mega ultra supernova star.

MoniqueOrleans | 6/11/2009, 11:03 pm EST

Je t’aime Adam!!!!!

Pastor Luke | 6/11/2009, 11:06 pm EST

We are a God-fearing family that opposes homosexuality-we are also ex-hippies and know what a rockstar is. Congratulations on a brilliant future son.

Smiling | 6/11/2009, 11:18 pm EST

Having a multiple Adamgasm.

Kara | 6/11/2009, 11:21 pm EST

He is so adorable! This will be my very first Rolling Stone purchase.

AussieFan | 6/12/2009, 12:10 am EST

That snake is now famous and she has Adam to thank for it.
By the way I think she’s stunning and he’s gorgeous. What a pair!!

G..H | 6/12/2009, 12:43 am EST

Yesss dahlin’, that is you and you are fierce. Now you see the fierceness we saw every week on AI. Very excited and happy for you. YOU ROCK!

G..H | 6/12/2009, 12:43 am EST

Yesss dahlin’, that is you and you are fierce. Now you see the fierceness we saw every week on AI. Very excited and happy for you. YOU ROCK!

Cindy | 6/12/2009, 1:01 am EST

I wish I could see the video but I have clicked the plug ins 10 times and nothing! I love Adam!

Glamazon | 6/12/2009, 2:46 am EST

OMFD! Thanks You Rolling Stone for delivering a great story and superb photos of our Amazing Adam!
I know people have underestimated how loyal, supportive and far reaching his fan base is! We LOVE you Adam and rock on! I can’t wait to see you next month at the Idols
Live concert Tour but would much rather see you solo!!!

AmazingAdam | 6/12/2009, 2:51 am EST

OMFG, i’m so going to get the Rolling Stone magazine because of Adam. :)

ADAM you’re AWESOME!

Adam FAN | 6/12/2009, 3:11 am EST

Cant wait going to see if I can find one Friday

SM | 6/12/2009, 3:14 am EST

Thank you Rolling Stone!
Adam is THE BEST!

Sunny | 6/12/2009, 3:16 am EST

He looks SO HOT on this cover.

Beata | 6/12/2009, 3:21 am EST

Adas– Kocham Cie!!! and so people in Poland.
You are Adamazingly Gorgeous Darling on that cover.
Good Job!!!
OK– when and where are we getting more of Adam?
Buziaki
B.

Katy | 6/12/2009, 3:25 am EST

@Pastor Luke: I’m so glad there are people like you who are true to their personal values but have the heart to give praise where it deserves. Do pray for Adam :)

Slash | 6/12/2009, 3:28 am EST

WTF | 6/11/2009, 1:56 pm EST
WTF Said:
Katy, the fact that Clay Aitken was on the cover of RS before releasing an album (has he released one yet?) doesn’t make it right. Personally hope that Lambert has as distinguished a career as Clay Aitken.
———————- —
By the time Clay Aiken’s cover came out (July 10 2003) he already had a record breaking single on the Hot 100 that debuted at #1.

He has released 5 albums and sold over 7 million CDs. Adam has a long way to go before he can ever come close to Clay’s accomplishments and career.

Marjorie 2009 | 6/12/2009, 3:32 am EST

Adam is such a wonderful person. Stay true to yourself. :-) We care for you. Hope you get to do music for as long as you can. Go Adam! Kudos to you. Kudos too to your family for being wonderful and loving. You are amazing because they are amazing. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Lambert for raising a wonderful person and Neil for loving adam just the way he is. :-)

Marjorie 2009 | 6/12/2009, 3:32 am EST

Adam is such a wonderful person. Stay true to yourself. :-) We care for you. Hope you get to do music for as long as you can. Go Adam! Kudos to you. Kudos too to your family for being wonderful and loving. You are amazing because they are amazing. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Lambert for raising a wonderful person and Neil for loving adam just the way he is. :-)

Shannon | 6/12/2009, 3:36 am EST

OMFG is RIGHT! That is THE sexiest RS cover I have seen in well….maybe EVER! I am buying several copies tomorrow, one to frame, one to drool over and the rest for family! Adam is HOTHOTHOT!!!

Carla | 6/12/2009, 3:37 am EST

Oh Slash and other Clay fans…

This is an Adam moment no need to ruin the moment by saying all the Clay craps. If you are a hater, just go away or go to Clay’s website. We just don’t need heaters right now. Geez!!!

blingbling | 6/12/2009, 3:44 am EST

Thanks Rolling Stone,I LOVE adam’s cover,can I ask for more?

Millie | 6/12/2009, 3:52 am EST

OMFG! LOL!! Yeah,that’s how I react for the first time too when I saw the cover! SUPER HAAWWTT!!

DET | 6/12/2009, 3:54 am EST

Love the way he kissed his cover photo.U can see he was so happy with it.My heart melting.

TropicanaDelight | 6/12/2009, 4:27 am EST

Oh god, I adore you so, Adam, you are the best! Love to see you happy and enjoying all the attention. So deserving. Can’t wait for the album. See you on tour!

adamfan | 6/12/2009, 4:40 am EST

OMFG

awesome

Kmkolsch | 6/12/2009, 5:23 am EST

Adam sure has rocked Rolling Stones and I can not wait to buy my copy tomorrow. Well, one for me, then one for my mom and one for her friend and her friends mom and the list goes on. I’m just going to buy out the first store I find. It’s just something about Adam. He is something that has long been missing from any male artist and that is he is hot and sexy! Ring of Fire may have been dissed by Simon but it started a burning ring of desire in many of Adam’s fans. So he says he is gay? I’m a lesbian that gets in trouble from my GF for staying up too late googling Adam Lambert. He is just worthy of it.

Devin | 6/12/2009, 5:26 am EST

Adam Cracks Me Up!! The RS Cover Is Amazing!!

CaroleS | 6/12/2009, 5:30 am EST

Love this cover! Go Rolling Stone and GO Adam!!

stlouis1gal: | 6/12/2009, 5:33 am EST

Over at Rolling Stone they are counting posts for most popular cover!! Please help Adam

We need to help Adam get to the top of the most popular cover list!!

CaroleS | 6/12/2009, 5:34 am EST

If you stop and think about Adam’s journey – how surreal has all this been since AI finished – less than one month ago – and look at what Adam has achieved since then – the YHA, the cover on RS and a fansite site of thousands, world wide.

me | 6/12/2009, 5:34 am EST

did anyone else hear the camera dude whisper “say ‘thank you rolling stone!’”
hahahaha…nice one guys.

Mercury50 | 6/12/2009, 5:35 am EST

RS please release all the photos. They are amazing!

Delilah | 6/12/2009, 5:43 am EST

RS…Thank you for the best cover you have ever done. Adam is the hottest thing going and his fans are “hungry” for anything pertaining to Adam. He captured our hearts with his awesome talent on Idol, and then we listened to his pre-idol stuff and were amazed…his vocal abilities are astounding. He has more talent, stage presence, and “guts” than 99% of anything else out there. Not only that, but he is humble, kind, honest, and has a boyish vulnerable quality about him that is so refreshing. I am anxiously awaiting his first album and to see him on the idol tour. Please feature more on Adam as his career progresses. Adam has changed our lives forever and we are “forever fans” who love him unconditionally. And to all you “haters”……your jealousy is showing.

Adamrocks | 6/12/2009, 5:44 am EST

Adam is truly heavenly in the garden of Eden and he is sinfully delicious on your cover. Thank you so much Rolling Stone for having him on the cover, and I know that he will be one of your most popular covers ever, perhaps even THE cover! The issue is HOT and is selling out everywhere!!!!! Adam Lambert is simply marvelous and I applaud you for realizing it.

kingrusky | 6/12/2009, 5:46 am EST

Adam stole my heterosexuality!!

I make love to my wife now and have to put a bag over her head with adams picture on it

ceres | 6/12/2009, 6:27 am EST

These RS magazines with Adam on the cover are flying off the shelves. Hard to find a copy.

Lamberkitten | 6/12/2009, 6:45 am EST

I already ordered my copy of Rolling Stones featuring Adam from Ebay, can’t seem to get in the UK. Hope RS sales go through the roof and validate our Adam.

Lamberkitten | 6/12/2009, 7:45 am EST

Judging from the comments here, the vast majority loving the new RS cover, it is clear there is a bit of a culture war going on. I will not respond to any individual negative posters but all of you who do not like Adam or don’t agree with him being on the cover of RS – you must ask yourself what is your REAL problem with Adam? It is obvious to many he is exceptionally talented, humble and if you researched him you would know he has worked very hard. But if you really cannot comprehend his talent or his appeal then why not just listen to what you do like or read about who you do admire, rather than send hate messages. There are many bands and artists that I don’t like particularly but I do not go googling and sifting through the internet and leave negative posts about them. Instead I listen and read up on the stuff I enjoy, and in Adam’s case, adore. Please do likewise and stop pi**ing on the fans and Adam’s parade.

Mona | 6/12/2009, 8:40 am EST

Gorgeous!!! I picked up two copies yesterday and the interview is just as impressive. Thank you Vanessa and Rolling Stone. And thank you Adam for bringing the joy of music back into my life.

Teenadamcrazed | 6/12/2009, 9:15 am EST

I still want your babies Adam.

ks | 6/12/2009, 9:16 am EST

frustrated…been to 7 stores….no copies left (2 of them twice)

I wanted to buy 4…looks like RS could have made lots more money if they had shipped extra copies to each store

ravengirl | 6/12/2009, 11:22 am EST

Here in Albuquerque and still no Rolling Stones with Adam in the cover. Ga!!!!

Penny | 6/12/2009, 11:31 am EST

I love everything about Adam. But i love his personality the most…even more than his incredible and addicting voice. He is so intelligent, articulate, sweet, funny and overall amazing.

JUST GOT MINE TODAY | 6/12/2009, 11:46 am EST

OMFG is right, the photos in the mag and um, THE COVER, are amazinggg and I loved reading that revealing interview inside. Thanks Rolling Stone!

Aston | 6/12/2009, 11:52 am EST

love Adam!

Aston | 6/12/2009, 11:52 am EST

love Adam!

Tracey | 6/12/2009, 11:56 am EST

I went to 4 stores yesterday looking to buy at LEAST one copy and had no luck. I am so bummed. RS, please put out MORE copies next time you have Adam Lambert on the cover. Thank you!

Kerry | 6/12/2009, 11:58 am EST

For the record, I am a fan and I have no problem with him being gay and I think it was important for him to get it out there in print so people can get over it. That said, I don’t like the article. It gives a totally different impression about his character than I had gotten during other interviews. Way too much information. Then again, I’ve always been one to like a little mystery. He should have saved some if it for later when he’s looking back on a long, successful career. If I didn’t see other sides of him during the competition and other post interviews, I would think he was a just a club kid. I just don’t think the article did him justice. It seemed to focus on things that would cause people to talk, that’s all. I am sure he will get some good and bad from it. Either way, I wish him success. He has provided much enjoyment to many so far.

ixora | 6/12/2009, 12:01 pm EST

AWESOME!

Everything about Adam and the Rolling Stome issue is absolutely AWESOME. OMFG AWESOME.

Kat | 6/12/2009, 12:05 pm EST

Thank you so much for this awesome issue featuring Adam Lambert!

Glambert #620 | 6/12/2009, 12:08 pm EST

I spent the last 3 days looking for this issue. Found it at my 2nd stop this morning. The clerk had them on the cart to be put out. I snagged myself 2 copies before they hit the shelf!

Kim | 6/12/2009, 12:12 pm EST

I finally found it! Congrats and a huge “Thank you” to Matthew Rolston for the awesome photos!

Winnie | 6/12/2009, 12:12 pm EST

The most beautiful and attractive cover I have ever see. Thanks Rolling Stone. Adam, real idol.

luvAdam | 6/12/2009, 12:14 pm EST

Adam’s reaction to the framed copy was adorable.

Terry | 6/12/2009, 12:16 pm EST

Absolutely STUNNING cover!!! Thank you.

supernatrulcat | 6/12/2009, 12:22 pm EST

Great Cover for a Great Singer! Look forward to hearing a lot more from Adam – can’t wait for his album.

wtdp | 6/12/2009, 12:24 pm EST

The stores are all out!!! Come on RS did you think maybe it wouldn’t sell? Let’s go here, we neeeeed Adammmmmmmmmmmm.

tal | 6/12/2009, 12:30 pm EST

RS MAG – can we have it in israel?
AND ALLSO THX FOR THIS AMAZING JURNY WITH ADAM LAMBERT INTERVEIW !

Donna | 6/12/2009, 2:25 pm EST

Adam is so hot. If you ask me the real winner is Drake and the Snake!
Love the cover love Adam.

Elizabeth | 6/12/2009, 2:36 pm EST

I have a subscription to this mag and still no copy. I think the postman stole it!! Wahhh!!!! I want it!!!

Kym | 6/12/2009, 4:25 pm EST

Adam I am so PROUD of you the Cover looks AMAZING! CONGRATS! I LOVE IT AND I LOVE YOU! I have my copy! This is just the beginning!

lexi | 6/12/2009, 5:20 pm EST

I love you Adam.

Narcisse | 6/12/2009, 5:26 pm EST

He looked fantastic, loved the article too!

lisa | 6/12/2009, 5:55 pm EST

where is the black satin sheets, less clothes, snakes, and a big juicy apple?!!!!! That is one of the sexiest covers ever done! Great job RS and Matthew Rolston! Adam Lambert is World Idol! lisa, West Virginia

Katy | 6/12/2009, 6:16 pm EST

BEST magazine cover I have ever seen!!! Very enticing/artistic, and of course…very ADAM!!! This is “sizzlin” HOTTTTTTTTTTT

Petunia | 6/12/2009, 6:21 pm EST

I loved the article, absolutely fabulous just like Adam. I’m happy he got to say what he wanted the way he wanted…great final result and kudos to RS for amazing photography and a writer who got the the essence of Adam. Thank you.

Ronny | 6/12/2009, 6:25 pm EST

Adam is amazing. So talented and brave. The cover suited him perfectly–made him look sexy and decadent. Thank you Rolling Stone for letting Adam tell his story on his terms.

AdamFan | 6/12/2009, 6:29 pm EST

Thank you Rolling Stone for this wonderful article, and thank you Matthew Rolston for the awesome photos!

adamabelle | 6/12/2009, 6:30 pm EST

Hot photography, great interview, fantastic supportive gesture RS to an up-and-coming fabulously talented singer and performer.

That’s what sets Adam apart – he sings and he entertains. He wants to connect to listeners. Some artists have that desire and it’s as much of a gift as the art of singing itself.

Thanks RS. Brilliant.

zoey | 6/12/2009, 6:34 pm EST

This issue of the MAGAZINE IS AMAZING. ADAM LOOKS HAWT IN IT :) AND WAT AN INTERVIEW!

zoey | 6/12/2009, 6:34 pm EST

This issue of the MAGAZINE IS AMAZING. ADAM LOOKS HAWT IN IT :) AND WAT AN INTERVIEW!

nyda | 6/12/2009, 6:37 pm EST

the article, the photography, the interview, everything was shockingly wonderful. and that’s what you gotta love about adam, you know anything involving him would never be boring and ordinary.

Sunny | 6/12/2009, 6:37 pm EST

Thank You Sooooo mcuh Rolling Stone and Matthew Rolston for the wonderful pictures of Adam. Personally I think this is the best RS that has came out yet!
WOOHOO! WE LOVE YOU ADAM!

Rose | 6/12/2009, 6:41 pm EST

Unbelievable, beautiful cover of ADAM LAMBERT! Thank you so much Rolling Stone. I hope this is just the first of many covers we will see of Adam throughout his brilliant career. He is sure to be an icon, with that combination of talent,charisma and humility. Bravo Adam!! We love you.

grakky | 6/12/2009, 6:46 pm EST

Sooner or later someone will have to pry that framed cover out of his hands so he can hold a mic :)

adamfan | 6/12/2009, 6:47 pm EST

OMFG adam lambert you are a star. cannot wait to see what you’re going to do….

Glambertriplets | 6/12/2009, 6:49 pm EST

I can’t remember the last time I bought a copy of RS magazine, but I had to have this one as soon as it was available. My whole family LOVES ADAM and can’t wait to see him on tour and hear his first album. We have downloaded every song we can get ahold of so far and are anxious to witness the rest of the world understand the brilliance of this SHINING STAR!

Max | 6/12/2009, 6:51 pm EST

THE best cover EVER!!! Adam will eclipse every other star.

NT | 6/12/2009, 6:59 pm EST

The only thing that would make this issue (ADAM cover) better would be if all the photos from the photo shoot had been inside! I wish I could see more of he pics!

monn | 6/12/2009, 7:03 pm EST

Love this cover,thx RS!

Glambert 3258 | 6/12/2009, 7:06 pm EST

Thank you for the most fabulous, amazing cover and interview – ever! Adam continues to surprise me with his talent, but more so his magnificent outlook on life. If we were all a bit more like him, the world would be a way better place. Bravo, Rolling Stone for doing such a wonderful job. The photography was brilliant, too!

old hippie | 6/12/2009, 7:06 pm EST

Love this man!!!! Can’t get enough of him…finally a true character like arlo, jimi, and janis. Someone who believes in himself and worth of being believed in.

old hippie | 6/12/2009, 7:06 pm EST

Love this man!!!! Can’t get enough of him…finally a true character like arlo, jimi, and janis. Someone who believes in himself and worth of being believed in.

Becca | 6/12/2009, 7:08 pm EST

Thanks Rolling Stone!! Great Cover! I haven’t bought Rolling Stone in ages, but love Adam and had to get this issue. Please release the rest of the Adam pics from the cover shoot. Yummy!!

Tiffany | 6/12/2009, 7:19 pm EST

Adams da BOMB! yo dig ma dogg!

Misty | 6/12/2009, 7:21 pm EST

Some one needs to sit this boy down and maybe talk to him about his alcohol use and his comment “ain’t gonna say no to booze”.
The article mentions it time and time again.
Red Bull in the AM, then wine?
Kahlua in his morning coffee?

Sharon | 6/12/2009, 7:50 pm EST

BEST COVER EVER!!! I’VE ONLY BOUGHT RS TWICE FIRST TIME FIVE YEARS AGO AND NOW JUST BECAUSE OF ADAM. NO ONE CAN TOP THIS ONE.

Patti | 6/12/2009, 8:05 pm EST

This is the first RS I have purchased in years and it is all because of Adam. OMFG!!!! He is so HOT!!!!! and so is the cover

schnoodle | 6/12/2009, 8:13 pm EST

Gorgeous photos, great interview. Thank you, Rolling Stone and Adam.

Kathy | 6/12/2009, 8:13 pm EST

First time I’ve purchased a Rolling Stone magazine. I bought 4 copies! Great photos, great interview. Adam Lambert is beautiful, talented and so sweet. GO ADAM!

christina | 6/12/2009, 8:28 pm EST

Kill me now – I want to go out this fulfilled. Are you serious? I love his brother’s comment about “do you want me to defile your son or your daughter” (or something like that) This is THE most SEXY SEDUCTIVE CAPTIVATING cover ever. I bought two mags today – one to drool over and one to frame. I’ve never bought a RS mag before and rarely buy any print anymore. THANK YOU ROLLING STONE! I now love you too.

lauren | 6/12/2009, 8:31 pm EST

Dirty sheets never looked so inviting!

Magda | 6/12/2009, 8:41 pm EST

This cover is amazing! Adam rocks! Can’t wait for his album and world tour (well, Europe tour, actually).

Fan from Poland, crazy for Adam.

Shailyn | 6/12/2009, 8:54 pm EST

Awsome! Love him. The cover is hot!!! I bought mine today, collecting everythings with and about Adam Lambert. He is going to be a world superstar.

Glambert #3613 | 6/12/2009, 8:56 pm EST

Got my magazine RS today Love the ADAM pictures and article Take care of yourself ADAM. I LOVE YOUR MUSIC!!!!!!!!

Lisa | 6/12/2009, 8:57 pm EST

I will buy every copy I can find of this Rolling Stone!

Dalyia | 6/12/2009, 8:59 pm EST

Thank you so much for putting Adam on the cover and great story!! I would love to buy more copies of this issue but I am having a hard time finding any!! This is good though, it means that Adam IS a star already since the magazine is selling like hot cakes!

Lindy | 6/12/2009, 9:13 pm EST

Rolling Stone, you have done a remarkable job with both the interview and the photo shoot…
Adam- we love you! Stay true to yourself, be yourself and take us all along for the ride- to stardom…Your parents and brother must be so proud of you.

Shannon | 6/12/2009, 9:16 pm EST

THE BEST COVER SHOT EVER, RS!

Adam…..you are hot!

ILoveAdam | 6/12/2009, 9:18 pm EST

Thank you for the yummiest cover ever!

Glambert #620 | 6/12/2009, 9:20 pm EST

Thank you for allowing Adam to tell his story in his own words. Kudos for the cover…very HOT!

mari | 6/12/2009, 9:21 pm EST

Absolutely incredible, beautiful – best RS cover ever. The article was extremely well-written and I respect Adam’s honesty. He’s amazing…the most exciting new vocal star to come along in many years…can’t wait to see him in concert and buy his new album!!

lisak | 6/12/2009, 9:24 pm EST

Great cover. Great videos .. I picked up 5 copies in the airport yesterday .. just wanted to make sure I HAD it!

Have you got any more behind the scenes pictures and videos up your sleeves?

likeateen2 | 6/12/2009, 9:29 pm EST

When /how can I get a copy in Argentina?

Thanks RS | 6/12/2009, 9:53 pm EST

An awesome cover of Adam, thanks for the article, the pics, the online articles. I bought several copies. Thanks for being the first to realize how talented he is and bringing us his story!

Lisa G | 6/12/2009, 10:00 pm EST

Adam is so exciting! If the cover of the magazine is so beautiful, I can only dream of how hot he must be in person. Love Adam!!!

Glambert 3441 | 6/12/2009, 10:01 pm EST

I never bought a Rolling Stone magazine before. After I heard about Adam’s cover was out, I’ve been stalking every convenience store and pharmacy in my area until finally today I found two in one store. The search was worth it – what a hot cover! And the article is pretty good too. I’ve now subscribed to RS because I suspect this isn’t the last time we’ll see Adam on the cover and I wouldn’t want to miss it. Thank you, Rolling Stone!

dreadnaught | 6/12/2009, 10:21 pm EST

RS, you guys did a superlative job with Adam’s cover!! No wonder he is so danged proud, and in awe. We love this guy and are thrilled to have him on the cover of such a prestiguous magazine. Thank you!

GO ADAM!

Glambert #987

april | 6/12/2009, 10:53 pm EST

RS thanks so much for gracing Adam in your cover. He’s truly a beautiful star to behold. There are not so many RS mags in my country but for sure I will look around and buy if I find it because of Adam.
Philippines loves Adam!

Asia | 6/13/2009, 1:12 am EST

Go Adam! You rock!

wtdp | 6/13/2009, 1:24 am EST

Serioously RS WTF? Nobody can find a copy! Did you think it might not sell? We need a massive reprint here……….neeeeed Addammmmmmmmmm.

carol | 6/13/2009, 5:35 am EST

love the cover, soooooooooooo hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

carol | 6/13/2009, 5:42 am EST

pls, pls, pls, more photos next time and more coverage. LOVE HIM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO muchhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

fiji | 6/13/2009, 10:10 am EST

wonderful cover and love adam lambert hope i and ur legion of fans here in the philippines can get copies of this rs soon looking forward to ur cds and concert here in our country

Deb | 6/13/2009, 2:59 pm EST

OK – I can’t find a copy ANYWHERE. I subscribed so PLEASE start my subscription with this issue~~~~~~~I am SOOOOOO bummed right now!

Cynthilu | 6/13/2009, 3:57 pm EST

Anyone tell me what “werk” means????

Sarahzthename | 6/13/2009, 10:49 pm EST

Adam is a revolution! LOVE HIM. The new Elvis!

tselliot | 6/13/2009, 10:51 pm EST

Best RS cover ever!!! 1st time i ever bought a RS magazine, the cover was simply Adam and very sexy!

Kate | 6/13/2009, 10:54 pm EST

Best cover ever!
Can’t wait until it comes to Canada!

dreamztru | 6/13/2009, 10:56 pm EST

I bought a subscription ’cause
I know Adam will be in RS for many
to come.

svmreiter | 6/13/2009, 11:01 pm EST

The article on Adam Lambert was comprehensive and well done. Thanks Rolling Stone. And the cover was killer too!

Margie | 6/13/2009, 11:04 pm EST

Best cover EVER! Matthew did a fantastic job but he had an AMAZING subject! Adam, you are phenomenal! Following you on this amazing journey has been inspiring and the best is yet to come!

svmreiter | 6/13/2009, 11:07 pm EST

Loved the great cover but would like more of Adam’s pictures taken by Rolston to be released. Looked like some great ones I saw in the video. How about it Rolling Stone!

Debra | 6/13/2009, 11:09 pm EST

Thank you so much for choosing Adam Lambert for your cover. I can’t wait till next Weds and hope it doesn’t sell out here in Alabama before I get one. Just in case, I subscribed for the next 26 issues. Thanks Again. I wish he was on the cover every week!!!!

Debra | 6/13/2009, 11:13 pm EST

I have never bought a RS mag before now and I just subscribed so I could be sure and get Adam’s cover! Thanks for choosing Adam and I hope he will grace many more covers to come!

Bob | 6/13/2009, 11:17 pm EST

Awesome cover — very striking image and color, not to mention the subject matter. ;) The article on Adam Lambert was interesting and well-written. I never even LOOKED inside Rolling Stone before, but now I may have to keep a closer eye on this magazine…

AWESOME!!!!! | 6/13/2009, 11:18 pm EST

My first purchase of Rolling Stone ever!! You guys might take some flack for basically putting newbie on the cover graced by such greats as the stones and springsteen. But I say good for you, you are ahead of the curve, this guy is the real deal, you don’t hear his music you feel it!! And he has sparked nationwide interest. Great cover, really a real snake??? I figured it was rubber……

gb | 6/13/2009, 11:30 pm EST

Loved the Adam Lambert cover and interview. I don’t usually buy RS but I thought your article and photograhy of Adam were spectacular. Bought 2 copies. Thanks!

international | 6/13/2009, 11:51 pm EST

since i am not living in US I have to ask my realtives to send one for me. They had a hard time finding but now I can’t wait any longer for this mag with Adam on it. Omg

PAC | 6/13/2009, 11:51 pm EST

Love the cover, RS. This is the first RS issue I’ve ever bought. Please do another issue with our Glamboy soon!

Jeanne | 6/14/2009, 2:04 am EST

Awesome cover choice – Kudos RS!!!
Lovin’ Lambert more and more with every step he takes! Follow him and enjoy the ride!

ravengirl | 6/14/2009, 2:17 am EST

I’ve been a RS fan on and off for years, as in about 3.5 decades. The Adam Lambert cover is absolutely the best. It’s gorgeous, he’s gorgeous. RS, you are so smart to have picked him and portrayed him in all his sexiness. Best cover ever. Thank you!!!

Joanne | 6/14/2009, 2:22 am EST

I am from Singapore and once Adam’s cover hit the shelves here I got it immediately!! The article and the pictures are AMAZING!! Thanks to Rolling Stones for doing such a wonderful job!! Adam, you are the best!!

casper | 6/14/2009, 2:24 am EST

I loved every bit of it. Thanks RS for doing it.

Julia | 6/14/2009, 3:24 am EST

Amazing cover and totally deserved. I just wish I could find a place that isn’t sold out with it.

Glambertized | 6/14/2009, 7:26 am EST

OMFG, one of the best, memorable covers in years. Adam is a true rock star.

leileea | 6/14/2009, 10:21 am EST

kudos to Rollingstones for giving Adam’s fans a great story..it was well worth it to buy the magazine.

haffzzz | 6/14/2009, 10:27 am EST

Ohh so hot

Lizzy | 6/14/2009, 11:09 am EST

Gorgeous cover, great article.

Michelle | 6/14/2009, 2:10 pm EST

All the major bookstores in my area are sold out already of RS with Adam Lambert Rock God. What a cover, best RS cover EVER and I’ve been around the block….lol. Adam is the best. Please print more!!!!!!!!

Maree | 6/14/2009, 2:30 pm EST

Great cover, RS.

one4adam | 6/14/2009, 7:15 pm EST

Local Barnes & Noble said people were waiting for the magazine delivery guy on Friday…RS sold out in 10 minutes. Luckily, I hit the all night drugstores on Thursday night and bought every copy I could find…knowing my friends would be S.O.L. if they waited. Talk about sucking up big time when they found out I have multiple copies…OMFG is right! Even Adam couldn’t quit looking at himself. LOL

Chris | 6/14/2009, 7:27 pm EST

Thanks to RS we can have a good issue about Adam Lambert, the hottest newcomer!!!

koko | 6/14/2009, 7:41 pm EST

awww youre amazing adam! the cover looks so awesome i have the issue and i stare at it for no reason time to time… rock on!

Lana | 6/14/2009, 7:43 pm EST

I want this magazine but I live in Venezuela, Adam you a World Idol…we love you.

Carrie | 6/14/2009, 9:19 pm EST

Thanks for such a ROCKING cover! I love Adam Lambert and can’t wait to buy his CD! Thanks from a HUGE ADAM FAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

carol | 6/14/2009, 9:22 pm EST

What a cover!!!!!!!!!! love yah

NeedYou | 6/14/2009, 9:25 pm EST

I have purchased RS off the news stand for years. I must say this is the best one I have ever invested my money in. The front cover is absolutely breath taking, sexy, and very sensual. The article is brilliant!! Thanks

Kathy | 6/14/2009, 9:25 pm EST

Awesome cover and article!!! Just LOVE Adam!! Thank you Rolling Stone!!

doodleslo | 6/14/2009, 9:30 pm EST

Adam, You future is written in the sky…not on stone.

Bruce | 6/14/2009, 11:27 pm EST

Shut up and sing.

ageofaquarius | 6/15/2009, 2:05 am EST

Get out there and kick some music butt, Adam!! We love you and we’ve been waiting for someone like you for a long time! It’s been a long…long..long time comin’…but I know…a change is gonna come! Yes it is!

Lambert_Fan | 6/15/2009, 2:21 am EST

WOW, this is awesome, love Rolling Stone mag. and LOVE Adam Lambert! Such a smart decision to have him grace the cover. This man is extremely TALENTED and HOT and will be a MEGA STAR. I am sure this won’t be the last time he will rock the cover of this mag. and many more! CAn’t wait till his “album” comes out, will definatly buy it and every one that follows! ADAM LAMBERT ROCKS!!

pleazurs | 6/15/2009, 2:43 am EST

I just got my copy! OMFG! OMFG! It is the most tantalizing cover I have had the pleasure of owning ever!!!!!!!!!!!!! Adam Lambert will reach the stratosphere!

Pandora60 | 6/15/2009, 3:56 am EST

Well done! This cover was artistic, symbolic and wild. I remember when Alice Cooper appeared clothed in a huge python on international billboards.
Snakes and rock stars have always been wild symbolic partners. It fits Adam perfectly.

rockergirl54 | 6/15/2009, 4:10 am EST

RS, this cover of Adam Lambert is nothing but PURE GENIUS!!!! The best cover I have ever seen on RS.
But look what you had to work with, it doesn’t get any better than this. Magazines SOLD OUT EVERYWHERE. I suggest you guys get on that production line and produce more copies. They will be bought that is a guarantee.
ADAM ROCKS MY WORLD(ROCK & SEX GOD)!!!

UK crazy | 6/15/2009, 4:19 am EST

Still waiting for my copy here in the UK but at least we deprived international fans have the internet to keep our curiosity satisfied. Fab fab hot hot cover! I really must stop licking the computer screen…

Mani | 6/15/2009, 4:54 am EST

Best Cover EVER!!! Bravo RS!!!

Karen | 6/15/2009, 8:22 am EST

Well Adam was right you either love him or you hate – no in betweens here!
Congrats RS for having the foresight into putting Adam Lambert on the cover of your magazine early on in his career. Adam will prove to the naysayers that he does in fact belong on your cover. Although he hasn’t released an album yet he has written several original songs. He has also been working hard to get his name out there for years and decided to go on American Idol so that he could reach millions of people with his music.

Before trashing Adam or RS why don’t you give him a chance to prove himself. He obviously has a voice (every guest mentor mentions this – even Slash, KISS, and Queen – but you are right naysayers, who are they to know? Who is RS to know?). He’s also a great showman and has great stage presence! It’s just a matter of time.

Way to go Rolling Stone! You Rock! And so does Adam Lambert!

Glambert#3537 | 6/15/2009, 8:30 am EST

Love the cover

Lisa | 6/15/2009, 8:31 am EST

@Sam

Thank you for your embarrassing rants. It’s always nice to have something to laugh at, even if it wasn’t meant to be funny. In fact when it is clearly so ignorant, it is particularly when it is not meant to be funny.

I love the way you addressed one of your insanities at Adam as if he were the one who had deleted your post. Priceless!

Annette | 6/15/2009, 8:33 am EST

This cover reminds me of the David Cassidy one from the early 70s, except with more clothes!!! Younger ones among you check it out and you will see what I mean.

donaj1999 | 6/15/2009, 8:46 am EST

Love it! Had to order copies on ebay-couldn’t find one in Central Florida. Thanks for doing Adam’s fans a huge favor, we can’t wait for him first album. He is an amazing artist.

Gretchen | 6/15/2009, 8:49 am EST

Well, it wasn’t easy but I found a copy on Friday evening. Best cover EVER. I wish I had two copies, cuz I don’t want to bend it all up lol.

kickmelikea_stray | 6/15/2009, 8:59 am EST

Awesome cover, first Rolling Stone I’ve ever bought(had to buy 2 LOL)I think Adam will be around in the music biz for a very long time, I’m his fan forever.

born2bevil | 6/15/2009, 9:09 am EST

This is the first ROLLING STONE i ‘ve bought! Because I love Adam lambert

glambert1920 | 6/15/2009, 9:38 am EST

This is the 2nd Rolling Stone I have ever bought. The first was the “Green Day” Cover with the “whole lotta Lambert” story. Keep putting Adam in your magazine and you will see a huge increase in sales!!! Adam is hot right now and this cover proves it. Awesome job Rolling Stone (oh, and I liked the article too, not just the pictures)!

Tammy | 6/15/2009, 9:54 am EST

The best cover I’ve ever seen! Thanks to RS.

KayCie | 6/15/2009, 10:00 am EST

To quote Craig Ferguson “Adam Lambert is adorable”

THANK OU THANK YOU THANK YOU Rolling Stone for seeing the potential in this amazing new artist. The fact that he was offered the cover regardless of wether or not he won AI is so cool. I bought two copies this week and I’m hoping to get one more before the issue is off newsstands. The interview is intelligent, witty, fun, and personal and I love it. Thank you again for bringing Adam back into my home :D

J9er | 6/15/2009, 10:07 am EST

Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him. My daughter is sick of me saying “Adam would…” Just when you think your obsession is over, out comes a cover like this. What a work of art. Beauty, sophistication, allure, it has it all….that “throw it in me” look. What more could you ask for?! I’m interested in seeing how the sales of this issue will end up!

Donna | 6/15/2009, 10:15 am EST

Best Rolling Stones cover, thanks for choosing Adam Lambert. I loved the cover and the article, I bought 2 copies, 1 to read and one to have Adam autograph and frame. Can’t wait for his CD to come out, is it fall yet?

Glambert #293 | 6/15/2009, 10:30 am EST

Bought my 1st RS (actually 6 copies) because of Adam and his incredible talent. I hope this is the first of many RS covers he’ll be gracing during his long and successful career.

Sarah | 6/15/2009, 10:43 am EST

Thank you, RS, for this amazing cover! It’s one of your best, very provocative. It really leaps out of the crowd of magazines on the stand. Could not find it anywhere nearby and finally had to drive 72 miles for my copy, which was the last copy available at this particular bookstore. Incredible! The article was more than I could have hoped for, honest and grounded and insightful. Thank you so much, and please feature him again when his debut album comes out!

Gina | 6/15/2009, 11:43 am EST

Best cover ever!
Great job RS! :)

Vanesa76 | 6/15/2009, 11:47 am EST

Adam I’m from Argentina…..you are the best artist and person in the universe!!!!YOUR COVER ON ROLLING STONE IS THE BEST COVER EVER!!!!!

Rachel | 6/15/2009, 3:36 pm EST

too bad he admitted that he’s gay…

OMFG is right! | 6/15/2009, 4:39 pm EST

Too bad I’m old.
Too bad he’s young.
Too bad I’m gay
Too bad he’s gay.
YUMMY!
Good luck Adam, can’t wait too see what the world has in store for you. Guess I will be buying my first ever RS magazine.

amanda | 6/15/2009, 5:45 pm EST

you know you are amazing and what i really like about you is you dont care your happy to be who you are and your an amazing singer i hope you do very good in the future and i will buy your album. LOVE YA.

mombert | 6/15/2009, 7:20 pm EST

I’ve got 3 boys, am happily married and love Adam. I can’t wait for his “sell out album.” Adam just keep us old ladies happy. Give us mucho macho Elvis, Freddie Mercury, Broadway, etc etc. Just do it for us. Go total camp, we’ll love it. We need our fantasy in this recession. You’re the one. We’ll also buy the serious album. It is the breadth of his talent that has us swooning.

Terri | 6/15/2009, 8:05 pm EST

I was actually on a waiting list at our local bookstore and was lucky enough to get one when the first shipment arrived last week. Many weren’t so lucky and have to wait for the next shipment. Funny….the cashier said they had never received calls before requesting RS before it came out. Excellent article. What’s not to love about this guy?

Does anybody know how the sales are going? I’m curious how this issue is doing.

this | 6/15/2009, 10:36 pm EST

rolling stone went downhill?

…honestly, the people who were on their cover were always the worlds baby from nirvana to britney spears, whatever appeal they had, they had and if it were close to the “classic” artists of way back when (which are todays equivalent to fall out boy and lady gaga and dont say it aint so) then all the more hype music magazines would give. hell you dont even have to play music anymore to be called a “rock star” that hollow meaningless title they seem to apply to Gossip Girl actresses now….

right now its adam and people are saying his singing other peoples songs may not say much about what his original work will be like but if you dig through youtube you can find some original work…not bad stuff, yet unnoticed until he promoted himself through American Idol (honestly, how great a tactic was that?) I’m glad he did because he has a vocal talent that’s backbreaking orgasmic and real.

oh well, poor adam. he’s talented but how far can his career go if he’s just being criticized for being gay? really, i thought we were a changed nation..then again, i’m a bit delusional. apparently, we’re still freaked out about real talent, its just as intimidating as it always has been.

well whatever, i’ll buy his record even if everyone else is too busy yawning by then.

CC_227 | 6/16/2009, 6:25 am EST

I’m in Switzerland and looooove Adam’s cover. Tomorrow is my free day from work and I’ll spend it driving to each and all of the news stores which sell international magazines to see if I can get my copy. Wish me luck!

Adam Idol | 6/16/2009, 9:26 am EST

Adam is a once in a generation talent. Everyone recognizes it- Smokey Robinson (standing ovation for Adam), Slash, Queen, U2 (gave permission for him to sing their song- first time for IDOL and U2) and Led Zeppelin members (only granted permission for their song because Adam was going to sing it.) That’s music industry cred that most chart topping stars don’t get at the height of their careers. Everyone in the industry recognizes that this young man has something unique and powerful and magical. It’s funny that Gene Simmons was all praise for Adam right after the performance with Kiss, but once he heard comments in the media saying Adam outperformed Kiss he got jealous and said Adam doesn’t have a rock voice. He said Adam has great talent, but not a rock voice. What does that mean? Queen thinks Adam is the closest to Freddie Mercury they have ever heard. Freddie had the best rock voice of anyone ever. Also, Adam totally rocked the Led Zeppelin song and the Aerosmith song he did on IDOL. He can sing anything at a level and with a nuance and presence that is unequalled. We are lucky to see his career unfold from the ground floor up. Save this cover because it will be worth a lot some day.

kelly | 6/16/2009, 11:01 am EST

hey adam i love you you should have won.I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU

kelly | 6/16/2009, 11:01 am EST

hey adam i love you you should have won.I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU

lori | 6/16/2009, 8:06 pm EST

I love adam lambert and pray he gets that album out soon! I miss him. i hope the tour runs smooth and no jealousy thing takes over.
If it does you get 3 guesses who the public will back :)

Corrine -from CT., and Tucson | 6/16/2009, 11:00 pm EST

I absolutely LOVE Adam… My very first RS mag and it’s perfect!
And I’m a grandma. My daughter (50) and grand daughter (13) share my adoration of this incredibly talented young man. He’s also gorgeous, sweet , smart, adorable…etc.
We waiting with great anticipation for his albums to come out. Thank you RS…and Thank YOU Adam! You’re that once in a lifetime megastar, we’re lucky enough to see and hear.

Corrine -from CT., and Tucson | 6/16/2009, 11:00 pm EST

I absolutely LOVE Adam… My very first RS mag and it’s perfect!
And I’m a grandma. My daughter (50) and grand daughter (13) share my adoration of this incredibly talented young man. He’s also gorgeous, sweet , smart, adorable…etc.
We waiting with great anticipation for his albums to come out. Thank you RS…and Thank YOU Adam! You’re that once in a lifetime megastar, we’re lucky enough to see and hear.

Corrine -from CT., and Tucson | 6/16/2009, 11:00 pm EST

I absolutely LOVE Adam… My very first RS mag and it’s perfect!
And I’m a grandma. My daughter (50) and grand daughter (13) share my adoration of this incredibly talented young man. He’s also gorgeous, sweet , smart, adorable…etc.
We waiting with great anticipation for his albums to come out. Thank you RS…and Thank YOU Adam! You’re that once in a lifetime megastar, we’re lucky enough to see and hear.

Corrine -from CT., and Tucson | 6/16/2009, 11:00 pm EST

I absolutely LOVE Adam… My very first RS mag and it’s perfect!
And I’m a grandma. My daughter (50) and grand daughter (13) share my adoration of this incredibly talented young man. He’s also gorgeous, sweet , smart, adorable…etc.
We waiting with great anticipation for his albums to come out. Thank you RS…and Thank YOU Adam! You’re that once in a lifetime megastar, we’re lucky enough to see and hear.

Corrine -from CT., and Tucson | 6/16/2009, 11:00 pm EST

I absolutely LOVE Adam… My very first RS mag and it’s perfect!
And I’m a grandma. My daughter (50) and grand daughter (13) share my adoration of this incredibly talented young man. He’s also gorgeous, sweet , smart, adorable…etc.
We waiting with great anticipation for his albums to come out. Thank you RS…and Thank YOU Adam! You’re that once in a lifetime megastar, we’re lucky enough to see and hear.

Corrine -from CT., and Tucson | 6/16/2009, 11:00 pm EST

I absolutely LOVE Adam… My very first RS mag and it’s perfect!
And I’m a grandma. My daughter (50) and grand daughter (13) share my adoration of this incredibly talented young man. He’s also gorgeous, sweet , smart, adorable…etc.
We waiting with great anticipation for his albums to come out. Thank you RS…and Thank YOU Adam! You’re that once in a lifetime megastar, we’re lucky enough to see and hear.

Ma Berry | 6/17/2009, 12:23 pm EST

Haven’t bought an RS in years then came Rob and then Adam – WOW. Great photography – Adam – you are special in song and in your humor, charm and openess. Loved the video – Adam, thanks for sharing that special moment!

Razam | 6/17/2009, 2:15 pm EST

i hated him before .. and i am disgusted by him now
Ewwww … his pics of kissing the guys, that came out earlier, made me puke

donna | 6/18/2009, 10:36 am EST

You are the greatest singer and artist that has ever been on AI…I love your front covers on the magazines, course me and the snakes would have to stay away, I hate snakes, so I just look at the handsome, talented face….Great job done..I bought both magazines…..love them….

woods | 6/18/2009, 11:37 am EST

first time buyer, not just one i got bunch for sharing with family and friends!
there is few unfortunate people, i wonder why they are can’t see what whole world see, why they’re can’t hear whole universe hear it?
Before it is too late go check with doctors to check your eyes,ears and plus brain too,,,

Jen | 6/18/2009, 12:51 pm EST

Rolling Stone you have totally outdone yourself this time. The cover is the best one this year and so incredibly sexy. Your last issue had Lady GaGa practically nude and you know what even fully dressed Adam Lambert exudes more sex, lust, desire, intrigue than Lady Ga Ga did nude with bubbles. I tried to get the Rolling Stone’s Magazine at 15 stores in Tucson and they were all sold out. I now have to ask other family members to find a copy in their states. It is crazy but that is how popular Adamania is.

Anonymous | 6/18/2009, 4:41 pm EST

Continue to be gracious.

Lisa | 6/19/2009, 12:12 pm EST

I LOVED the cover and I loved reading everything he had to say. Great job RS! He is the sexiest, hottest guy on earth and the photography is amazing. (I wish we could also see more of him in the white shirt and suspenders) Love you, Adam! ;)

Lissa | 6/19/2009, 12:20 pm EST

I hope to see Adam on many future covers of RS – his sensuality is as powerful and unmistakable as his voice
We 20 somethings need Adam – enough with the purity kiddies and sound-alikes

Bruce K | 6/19/2009, 12:21 pm EST

A huge response is an understatement. I can’t find the damn thing anywhere. I’ve called every store within a 25 mile radius of my house. I have read his International fans are having a melt down because they are having problems getting a copy. How the heck does someone from American Idol have International fans anyway? How do they know about him?

Bruce K | 6/19/2009, 12:21 pm EST

A huge response is an understatement. I can’t find the damn thing anywhere. I’ve called every store within a 25 mile radius of my house. I have read his International fans are having a melt down because they are having problems getting a copy. How the heck does someone from American Idol have International fans anyway? How do they know about him?

Lissa | 6/19/2009, 12:23 pm EST

Oh forgot – could we please get the out-takes from the photo shoot in an upcoming issue – yup that white shirt and suspenders just does something to us
What about posters?

Anonymous | 6/19/2009, 12:24 pm EST

I loved the cover with adam.
Thank you for featuring him rolling stone =]

Lissa | 6/19/2009, 12:27 pm EST

Bruce K – I have sent out 27 copies of the mag to fans in countries where it isn’t available – no charge of course. Amazing how the buzz about Adam spread globally to countries who don’t even get AI on TV. Of course everyone wanted this RS so we ‘glamberts’ had to oblige

Paula C | 6/20/2009, 9:05 pm EST

This cover is so amazing. Adam is the next big superstar and you guys have him on the cover. How smart was that? extremely. Ralston did a fantastic job. This cover will be your best. Keep up the good work. I have mailed 15 copies to people in countries which don’t get Rolling Stone. Glamberts are spreading the words which are Rolling Stone and Adam Lambert.

LiliW | 6/20/2009, 9:09 pm EST

I have always loved Rolling Stone, but you guys are outdoing yourselves with the covers lately – loved Adam Lambert and Green Day especially. Thanks!

shophi | 6/20/2009, 9:09 pm EST

Love the cover, story and everything about adam

shelbybb | 6/20/2009, 9:10 pm EST

I bought RS for the first time because of Adam. Wow great cover!

shelbybb | 6/20/2009, 9:10 pm EST

I bought RS for the first time because of Adam. Wow great cover!

Leah | 6/20/2009, 9:21 pm EST

Thanks so much for featuring him on the cover. I’ve never gone out of my way to pick up a copy of a magazine until now. Adam is such an amazing talent and I look forward to following him as he reaches the huge success he so greatly deserves.

Blazerwiccan | 6/20/2009, 9:22 pm EST

It is WONDEFUL to see Adam on the cover of RS!!! He is a true Star, my hubby and I love him. And he looks Great on the cover, Go Adam!!

cj | 6/20/2009, 9:23 pm EST

beautiful person inside and out.

JENNAA | 6/20/2009, 9:24 pm EST

THE REAL AMERICAN IDOL. LOVE YOU ADAM!

clutz00000@hotmail.com | 6/20/2009, 9:26 pm EST

Congratulations Adam on your first Rolling Stone cover!

Just beautiful! Hope to see you in concert in Québec soon!

Tamara | 6/20/2009, 9:29 pm EST

By far the best cover you guys have ever had, in my opinion. Adam is just so incredible and talented and beautiful. I’d like to see him grace more covers of your magazine in the years to come. I have no doubt that he’ll be a prominent person in the industry. Bring him back soon! :D

magsmagenta | 6/20/2009, 9:29 pm EST

I live in the UK so I’m still waiting for my copy, I never bothered with Rolling Stone before this. The pictures of Adam online are fantastic, and I’m so looking forward to reading the full article. American Idol was Shown on ITV2 over here, which is a minor digital channel. I don’t usually bother with American Idol either, But I saw a few seconds of Adam doing Ring of Fire one day while channel hopping and was hooked.

JosyCA | 6/20/2009, 9:30 pm EST

Gorgeous cover! Thank you Rolling Stone!

likeateen2 | 6/20/2009, 9:31 pm EST

Great cover and article. It’s a pity it can’t go world-wide. Is there any way I can get it in Argentina???

InningOver | 6/20/2009, 10:16 pm EST

Grew up in the days when guys spent their time arguing over which rock band was best and then trying their damndest to recreate those sounds in their backyard garages. Loved watching Adam pay hommage to the rock gods-about time someone did! Am so tired of the music scene being dominated by poptarts and rappers (neither of which can sing a lick). Best male voice to hit the music scene in years. Go Adam and lots of success.

Also, with all these hot and bothered ladies there must be some pretty happy husbands at home these days.

adammaniac | 6/23/2009, 1:05 am EST

i’m from malaysia and still havent got my adam issues…HELP!!!

anyone know when it will hit the store in Malaysia!!! i’m desperate!!!!

adammaniac | 6/23/2009, 1:06 am EST

i’m from malaysia and still havent got my adam issues…HELP!!!

anyone know when it will hit the store in Malaysia!!! i’m desperate!!!!

Ex San Diegan in Australia | 6/24/2009, 9:09 pm EST

Adam – you are sublime.

Rolling Stone Magazine – Absolutely the hottest, sexiest, artistically evocative front cover ever.

COLLECTORS ITEM – IM BUYING 100

Chelsea | 7/11/2009, 4:27 pm EST

I absolutely love how he stares at it for a pure 5 minutes! He’s so beautiful! We love you Adam!

ADAMANIACMAMA | 7/14/2009, 3:26 am EST

JUST CONTINUE TO THANK THE UNIVERSE ADAM AND TY RS,FOR HAVING THE FORSIGHT TO PUT THE IDOL “RUNNER-UP” (YEAH, WHATEVER ARK, MURDOCH-FOX &AT&T!) ON YOUR COVER, AWWSOME! VERY ARTISTIC AND SUPERBLY SEXY.ADAM DOESN’T EVEN HAVE A DEBUT CD YET AND HAS FANS IN EVERY COUNTRY CONCEIVABLE! WHY? BECAUSE PEOPLE CAN SEE (AND HEAR!) THAT HE IS A TRUE ROCK GOD! ETHEREAL, OTHERWORLDLY, UNGODLY TALENTED, JUST A FEW ADJECTIVES THAT SPRING TO MIND.NOTHING REMOTELY LIKE ADAM, SINCE ELVIS.GAY? BI? BI-CURIOUS? WHO CARES? I WILL FOLLOW HIM ANYWHERE, EVEN TO THE GATES OF HELL, THOUGH HE FELL FROM HEAVEN. OH! ANOTHER ADJECTIVE, “HEAVENLY”. GOT MY 2 COPIES THE DAY THEY HIT THE STANDS,AT AN AIRPORT, IN PHILLY ON A TRIP FROM FLA BACK TO SAN DIEGO…..ALWAYS CHECK OUT THE AIRPORTS FOLKS! ;) GREAT JOB, BEAUTIFUL COVER AND FOR CURIOSITY’S SAKE, HOW DID SALES OF THIS ISSUE STACK UP TO SOME PERVIOUS ONES, RS? PLEASE POST SOMEWHERE, PEOPLE ARE ASKING! FINALLY, ROCK IS MAKING A COMEBACK. AND HE’S “BRINGING SEXY BACK” TOO!ROCK ON ADAM! YEAAAAA RS! ;) GLAMBERT #2516! WOOT!

Piratelover22 | 7/15/2009, 10:47 am EST

Best Cover EVER! I hope ya’ll put that on those RS Totes they are selling in Wal-Mart! There will be a stampede likened to the days of McDonald’s Teenie Beenie Baby’s!!!

jade | 8/1/2009, 5:41 pm EST

OH ADAM U DESERVE IT- ITS VERY NICE ; ROLING STONES COVER- UR A GREAT SINGER-UR A GOOD DANCER AND A GOOD HUMAN BEING.

KaliLOVESAdam | 8/27/2009, 3:24 pm EST

Adam your the most amaaaaazingly talented person I’ve ever seen. You gorgeous and you have a soul melting voice. You are my idol, man!!!! Keep on rockin cause your amaaaaaaaaaaaazing!!! God bless you, man!

Brooke | 8/27/2009, 4:42 pm EST

lol i love you adam!!!!! he is SOOOO amazing!!! I LOVE YOU ADAM LAMBERT.

Mrs.Lambert | 10/8/2009, 11:22 am EST

ADAM I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PROUD OF U CONGRATS ON BEING ON THE COVER IT LOOKS H.O.T,
A.M.A.Z.I.N.G AND PERFECT I’M LIKE CRYING RIGHT NOW;( ITS NOT EVEN FUNNY ADAM YOU ARE AN ICON:)
I L.O.V.E YOU:)!!!!!

Rachel | 10/15/2009, 6:10 am EST

Wow, that cover was hot. All of the gay guys are always so hot… Neil Patrick Harris, Anderson Cooper, Adam Lambert… jeesh.

Rachel | 10/15/2009, 6:29 am EST

He really is a sweetheart, too… sweeter than Kris Allen I think.

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