The ABCs of Adam Lambert: Ryan John

A television special in honor of twenty-five years of Motown aired in 1983 called Motown 25: Yesterday, Today and Forever.  The highlight of the night was Michael Jackson performance of "Billie Jean" for the first time since the release of his 1982 best seller "Thriller:. Many called this the best live performance ever and made that night one the most memorable in music history. This was also the night that Jackson introduced the world to the moonwalk. 
 
Albert Lambert made jaws drop in his debut performance of his first single, "For Your Entertainment" at the ABC American Music Awards.  But, he didn't’ do it with the moonwalk or any other musical attribute. He did it with leashes, sexual simulations, and male on male kissing.  I know, I know…woman performers have done this time and time again and nobody says anything to them.  First of all, when women do this sort of thing, they too are criticized for their indiscretion.  Second, I don’t have enough space here to clarify, but there is a warranted double standard here: the world views two men kissing as more offensive than two women kissing.  And let’s face it- it was Madonna and Britney Spears!  They could have given each a fist bump and people would have talked about it for weeks.
 
The Lambert performance sparked only 1,500 calls in complaints compared to the 500,000 during Janet Jackson’s “wardrobe malfunction.”  He was able to slide a little because it wasn’t prime time in most areas of the country. But, Lambert says that he was simply acting out the words of his song, and got caught up in the crowd at the Nokia Theatre while unapologetically declaring he is not a babysitter. Whether you’re here to watch my kids, sit and talk about life insurance, or entertain me for a few minutes, I wouldn't invite what we saw on November 22nd into my home. ABC should have canceled his scheduled performances and needs to send the message that what Lambert did is not welcomed, encouraged behavior. Although I think we’re in a liberal minded 2009 and ABC is doesn't mind its name attached to a controversy for now, they and other networks will delay performances for a while.  Before this becomes "his thing," Lambert should probably tone it down for now. Besides, who wants to only be known only for this stuff when you’re a talented singer and dancer like I’m assuming he is?