Kelly Clarkson was the first -- and the best -- Idol. This guy is good but not great. Lambert is an amazing talent. But Clarkson is the white Aretha Franklin and even more versatile than Aretha. She set and holds the idol standard.
@thejovis -- Paul Rodgers has been recruited by too many great musicians to be dismissed as a singer. He's one of the best rock singers in history -- just like Mercury. I agree that stylistically, he's a bit of an odd choice for Queen. He has trouble conveying the vibe Freddie sent. But Freddie w...
Kelly Clarkson was the first -- and the best -- Idol. This guy is good but not great. Lambert is an amazing talent. But Clarkson is the white Aretha Franklin and even more versatile than Aretha. She set and holds the idol standard.