Adam Lambert Addresses Homophobia, Early 'American Idol' Backlash For Being Out & Kissing a Man on TV in 'People' Interview

On being an early LGBTQ pioneer on TV…

“I’m proud to say that I was part of a wave of people who were pushing the conversation. I’ve proven a lot to myself,” he said, citing pioneers like Boy George, Melissa Etheridge, George Michael and Elton John as inspiration: “I looked to people who were really bold.”