Adam Lambert with Brian May
Roger Taylor has nicknamed Queen's current frontman Adam Lambert as 'Camp Elvis'.
The singer now tours with Queen and the band's drummer says the star reminds him of the hitmaking icon whilst performing on stage.
Speaking to the Sunday Telegraph, Roger said: "My nickname for him is Camp Elvis.
"His presence and charisma reminds me of Presley in so many ways, the look, the showmanship, the overtly sexual attitude."
Though the musician noted Adam's resemblance to Elvis, he also thinks he's similar to original Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury, who passed away in 1991.
"He is absolutely scintillating on stage, a voice in a million, and the same was true of Freddie. There are almost frightening similarities, especially socially, as an overtly gay man full of wit and banter."
Adam continues to insist he'll never "replace" Freddie in the band - which is why on tour they're billed as "Queen + Adam Lambert" - Roger revealed that when he's performing with Adam he feels much closer to Freddie because of their similarities.
"There are some moments backstage when it seems like nothing has changed at all."
Despite the faith both Roger and Brian May have in Adam, he still finds it difficult when he comes across "die-hard" fans.
Adam explained: "I had a little bit of trouble with 'Don't Stop Me Now'.
"The guys would say, 'Hey, it's OK, you don't have to do it just like the record. Freddie used to modulate down and find ways to make parts easier for himself'.
"But Freddie was allowed to do what he wanted because it was his song. I have a different standard that I'm up against. I have to do the big note or they're gonna say I can't cut it."
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