About 7.5 years ago Adam Lambert pulled Tommy Ratliff's hair and kissed him at the AMA. Since I was living in China didn't hear or see this for several months. Here's the original:
I was first shocked anyone would have an issue with it. ((>>>>talk about filters & being sheltered... I couldn't imagine people having such problems over it!!!!!))
It kicked off me studying his concert performances across the USA via China's answer to YouTube: YouKu. I discovered you could judge the homophobia of the state performed in based on how & if there was a kiss during the song Fever.
I was enthralled. Of course, Jet Mykles Heaven Sent series was finally available in print (I didn't have a kindle at that point). Sooooo here was a hot rocker making a statement beyond his lyrics.
I dashed some words down... and then Adam Lambert's tour came to Asia. There were protests in Malaysia over fears of him turning their kids gay! Again, I found the lack of education and ignorance stunning.
It made me realize I needed try to use my voice to promote equality... Hell even if my words weren't perfect maybe I could help forward the agenda of LOVE IS LOVE... I believe now as I believed than with every page we turn hearts and minds are changed.
In 2014, I rewrote the original and republished it with 25,000 more words. I will always be grateful for those of you who encouraged my early efforts. Thank you.
Many hugs and much love, Z.
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