DECEMBER 2, 2009 -- Local singing sensation and Americal Idol runner-up Adam Lambert will make a special appearance in downtown San Diego on Thursday (December 3). The glam-rocker will personally donate the KISS-inspired costume he wore on last season’s Idol final to the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, which has an extensive display of artifacts from the annals of rock-and-roll.
“He is excited to have the opportunity to do this,” says Hard Rock spokesperson Rana Kay. “He’s from San Diego and Hard Rock is a celebration of music, and we believe in his longevity to be doing this.”
Lambert’s debut album, For Your Entertainment, sold nearly 225,000 units in its first week, according to Billboard.com.
The presentation of his costume is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Lambert is expected to draw a big crowd, but the lobby capacity of the Hard Rock will limit the number of fans who will be able to attend.
Kay says she gave out 10 pairs of tickets on Twitter, and the radio station Sophie (103.7 FM) is also giving out 10 tickets.
One fan who secured a ticket from Kay lives in South Carolina. “She said, ‘Book me a room, because I’m coming,’” says Kay.
The general public wanting to attend the ceremony will have to wait in line at the Hard Rock’s main entrance. Stanchions will be in place that will allow hotel guests to enter and depart.
Kay says sleeping out overnight to be first in line will be deterred. “But we can’t stop people from gathering during the day,” she says.
Lambert’s flashy black costume will be on display on the first floor of the hotel, near the end of the Walk of Fame. His outfit will go up next to memorabilia from Janis Joplin, Gwen Stefani and Grace Slick.