Adam Lambert's 'Born To Be Wild': The Story Behind The Cover

Iconic Steppenwolf tune has been covered by everyone from U2 to the Cult.By Gil Kaufman Adam Lambert performs "Born to Be Wild" on "American Idol" on Tuesday Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images Adam Lambert is the leading contender on this year's "American Idol." The 27-year-old musical-theater veteran proved it yet again Tuesday night during a tribute to Hollywood movie music when he went way back to 1968 for a hyped-up cover of Steppenwolf's "Born to Be Wild." While the majority o...

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