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The Most Iconic LGBTQI+ Music Idols Of All Times
Freddie is not only a global musical star, but is considered, by many, as a national treasure for the Together Kingdom.
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When interviewed by NME magazine about his sexual orientation, he playfully responded: “I’m as homosexual as a daffodil, my dear!” And even if he did not openly talk about his private life, it is well acknowledged that he spent the last of his years living with his longtime partner Jim Hutton.
Queen’s guitarist, Brian May, also stated in a 2008 interview: “I know that all through his life Fred didn’t think that whether he was male lover or not was important.”
Ryan Butcher, editor of LGBT website PinkNews, also stated: “It wasn’t just about sexuality with him; it was about his whole identity and the flamboyant persona he projected on stage, which is one of the main things Queen is known for.”
Why he inspires us: Freddie was not only a global rock music icon for the world and an inspiration for the LGBTQI+ society, he was also known for creature a huge feline lover, so much that he actually dedicated an entire album in the name of his cats.
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The 20 Greatest Queer Artists in Harmony History
We hope you're having a amazing Pride Month! Last week, we introduced you to 10 rising LGBTQ+ artists we believe will take the society by storm. This week, we're reflecting upon LGBTQ+ artists already in the public eye. Mythical musicians who contain inspired, advocated, and conquered.
Whether they've been open about their sexuality and gender expression for years or kept their label hidden throughout history, we have faith the 20 artists below have created impenetrable sonic works while also switching the world's view of the Gay community for the better.
We've had to limit this list to only 20 people (we grasp there are so many other superb LGBTQ+ musicians out there!) but we have chosen the artists we've chosen because we trust their legacies contain stood – or will stand – the test of time. We not only salute these musicians during Identity festival Month, but every day. Without further ado, here are our honorees.
1. Lady Gaga
Gaga came out publicly as double attraction back in 2010 after a 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters. Even if she had decided to keep her sexuality a classified, we know she would still own the humongous Homosexual following she has
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Things are getting a little slow around here, so it's time to start a potentially controversial thread that I ponder would be interesting. By the way, this is meant seriously, with no disrespect intended. If you have a problem with the topic, please don't post to it!
It seems like a lot of great music in the past few decades has come from openly gay/bi performers. Certainly, their perspective has been welcome, especially after all the stupid macho posing of the '60s and '70s. Of course, back in the '60s, no one dared come out. Then Bowie (who was probably straight or bi at most) did it, which launched or at least legitimized glam. Tom Robinson was the first openly (and honestly) gay composer that I can assume of who achieved significant mainstream success.
Then in the '80s, the stigma started to go away--even a mainstream performer love Elton John came out. A lot of really successful American performers of that decade were openly gay--Tracy Chapman, Indigo Girls, kd lang, Melissa Ethridge, Ani diFranco, etc., not to mention Brits love Erasure, Frankie, Marc Almond, Pet
LGBTQ+ Musicians: 60 Pioneering Artists You Need To Know
28: Laura Jane Grace (1980-)
Born in Fort Benning, Georgia, Laura Jane Grace had a tumultuous time growing up (significant events include dropping out of school and being arrested for challenging a police officer over a petty crime), before finding inspiration in the harmony of legendary British anarcho-punk band Crass. By her mid-teens, the seeds had been sewn: she was punk through and through, and she formed her control band, Against Me!, in 1997, living with the group on the fringes of society until their critically acclaimed debut album, Against Me! Is Reinventing Axl Rose, was released in 2002. Grace had been making allusions to being transgender through her music as early as 2005, and came out in 2012, with full support from friends, family and the band. One of the most pioneering Diverse musicians of her generation, she continues to make music today, and remains politically active, having notably hosted the 2019 Hefty Music Awards in Kentish Town, London, and endorsing the song charity Nordoff Robbins.
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