Famous gay singers
The Most Iconic LGBTQI+ Music Idols Of All Times
Freddie is not only a global musical legend, 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 same-sex attracted 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+ group, he was also known for creature a huge meower lover, so much that he actually dedicated an entire album in the name of his cats.
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10 LGBTQ PERFORMERS IN THE 1970’S
by David Ehrenstein
The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous, violent demonstrations by members of the gay (LGBT) society against a police raid that began in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City. They are widely considered to constitute the most important event leading to the gay liberation movement and the modern fight for LGBT rights in the United States. Wikipedia
What followed in the 1970’s was a rising tide of LGBTQ performers that “came out” to express their unique accept on music, theater and sexual (transgender) identity. Here are 10 of those performers and a brief look at what they contributed to the movement and to our culture. Click on the image to learn more about the performer.
JAYNE COUNTY
As rock’s first openly transgender singer, Jayne Rogers (born June 13, 1947), better known by her stage name Jayne County, is an American singer, songwriter, actress and record producer whose career spans five decades. While dressed in female attire from the commencement of her career, County transitioned to
Top 10 LGBT+ Song artists 2017
In alphabetical order
This category is for LGBT+ community’s favourite music artists and looked for musicians who are either LGBT+, or who have proven to be robust advocates of the LGBT+ community.
Adele
Adele is a singer-songwriter who, to date, has sold over 90 million records. At the end of 2016 she held the record for the longest running album at number 1 in the US after 21 sat at that position for 23 weeks. Adele is a strong supporter of LGBT+ and women’s rights and performed for free at Pride in London in 2011. She stated in an interview, “I’m a feminist, I believe that everyone should be treated the same, including race and sexuality.” The day after the Orlando nightclub shooting, Adele committed her show to the victims of the attack saying, “I would enjoy to start tonight by dedicating this entire show to everybody in Orlando and at Pulse nightclub last night… The LGBTQ group, they’re like my soul mates since I was really young, so I’m very moved by it.”
Sir Elton John CBE
Sir Elton John CBE is one of the most successful artists of all time. As a gay diva, he is one of the world’s most famous queer men. He has s
The 20 Greatest LGBTQ+ Artists in Music History
We wish you're having a wonderful Pride Month! Last week, we introduced you to 10 rising LGBTQ+ artists we believe will accept the world by storm. This week, we're reflecting upon LGBTQ+ artists already in the public eye. Legendary musicians who own inspired, advocated, and conquered.
Whether they've been open about their sexuality and gender expression for years or kept their label secret throughout history, we consider the 20 artists below have created impenetrable sonic works while also altering the world's view of the LGBTQ+ community for the better.
We've had to limit this list to only 20 people (we know there are so many other great Diverse musicians out there!) but we have chosen the artists we've chosen because we believe their legacies have stood – or will stand – the test of time. We not only salute these musicians during Pride Month, but every day. Without further ado, here are our honorees.
1. Lady Gaga
Gaga came out publicly as bisexual back in 2010 after a 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters. Even if she had decided to keep her sexuality a secret, we understand she would still contain the humongous LGBTQ+ tracking she has