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35 LGBTQ Rock Icons
There's nothing more rock 'n' roll than existence true to yourself. Look no further than rock's LGBTQ superstars, from Elton John and his larger-than-life personality, to more subdued but nevertheless influential singer-songwriters like Michael Stipe.
"These 20 years of publicly speaking my truth have made me a better and easier person to be around," Stipe, who came out in the '90s, later wrote in The Guardian. "It helped develop the clarity of my voice and set up who I would be as an adult."
Meanwhile, John felt "very privileged because I'm in a business that kind of accepts gay people," as he told Variety &#x; but there's an emphasis on "kind of." The unfortunate reality is that for many years, being an openly LGBTQ artist in the earth of rock often meant placing a target on one's endorse, or at the very least not being treated with the same level of respect or seriousness as their heterosexual counterparts.
It's not always so simple to unveil your truth, a
Rock music has always been a platform for self-expression and rebellion, challenging societal norms and pushing boundaries. Throughout its rich history, the genre has been shaped by a diverse range of talented musicians, including those who distinguish as LGBT.
While we all agree that their sexuality or sex appeal isn’t why they are celebrated, we can’t help but be proud to spot some rock legends soar the LGBT colors higher than ever before. Speaking of sex appeal though, some of these guitar players are definitely sexier than any pornstar I have seen on my favorite gaytag videos online.
But back to the meat of this post. In this blog post, we will explore the significant contributions and influences of famous LGBT guitar players in rock music, shedding light on their extraordinary journeys and highlighting the impact they&#;ve had on the genre.
LGBT Representation in Rock Music
Historically, LGBT individuals faced significant challenges and discrimination, both within and outside the music industry. However, as society gradually became more accepting and inclusive, many musicians establish t
32 LGBTQIA+ Icons in Rock + Metal
Here are 32 LGBTQIA+ icons in rock and metal.
In honor of Pride Month and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community year-round, we've compiled a gallery of LGBTQIA+ figures in rock and metal. Among the list are Judas Priest's Rob Halford, Queen's Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Halestorm's Lzzy Hale, Greta Van Fleet's Josh Kiszka and many others.
June is the commemorative LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, in honor of the Stonewall Riots that occurred in June of The uprising was in response to a police raid that occurred in Greenwich Village, N.Y., and is considered the solo most important event to spark the gay liberation movement.
Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Evening, to encourage those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community to distribute their authentic selves with others and for others to welcome it with love and acceptance.
READ MORE: Rob Halford Advises Closeted Gay Metalheads Not to Be Afraid
In November, Trans Consciousness is celebrated and, more specifically, Gender diverse Awareness Week takes plac
Welcome to part 2 of this two part series of LGBT rock songs. In this post, we will be focusing on the 70s and 80s. When doing the explore for this post, I found that there were so many songs that I couldn&#;t fit them all into one post.
In case you missed it, you can read the first part of the series here. You can also read a announce I wrote about LGBT rock stars here.
Without further ado, let&#;s go!
All The Adolescent Dudes – Mott The Hoople – This David Bowie-penned song was Mott The Hoople was the band&#;s biggest hit. Bowie wrote the song for them when he create out they were going to break up because they weren&#;t going anywhere. How is it a gay anthem? There&#;s one lyric that references crossdressing: &#;Now Lucy&#;s looking pleasant though he dresses love a queen&#;.
How did it age? 10/10 Nothing offensive here. Definitely a good singalong.
Closet Queen – Harrison Kennedy – This Canadian-born member of Detroit R&B/Soul collective Chairmen of the Board wrote this accepting tune about gay people. The song begins with “Closet Queen you are alright”. The lyrics are encou