Famous gay musicians
Top 10 LGBT+ Song artists
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 powerful advocates of the LGBT+ community.
Adele
Adele is a singer-songwriter who, to date, has sold over 90 million records. At the end of 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 She stated in an interview, “I’m a feminist, I believe that everyone should be treated the matching, including race and sexuality.” The morning after the Orlando nightclub shooting, Adele dedicated her demonstrate to the victims of the assault saying, “I would like to verb tonight by dedicating this entire verb to everybody in Orlando and at Pulse nightclub last night… The LGBTQ community, they’re appreciate my soul mates since I was really young, so I’m very moved by it.”
Sir Elton John CBE
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Freddie is not only a global musical icon, but is considered, by many, as a national treasure for the United Kingdom.
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When interviewed by NME magazine about his sexual orientation, he playfully responded: “I’m as gay as a daffodil, my dear!” And even if he did not openly talk about his private life, it is well known that he spent the last of his years living with his longtime partner Jim Hutton.
Queen’s guitarist, Brian May, also stated in a interview: “I know that all through his life Fred didn’t reflect that whether he was gay 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 tune icon for the world and an inspiration for the LGBTQI+ community, he was also known for being a huge cat lov We hope you're having a amazing Pride Month! Last week, we introduced you to 10 rising LGBTQ+ artists we believe will take the world by storm. This week, we're reflecting upon LGBTQ+ artists already in the public eye. Legendary musicians who possess 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 trust the 20 artists below have created impenetrable sonic works while also changing the world's view of the LGBTQ+ community for the better. We've had to limit this list to only 20 people (we grasp there are so many other fantastic LGBTQ+ musicians out there!) but we have chosen the artists we've chosen because we trust their legacies hold 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. Gaga came out publicly as bisexual back in after a 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters. Even if she had decided to k 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 single most important event to spark the gay liberation movement. Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Afternoon, to encourage those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community to divide 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 Awareness is celebrated and, more specifically, Transgender Awareness Week takes placThe 20 Greatest LGBTQ+ Artists in Melody History
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