Famous gay music artists
The Most Iconic LGBTQI+ Song Idols Of All Times
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 companion 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 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 music icon for the world and an inspiration for the LGBTQI+ people, he was also established for being a large cat lover, so much that he actually assigned an entire album in the name of his cats.
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Many of music’s most vital, inspirational artists and songs have come from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Over the course of history, queer artists have led the way and pushed the story of tune ever-forwards.
From classical composer Benjamin Britten, who never publicly spoke about his sexuality, and pioneering Blues painter Ma Rainey to the gender fluidity of seventies auteurs such as David Bowie, Grace Jones and Lou Reed, the influence of LGBTQIA+ communities have move through music of many forms.
Indeed, since contemporary pop landed in the mainstream conscious during the sixties, queer artists have risen to ever greater prominence across an array of genres, styles and fashions.
They may not have always been accepted but its often these individuals and groups who possess driven creative innovation and set the exclude for the rest to follow."
As part of our LGBTQIA+ History Month series of content, here we’ll profile some past and offer pioneering LGBTQIA+ artists and their key musical moments...
Ma Rainey and the Blues
Ma Rainey, referred to by many as the
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 get 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 accept the 20 artists below have created impenetrable sonic works while also switching 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 Gay 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 comprehend she would still contain the humongous LGBTQ+ accompanying she has
Top 10 LGBT+ Music 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 strong 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 document for the longest running album at number 1 in the US after 21 sat at that position for 23 weeks. Adele is a powerful supporter of LGBT+ and women’s rights and performed for free at Identity festival 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 dedicated her display to the victims of the attack saying, “I would like to begin tonight by dedicating this entire show to everybody in Orlando and at Pulse nightclub last night… The LGBTQ community, 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 icon, he is one of the world’s most famous same-sex attracted men. He has s
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