Gay male singers from the 70s

The Most Iconic LGBTQI+ Tune 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 loved one Jim Hutton.

Queen’s guitarist, Brian May, also stated in a interview: “I comprehend that all through his life Fred didn’t contemplate 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 established for.”

Why he inspires us: Freddie was not only a global rock tune icon for the nature and an inspiration for the LGBTQI+ community, he was also known for being a huge tabby lov

Today’s Pride playlist focuses on music from the s. After making it I noticed it was light on the ladies. More women will turn up as this series goes on. Here’s what you’ll catch on today’s playlist:
“Lola” – The Kinks
“I know what I am and I&#;m glad I&#;m a man and so is Lola.” You can interpret this line as essence that I’m joyful I’m a male and Lola is also glad that I’m a bloke, though if you consider the earlier line “I&#;m not dumb, but I can&#;t understand why she walked appreciate a woman but talked like a man” you’ll comprehend that Lola is also a human. A man who made the foremost ten in and makes her presence known to this day.
“Rocket Man (I Think It’s Gonna be A Drawn-out, Long Time)” – Elton John
Of course this playlist needs some Elton John. I recall reading an essay about “Rocket Man” some years ago where the author posits this song’s lyrics are about a gay man. A man who is leaving his wife and children to live his being though loneliness that will surround him, at least initially. A man who is “not the man they assume I am support home.” And then there’s the phallic imagery of a r
LGBTQ+ Musicians: 60 Pioneering Artists You Need To Know
Laura Jane Grace ()
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 tune 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 retain band, Against Me!, in , living with the group on the fringes of society until their critically acclaimed debut album, Against Me! Is Reinventing Axl Rose, was released in Grace had been making allusions to being transgender through her song as early as , and came out in , with full support from friends, family and the band. One of the most pioneering LGBTQ+ musicians of her generation, she continues to make music today, and remains politically active, having notably hosted the Heavy Music Awards in Kentish Town, London, and endorsing the music charity Nordoff Robbins.
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The 20 Greatest LGBTQ+ Artists in Music History
We expect you're having a amazing 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 contain inspired, advocated, and conquered.
Whether they've been open about their sexuality and gender expression for years or kept their label veiled throughout history, we assume the 20 artists below have created impenetrable sonic works while also transforming 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 after a 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters. Even if she had decided to k