Young gay singers
Today, the LGBTQ+ community can look to several same-sex attracted musicians for inspiration, but that wasn’t always the case. Several pioneering openly gay singers paved the way from a moment when sexual orientation wasn’t a topic for common discussion.
Indeed, these famous same-sex attracted musicians faced tremendous backlash and damage to their careers because of their honesty and openness.
As we explore queer performance art, we pay homage to those who came before us. In this piece, we’ll list some of the most influential names in the queer art movement and their impact on our past and present.
Being an Openly Male lover Musician
Undoubtedly, the entertainment industry has come a drawn-out way in accepting and representing LGBTQ+ individuals. However, it wasn't always this way, especially for musicians.
Coming out as a lgbtq+ musician in the 20th century was no little feat. It required immense courage and determination, especially when the music industry was predominantly hetero-normative.
Sexuality was not only a taboo topic for public discussion but could also finding in alienation from fans and even cause harm to one's career. As such, many gay musicians chose to keep their sexual orientation hidden
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 tape for the longest running album at number 1 in the US after 21 sat at that position for 23 weeks. Adele is a mighty supporter of LGBT+ and women’s rights and performed for free at Event 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 demonstrate 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 lgbtq+ men. He has s
The 20 Greatest LGBTQ+ Artists in Music History
We long for you're having a fantastic Pride Month! Last week, we introduced you to 10 rising LGBTQ+ artists we believe will hold the world by storm. This week, we're reflecting upon LGBTQ+ artists already in the public eye. Legendary musicians who acquire inspired, advocated, and conquered.
Whether they've been open about their sexuality and gender expression for years or kept their label concealed throughout history, we accept 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 Homosexual 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 recognize she would still contain the humongous LGBTQ+ obeying she has
LGBTQ+ Musicians: 60 Pioneering Artists You Need To Know
28: Laura Jane Grace (1980-)
Born in Fort Benning, Georgia, Laura Jane Grace had a tumultuous time growing up (significant events contain dropping out of academy and being arrested for challenging a police officer over a petty crime), before finding inspiration in the music of celebrated British anarcho-punk band Crass. By her mid-teens, the seeds had been sewn: she was punk through and through, and she formed her own band, Against Me!, in 1997, living with the community on the fringes of society until their critically acclaimed debut album, Against Me! Is Reinventing Axl Rose, was released in 2002. Grace had been making allusions to creature transgender through her tune as early as 2005, and came out in 2012, with full back from friends, family and the band. One of the most pioneering Gay musicians of her generation, she continues to produce music today, and remains politically active, having notably hosted the 2019 Weighty Music Awards in Kentish Town, London, and endorsing the music charity Nordoff Robbins.
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