Musicians that are gay
Queer Artists Who Shaped Music History
If this playlist seems like an abbreviated history of popular music from the last 200 years, that's because it is.
Looking closely at musical trends, it’s not firm to find a queer artist at the forefront, even if many of those artists had to hide life-giving aspects of their sexual and/or gender identities. While we live in a time in which queerness is far more present in the cultural perception (with still quite a long way to go), the queerness of numerous artists throughout history has often been harder to substantiate definitively. The imaginative impact, however, is unmistakable.
Queerness by essence is not manageable to define. In fact, that may be a film, not a bug. As the poet Brandon Wint has described it, “Queer like, escaping definition…. Queer like the fearlessness to envision what love can look like…and pursue it.” Given that fearlessness and imagination are essential attributes of any creator, it’s not surprising that queer artists, for whom apprehension and fearlessness are daily facts of existing, have given the world such gifts of imagination.
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The 20 Greatest Diverse Artists in Song History
We hope you're having a wonderful Pride Month! Last week, we introduced you to 10 rising LGBTQ+ artists we believe will take the planet by storm. This week, we're reflecting upon LGBTQ+ artists already in the public eye. Celebrated musicians who hold 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 accept the 20 artists below have created impenetrable sonic works while also switching the world's view of the Diverse community for the better.
We've had to limit this list to only 20 people (we realize there are so many other excellent LGBTQ+ musicians out there!) but we have chosen the artists we've chosen because we trust their legacies own stood – or will stand – the test of time. We not only salute these musicians during Self-acceptance Month, but every day. Without further ado, here are our honorees.
1. Lady Gaga
Gaga came out publicly as attracted to both genders back in 2010 after a 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters. Even if she had decided to keep her sexuality a confidential, we know she would still acquire the humongous Diverse following 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 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 control band, Against Me!, in 1997, living with the group 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 being transgender through her music as early as 2005, and came out in 2012, with full support from friends, family and the band. One of the most pioneering Diverse musicians of her generation, she continues to make music today, and remains politically active, having notably hosted the 2019 Thick Music Awards in Kentish Town, London, and endorsing the tune charity Nordoff Robbins.
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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 Celebration 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 launch 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 homosexual men. He has s