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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 loved one Jim Hutton.
Queen’s guitarist, Brian May, also stated in a interview: “I comprehend 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 established for.”
Why he inspires us: Freddie was not only a global rock song icon for the society and an inspiration for the LGBTQI+ community, he was also known for being a huge meower lover, so much that he actually dedicated an entire album in the name of his cats.
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Born in Fort Benning, Georgia, Laura Jane Grace had a tumultuous time growing up (significant events incorporate dropping out of college and being arrested for challenging a police officer over a petty crime), before finding inspiration in the music of epic 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 , living with the organization 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 trans person through her music 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 song today, and remains politically active, having notably hosted the Heavy Music Awards in Kentish Town, London, and endorsing the song charity Nordoff Robbins.
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32 LGBTQIA+ Icons in Rock + Metal
Here are 32 LGBTQIA+ icons in rock and metal.
In honor of Identity festival 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 Loot 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 homosexual liberation movement.
Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Evening, to encourage those who determine as part of the LGBTQIA+ community to give their authentic selves with others and for others to welcome it with love and acceptance.
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In November, Trans Awareness is celebrated and, more specifically, Transgender Awareness Week takes place from Nov. , raising visibility for gender nonconforming people and to further discuss issues the transgender comm
The 20 Greatest LGBTQ+ Artists in Music History
We wish you're having a superb Pride Month! Last week, we introduced you to 10 rising LGBTQ+ artists we believe will seize 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 disguised throughout history, we think 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 after a 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters. Even if she had decided to keep her sexuality a secret, we know she would still have the humongous LGBTQ+ following she has toda
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