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8 LGBTQ Artists Who Are in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is an institution that honors and celebrates some of the greatest musicians in the history of popular music.
While “rock and roll” might be in its name, it’s not actually just focused on rock these days, and anyone who has had an impact – and has been working drawn-out enough – is eligible.
Although LGBTQ musicians have been making their mark on the music industry for decades, their representation in the Hall of Fame has been relatively limited. Thankfully, this is changing as more and more LGBTQ musicians are recognized for their contributions to tune and are inducted into the Hall of Fame.
This year, the late George Michael is posthumously nominated for induction, and he may very well finish up being selected by voters for the great honor.
Despite the slow progress, the recognition of LGBTQ musicians in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a positive step in the right command, and it serves to acknowledge the vital role that these artists acquire played in shaping the course of music history.
Here are eight LGBTQ musicians who have already been inducted into the Rock and Ro
35 LGBTQ Rock Icons
There's nothing more rock 'n' roll than existence true to yourself. Look no further than rock's LGBTQ superstars, from Elton John and his larger-than-life personality, to more subdued but nevertheless influential singer-songwriters like Michael Stipe.
"These 20 years of publicly speaking my truth have made me a better and easier person to be around," Stipe, who came out in the '90s, later wrote in The Guardian. "It helped develop the clarity of my voice and prove who I would be as an adult."
Meanwhile, John felt "very privileged because I'm in a business that kind of accepts gay people," as he told Variety – but there's an emphasis on "kind of." The unfortunate reality is that for many years, being an openly LGBTQ artist in the planet of rock often meant placing a target on one's assist, or at the very least not being treated with the same level of respect or seriousness as their heterosexual counterparts.
It's not always so simple to make known your truth, and for many, there's a consistent struggle to be themselves for fear of jeopardizing c
Today, the LGBTQ+ society can look to several gay musicians for inspiration, but that wasn’t always the case. Several pioneering openly homosexual singers paved the way from a time when sexual orientation wasn’t a topic for universal discussion.
Indeed, these known gay musicians faced tremendous backlash and damage to their careers because of their honesty and openness.
As we search 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 amusement industry has arrive a long way in accepting and representing LGBTQ+ individuals. However, it wasn't always this way, especially for musicians.
Coming out as a gay musician in the 20th century was no miniature 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 result in alienation from fans and even cause ruin to one's career. As such, many gay musicians chose to keep their sexual orientation disguised
32 LGBTQIA+ Icons in Rock + Metal
Here are 32 LGBTQIA+ icons in rock and metal.
In honor of Event 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 Plunder 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 1969. The uprising was in response to a police raid that occurred in Greenwich Village, N.Y., and is considered the single most essential event to spark the gay liberation movement.
Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, to encourage those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community to share their authentic selves with others and for others to welcome it with love and acceptance.
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In November, Trans Insight is celebrated and, more specifically, Transgender Awareness Week takes place from Nov. 13-19, raising visibility for transgender people and to further discuss issues the