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The 20 Greatest LGBTQ+ Artists in Music History
We pray you're having a amazing 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 hold 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 have faith the 20 artists below have created impenetrable sonic works while also altering 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 k
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 celebrated gay musicians faced tremendous backlash and damage to their careers because of their honesty and openness.
As we travel 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 Homosexual Musician
Undoubtedly, the amusement industry has advance 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 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 result in alienation from fans and even cau
MTV &#; Top 10 Music Artists
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This category is for LGBT+ community’s favourite tune artists and looked for musicians who are either LGBT+, or who have proven to be strong advocates of the LGBT+ community.
ARIANA GRANDE
Rising to fame through her role in Nickelodeon’s Victorious, singer, songwriter and actress Ariana Grande has nurtured a tough following through her powerhouse vocals and catchy songs. Recognisable for her signature high-ponytail, the year-old continues to say ’Thank U, Next’ to labelling her sexuality, causing a stir in her fanbase after her collaboration with Victoria Monét contained sexually fluid lyrics. Grande’s success has won her accolades including a Grammy, a Brit Award, three AMAs and seven Guinness World Records.
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CHRISTINE & THE QUEENS
French singer Heloise Letissier, known as Chris, released her eponymous second album in , following on from her successful Chaleur Humaine album under the name Christine & The Queens in While the first album was bilingual chamber pop, he
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Laura Jane Grace ()
Born in Fort Benning, Georgia, Laura Jane Grace had a tumultuous time growing up (significant events involve dropping out of college and being arrested for challenging a police officer over a petty crime), before finding inspiration in the music of famous 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 team 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 gender nonconforming 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 tune charity Nordoff Robbins.
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