Gay music icons

Sharing the intimacy of coming into yourself with a legion of queer fans and fandroids is vulnerable, tough work. He has put out four studio albums and a whopping 11 EPs. Elton John is a pioneer in the gay pop conversation — a Legend who came out as bisexual in and then as gay in From his wild costumes to his timeless hits tohis trailblazing advocacy, John is one of the greatest live performers and most successful musicians of all time.

The LGBTQ+ community has long been celebrated within the music industry, as some of the biggest stars of the late 20th century and beyond have identified themselves as such. Pansexual and genderqueer French singer-songwriter Christine and the Queens, who also goes just by Chris, makes very fun and often experimental art pop.

This post was originally written in and has been lightly updated in Every Gaga performance and high-camp costume was iconic. Also read: 20 Minutes That Changed The History Of Music: Remembering Live Aid 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.

Her male alter-ego Jo Calederone was absurdly hot. And while surely Meg can protect herself if needed, seeing the head coach bisexual hotties get her well deserved flowers never gets old. She plays the game a little like Pokemon, trying to catch them all.

An icon. Freddie is not only a global musical icon, but is considered, by many, as a national treasure for the United Kingdom. They took time letting us in, feeling safe and secure enough to share their truth with us — first coming out as pansexual inthen nonbinary inand in penning love letters to polyamory on their Age of Pleasure album.

From Lil Nas X to Janelle Monáe, many LGBTQ icons have been leading the charge in the music industry. This English singer-songwriter has five studio albums and a lot of hits under her belt and is known for her specific blend of pop, alternative and rock music, and for her feminist political activism.

A former member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, Lauren Jauregui really leaned into her queer identity when pursuing her fantastic solo career. For many, Chappell Roan is the most exciting new voice in queer pop and pop in general, dominating the Sapphic Pop Renaissance of as her star rose ever-higher.

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Pioneering Icons That Helped : She’s embraced her status as a gay icon with grace, joy, and nonstop disco anthems

Rapper and singer Shake blends genres that encompass alternative hip-hop, pop rap, and psychedelic music. She was the first lesbian pop star signed to a major label to make multiple music videos in which she kisses girls. But we hoped to create a good sampler platter representing some of the many.

As already mentioned, Megan thee Stallion shines at her gayest when creating with Cardi B. But she also stands firmly on her own. Discover 10 gay music icons changing the game for our generation. She released her third studio album in and is dating actress Lily Rose-Depp.

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He was a gender-bending bisexual legend. A GOAT. Music has always been a powerful medium for expression, and over the years, numerous gay musicians have made an indelible. With her drag queen aesthetic, Roan is a queer pop star who leads with that identity.