35 LGBTQ Rock Icons
A captivating frontman and a genre-defining vocalist, this legendary lead singer of a British rock band is known for his flamboyant stage presence and incredible vocal range. After all, Queen is regarded as one of the best rock bands of all time, and their music made a huge impact on the 70s and 80s music scene. Although Mercury did keep his personal life private, he has been celebrated in gay community for decades. The 250 Best Gay Musicians and Bands, Ranked
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. Welcome to part 2 of this two part series of LGBT rock songs. In this post, we will be focusing on the 70s and 80s. 11 LGBT Punk and Metal Artists Who Made An Impact
The band emerged into the scene with the merging of alternative metal, hardcore, and hard rock and become peers with bands like Biohazard, Sick of it All and Type O Negative. When it comes to musical genres like punk rock and heavy metal, one should keep in mind that there have been many LBGT musicians at the forefront of the equality movement, long before Donald Trump even ran for office. From nu metal to classic hardcore punk, death metal, and even black metal, this list will prove that these types of music can be very embracing and accepting of members of the LBGT community. 20 Of The Greatest And Most Famous Gay Male Singers
Lead singer of Erasure, Andy Bell is gay and wrote this song about a heartbroken man asking his lover for forgiveness. “A Little Respect” was one of the band’s biggest hits in America, reaching #14 on the Billboard Hot and #2 on the dance music charts. The idea of a queer musical superstar is now fully accepted. Others have proudly shared their stories about being transgender rockers fighting for visibility. 10 legendary '80s hits from queer artists
From George Michael to Pet Shop Boys and Dusty Springfield, travel back to the '80s with this list of iconic hits from queer artists. There's nothing more rock 'n' roll than being 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. 
The LGBT Songs of Classic Rock
The Bs: This iconic new wave band, featuring openly gay members Fred Schneider and Keith Strickland, brought their infectious energy and quirky style to the rock scene. .
Godmothers of Queer Country
Known for his incredible vocal range and epic stage presence, Freddie Mercury is most famous as the lead singer for the award-winning band Queen, releasing world-famous hits like “We Are the Champions,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” At the time of his fame, being gay or bisexual was frowned upon. .
The Top 25 Most Prolific LGBTQIA Artists In Rock
From transgender punk rockers to queer disco divas, Rolling Stone picks 25 of music's most underrated trailblazers across the LGBTQ spectrum. .