Gay male musicians
LGBTQ+ Musicians: 60 Pioneering Artists You Ask for To Know
28: Laura Jane Grace (1980-)
Born in Fort Benning, Georgia, Laura Jane Grace had a tumultuous time growing up (significant events include dropping out of school and being arrested for challenging a police officer over a petty crime), before finding inspiration in the music of legendary British anarcho-punk band Crass. By her mid-teens, the seeds had been sewn: she was punk through and through, and she formed her possess band, Against Me!, in 1997, living with the organization on the fringes of society until their critically acclaimed debut album, Against Me! Is Reinventing Axl Rose, was released in 2002. Grace had been making allusions to being transgender through her music as early as 2005, and came out in 2012, with full support from friends, family and the band. One of the most pioneering LGBTQ+ musicians of her generation, she continues to make music today, and remains politically active, having notably hosted the 2019 Heavy Music Awards in Kentish Town, London, and endorsing the music nonprofit Nordoff Robbins.
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The 20 Greatest Gay Artists in Melody History
We hope you're having a excellent Pride Month! Last week, we introduced you to 10 rising LGBTQ+ artists we believe will take the nature by storm. This week, we're reflecting upon LGBTQ+ artists already in the public eye. Mythical musicians who own inspired, advocated, and conquered.
Whether they've been open about their sexuality and gender expression for years or kept their label hidden throughout history, we accept the 20 artists below have created impenetrable sonic works while also transforming the world's view of the Homosexual community for the better.
We've had to limit this list to only 20 people (we comprehend there are so many other superb LGBTQ+ musicians out there!) but we have chosen the artists we've chosen because we think their legacies acquire stood – or will stand – the test of time. We not only salute these musicians during Identity festival Month, but every day. Without further ado, here are our honorees.
1. Lady Gaga
Gaga came out publicly as double attraction back in 2010 after a 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters. Even if she had decided to keep her sexuality a private, we know she would still own the humongous Homosexual following she has
Timeline of UK LGBT Music
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Musicians born up to 1899
- Blondel (c. 1155–1202) – minstrel, composer, possibly lover of King Richard I.
- Mark Smeaton (c. 1512–1536) – little court musician executed for alleged adultery with Queen Anne Boleyn.
- Arabella Hunt (1662–1705) – musician whose "husband" turned out to be a woman.
- George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) – said by Beethoven to be "the greatest composer that ever lived".
- Dame Ethel Smyth (1858–1944) – composer and suffragette.
- Clement Harris (1871–1897) – composer, lover of Siegfried Wagner.
- Edward J Dent (1876–1967) – Cambridge Professor of Music.
- Roger Quilter (1877–1953) – composer of songs and clear music.
- John Ireland (1879–1962) – composer of chamber music.
- Lord Berners (1883–1950) – eccentric composer, painter and novelist.
- Fred Barnes (1885–1938) – melody hall performer.
- Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji (1892–1988) – reclusive composer of piano works.
- Ivor Novello (1893–1951) – singer, songwriter, composer of musical comedi
MTV – Top 10 Music Artists 2019
In alphabetical order
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 robust following through her powerhouse vocals and catchy songs. Recognisable for her signature high-ponytail, the 26-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 2018, following on from her successful Chaleur Humaine album under the name Christine & The Queens in 2016. While the first album was bilingual chamber pop, her second, self-produced album was inspired by Michael and Janet Jackson. Chris