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Queer Artists Who Shaped Music History
If this playlist seems like an abbreviated history of widespread music from the last 200 years, that's because it is.
Looking closely at musical trends, it’s not hard to find a queer artist at the forefront, even if many of those artists had to hide vital aspects of their sexual and/or gender identities. While we live in a hour in which queerness is far more present in the cultural consciousness (with still quite a elongated way to go), the queerness of numerous artists throughout history has often been harder to substantiate definitively. The artistic impact, however, is unmistakable.
Queerness by nature is not straightforward to define. In proof, that may be a feature, not a bug. As the poet Brandon Wint has described it, “Queer like, escaping definition…. Queer like the fearlessness to imagine what treasure can look like…and pursue it.” Given that fearlessness and imagination are inherent attributes of any creator, it’s not surprising that queer artists, for whom fear and fearlessness are daily facts of existing, have given the planet such gifts of imagination.
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10 Most Influential LGBTQ Musicians Of All Time
Here at Volume, we’re celebrating Identity festival Month by honoring and listening to some of history and today’s most respected and famous LGBTQ+ musicians. The LGBTQ+ community has been celebrated for decades throughout the music industry, with some of the biggest and most influential musicians of our time recognizing a part of the community and movement.
This month is all about celebrating YOU and the confidence to be yourself. We honor the 1969 Stonewall riots and the ongoing work to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, lgbtq+, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) Americans.
We looked over the past several decades and highlighted some of the melody industry’s most iconic and influential Diverse musicians and activists. From the long-lasting impressions of Freddie Mercury and Elton John to today’s anthems sung by Lady Gaga, Lil Nas, and WILLOW, scroll down to see who we recognize as genuine pioneers and activists for the Queer community.
The man, the myth, the legend, Freddie Mercury is deemed one of the world’s most famous musicians of all time. As the British clue singer for Queen, he’s r
The 20 Greatest LGBTQ+ Artists in Music History
We hope you're having a great Pride Month! Last week, we introduced you to 10 rising LGBTQ+ artists we believe will take the society by storm. This week, we're reflecting upon LGBTQ+ artists already in the public eye. Epic musicians who have inspired, advocated, and conquered.
Whether they've been unlock about their sexuality and gender expression for years or kept their label hidden throughout history, we believe the 20 artists below have created impenetrable sonic works while also changing the world's view of the Queer community for the better.
We've had to limit this list to only 20 people (we realize there are so many other great LGBTQ+ 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 attracted to both genders back in 2010 after a 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters. Even if she had decided to keep her sexuality a secret, we know she would still have the humongous Queer following she has
Top 10 LGBT+ Melody artists 2017
In alphabetical order
This category is for LGBT+ community’s favourite music artists and looked for musicians who are either LGBT+, or who have proven to be robust advocates of the LGBT+ community.
Adele
Adele is a singer-songwriter who, to date, has sold over 90 million records. At the end of 2016 she held the record for the longest running album at number 1 in the US after 21 sat at that position for 23 weeks. Adele is a strong supporter of LGBT+ and women’s rights and performed for free at Pride in London in 2011. She stated in an interview, “I’m a feminist, I believe that everyone should be treated the same, including race and sexuality.” The day after the Orlando nightclub shooting, Adele assigned her show to the victims of the attack saying, “I would appreciate to start tonight by dedicating this entire show to everybody in Orlando and at Pulse nightclub last night… The LGBTQ group, they’re like my soul mates since I was really young, so I’m very moved by it.”
Sir Elton John CBE
Sir Elton John CBE is one of the most successful artists of all time. As a gay diva, he is one of the world’s most famous lgbtq+ men. He has s