19 LGBTQ Rock Artists to Celebrate During Pride Month
Some of the most influential artists in rock are members of the LGBTQ community. While these artists deserve celebration year-round, take a moment this June during Pride Month to honor…
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Some of the most influential artists in rock are members of the LGBTQ community. While these artists deserve celebration year-round, take a moment this June during Pride Month to honor these 19 remarkable LGBTQ artists for their contributions to music.
Rob Halford
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Freddie Mercury
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Billie Joe Armstrong
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Lzzy Hale
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Elton John
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe
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Adam Lambert
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Laura Jane Grace
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Lou Reed
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Melissa Etheridge
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Janis Joplin
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Linda Perry
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Joan Jett
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Pete Townshend
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Roddy Bottum of Faith No More
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Chuck Panozzo of Styx
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Lesley Gore
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George Michael
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Boy George
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Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
