Here are 32 LGBTQIA+ icons in rock and metal.
In honor of Pride Month and year-round celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, we’ve assembled a gallery of LGBTQIA+ figures in rock and metal. Among the list are Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, Queen’s Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Tail storm’s Lizzy Hale, Greta Van Fleet’s Josh Kiszka and many others.
June is the commemoration LGBTQIA+ Pride Monthin honor of Stonewall Riots that took place in June 1969. The uprising was in response to a police raid that took place in Greenwich Village, NY, and is considered to be the single most important event to spark the gay liberation movement.
October 11 is National Coming Out Dayto encourage those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community to share their authentic selves with others and for others to receive it with love and acceptance.
READ MORE: Rob Halford advises closeted gay metalheads not to be afraid
In November Trans consciousness celebrated and more specifically Transgender Awareness Week takes place from 13.-19. November, increasing visibility for transgender people and to further discuss issues that the trans community continues to confront. Transgender Day of Remembrance follows on November 20 in observations of transgender lives lost to anti-trans violence.
Although the three aforementioned times of the year are dedicated to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, we celebrate pride all year round.
See rock and metal musicians who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community and learn a little about each of their stories below.
32 LGBTQIA+ Icons in Rock + Metal
See photos of some of the most iconic rock and metal musicians to come out as part of the LGBTQIA+ community over the years.
Gallery credit: Lauryn Schaffner
Musicians who ran for political office
These rockers didn’t just make music, but also wanted to make a difference in the world.
Gallery credit: Todd Fooks
