There has been quite a bit of demand for it, so I will deliver. Note: I have since updated this post to include LGBT musicians from the 80s. In honour of that I want to talk about my favourite LGBT musicians from the 60s and 70s. Thank you to all of the people who voted yes.

This is a huge step in the right direction. I am writing this post from Ireland, where people voted on a referendum for marriage equality. Many of these musicians are people you’ve heard of.Ĭlassic rock is for all to enjoy, no matter your sexual orientation. Many lesbian, gay, bi, and trans rock musicians were in the closet for years or even decades before coming out. The first bisexual rock star was Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a rock and roll pioneer. There have been many musicians over the years who have openly identified as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender in classic rock.