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13 LGBTQ Classic Rock/Pop Artists to Celebrate During Pride Month

Some of the most influential artists in classic rock/classic hits are members of the LGBTQ community. While these artists deserve celebration year-round, take a moment this June during Pride Month…

Freddie Mercury and Janis Joplin
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Some of the most influential artists in classic rock/classic hits are members of the LGBTQ community. While these artists deserve celebration year-round, take a moment this June during Pride Month to honor these 13 remarkable LGBTQ artists for their contributions to music.

Freddie Mercury

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Joan Jett

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Elton John

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Pete Townshend

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Janis Joplin

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Adam Lambert

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Chuck Panozzo of Styx

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Lou Reed

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Melissa Etheridge

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe

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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