We had no idea how to pick from the countless LGBTQ+ musicians and artists! Here are some of the most popular ones from different generations.
Frida Khalo
Mexican, Bisexual, Painter.
Gladys Bently
Harlem Rennaissance, Blues Singer, Performer, Gender-Bending, Lesbian.
Demi Lovato
Modern, Pop Singer, Non-Binary,
Sam Smith
Modern, Pop Singer, Non-Binary.
Tracy Chapman
Singer-Songwriter, in a long term relationship with Alice Walker.
Andy Warhol
Visual Artist, Gay, Iconic.
Freddy Mercury
Lead singer of Queen, openly bisexual and later “as gay as a daffodil.”
Elton John
6 decades of openly gay rock music.
Beauford Delaney
Harlem Renaissance, painter, gay.