32 LGBTQIA+ Icons in Rock + Metal

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32 LGBTQIA+ Icons in Rock + Metal

32 LGBTQIA+ Icons in Rock + Metal
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Here are 32 LGBTQIA+ icons in rock and metal.

In honor of Pride Month and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community year-round, we've compiled a gallery of LGBTQIA+ figures in rock and metal. Among the list are Judas Priest's Rob Halford, Queen's Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Halestorm's Lzzy Hale, Greta Van Fleet's Josh Kiszka and many others.

June is the commemorative LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, in honor of the Stonewall Riots that occurred in June of 1969. The uprising was in response to a police raid that occurred in Greenwich Village, N.Y., and is considered the single most important event to spark the gay liberation movement.

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, to encourage those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community to share their authentic selves with others and for others to welcome it with love and acceptance.

READ MORE: Rob Halford Advises Closeted Gay Metalheads Not to Be Afraid

In November, Trans Awareness is celebrated and, more specifically, Transgender Awareness Week takes place from Nov. 13-19, raising visibility for transgender people and to further discuss issues the trans community continues to confront. Transgender Day of Remembrance follows on Nov. 20 in observations of the transgender lives lost due to anti-trans violence.

Although the three aforementioned times of year are dedicated to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, we celebrate pride all year long.

See rock and metal musicians who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and learn a bit about each of their stories, below.

32 LGBTQIA+ Icons in Rock + Metal

See photos of some of the most iconic rock and metal musicians who have come out as part of the LGBTQIA+ community over the years.

Gallery Credit: Lauryn Schaffner

Musicians Who Ran for Political Office

These rockers not only made music, but also wanted to make a difference in the world.

Gallery Credit: Todd Fooks

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