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Here\u00a0are 32 LGBTQIA+ icons in rock and metal.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0Judas Priest<\/a>‘s Rob Halford<\/a>, Queen<\/a>‘s Freddie Mercury<\/a>, David Bowie<\/a>, Halestorm<\/a>‘s Lzzy Hale<\/a>, Greta Van Fleet<\/a>‘s Josh Kiszka\u00a0and many others.<\/p>\n June is the commemorative LGBTQIA+ Pride Month<\/a>, in honor of the Stonewall Riots<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day<\/a>, to encourage\u00a0those 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.<\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a0Rob Halford Advises Closeted Gay\u00a0Metalheads Not to Be Afraid<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n In November, Trans Awareness<\/a> is celebrated and, more specifically, Transgender Awareness Week<\/a> takes place from Nov. 13-19, raising visibility for transgender people and to further discuss issues the trans community continues to confront.\u00a0Transgender Day of Remembrance<\/a>\u00a0follows on Nov. 20 in observations of the transgender lives lost due to anti-trans violence.<\/p>\n Although the three aforementioned times of year are dedicated to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, we celebrate pride all year long.<\/p>\n See rock and metal musicians who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and learn a bit about each of their stories, below.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Lauryn Schaffner<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n These rockers not only made music, but also wanted to make a difference in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Todd Fooks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n32 LGBTQIA+ Icons in Rock + Metal<\/h2>\n
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