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Regardless of when they came out or their role as gay activists, these singers are all artistic geniuses whose music and vocal stylings have graced our ears and pulled at our heartstrings.

Discover the best gay singers of all time in this article. 1. Freddie Mercury. Image from Shutterstock. Freddie Mercury, the iconic lead vocalist of the rock and roll band Queen, was always open about his sexuality. “I’m as gay as a daffodil, my dear,” Mercury told Rolling Stone in a interview.

Whether standing firm against adversity, fighting for rights and medical research, or providing a platform for those whose voices were hitherto unheard, these pioneering LGBTQ+ musicians have added their own splash of colour to the walls of popular music’s everlasting corridors.

Known for his roaring, and at times operatic, voice, Freddie Mercury was the lead singer of the rock band Queen. Though some claim Mercury hid his sexual orientation from the public, others say he was openly gay or bisexual on the music scene. One of his longest relationships was with Jim Hutton, whom the singer was said to have called his.

I’ve curated a list celebrating the best gay singers and musicians of all time, artists who have not only made outstanding contributions to music but also championed LGBTQ+ representation.

Regardless of when they came out or their role as gay activists, these singers are all artistic geniuses whose music and vocal stylings have graced our ears and pulled at our heartstrings.

There have been many LGBT superstars and divas that have stepped up to the microphone and wowed us all with their voices. Here, we take a look at 35 famous gay singers who have graced us with their music: 1. Freddie Mercury Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (Official Video Remastered).

Freddie Mercury is the biggest African/Indian rock star in history. He's also the first gay rock god. It doesn't matter to some people, but I think it would matter to Freddie.