The highly anticipated announcement of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2023 has finally arrived, and it’s pretty gay or gay adjacent.
A few weeks after the list of potential entrants was announced, music enthusiasts and industry insiders alike have been eagerly awaiting the results.
This year’s winners were chosen through a combination of ballots and input from a panel of esteemed industry experts, as is always the case.
Among the selected artists is one trailblazing musician who was open about his sexuality for many years, and standing alongside his memory are several other beloved musicians who have long been favorites among LGBTQ+ fans.
Here are the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2023 inductees of particular interest to the LGBTQ+ community: Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against The Machine, The Spinners, Dj Kool Herc, Link Wray, Chaka Khan, Al Kooper, Bernie Taupin, and Don Cornelius.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2023 includes just one musician who identified as gay, and he’s remembered as one of the best there ever was - George Michael. He has achieved success both as a member of Wham! and as a solo artist, and for a time, he was both a heartthrob and one of the biggest stars on the planet. #Queer Up Entertainment