[LeatherTrumpet]

Years & Years frontman Olly Alexander became a cover boy -- and a provocative one, at that -- when he graced PAPER magazine in a silken Versace shirt while sensually resting his head on a model’s bare thigh - once again linking homosexuality only with sex as seems to be the norm.

In the interview, the singer gets serious, firing shots at the passive homophobia that he still sees lingering around the music industry.

"In many ways, this is the very best time to be a gay artist ever," he says. "We wouldn't be where we are today without all the gay artists that have come before us and broken down so many barriers. But barriers aren't gone. Particularly for less privileged members of the queer community. There is this very insidious casual homophobia that exists in the fabric of everything including the music industry.”

Such discrimination isn’t so overt anymore, he adds, but nevertheless continues to detract from his capacity to commit himself fully and honestly to his music, a frustration many queer artists have recently vocalized.

Labels and people in positions of power pay lip service to supporting LGBTQ artists. And that's great,” he continues. “But when are we going to see a gay artist really thrive and succeed? Selling out arenas, hitting number ones. I guess that kind of happened with Sam Smith, but I just think from my personal experience, the amount of comments like 'Oh, this is very gay' or 'This is going to turn some people off' is a real problem.”


https://www.billboard.com/articles/n...-queer-artists


When will a gay singer be popular?

[Cherie]

did his Mum cut his fringe

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Cherie

did his Mum cut his fringe

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Years & Years frontman Olly Alexander became a cover boy -- and a provocative one, at that -- when he graced PAPER magazine in a silken Versace shirt while sensually resting his head on a model’s bare thigh - once again linking homosexuality only with sex as seems to be the norm.

In the interview, the singer gets serious, firing shots at the passive homophobia that he still sees lingering around the music industry.

"In many ways, this is the very best time to be a gay artist ever," he says. "We wouldn't be where we are today without all the gay artists that have come before us and broken down so many barriers. But barriers aren't gone. Particularly for less privileged members of the queer community. There is this very insidious casual homophobia that exists in the fabric of everything including the music industry.”

Such discrimination isn’t so overt anymore, he adds, but nevertheless continues to detract from his capacity to commit himself fully and honestly to his music, a frustration many queer artists have recently vocalized.

Labels and people in positions of power pay lip service to supporting LGBTQ artists. And that's great,” he continues. “But when are we going to see a gay artist really thrive and succeed? Selling out arenas, hitting number ones. I guess that kind of happened with Sam Smith, but I just think from my personal experience, the amount of comments like 'Oh, this is very gay' or 'This is going to turn some people off' is a real problem.”


https://www.billboard.com/articles/n...-queer-artists


When will a gay singer be popular?

George Michael didnt do bad for himself But then again he didnt make himself look a total twat with photos like these ^^^ and George could actually sing which is a Brucie bonus

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

George Michael didnt do bad for himself But then again he didnt make himself look a total twat with photos like these ^^^ and George could actually sing which is a Brucie bonus

Elton and Freddie are not amused either

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Elton and Freddie are not amused either

I adored Freddie, one of my regrets in life never seeing him live

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

I adored Freddie, one of my regrets in life never seeing him live

I went to see Queen with Adam lambert last year, not quite Freddie but Adam did a fantastic job (another gay super star incidentally)

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I went to see Queen with Adam lambert last year, not quite Freddie but Adam did a fantastic job (another gay super star incidentally)

Adam is good as you say, but there's only one Freddie

[bitontheslide]

Marc Bolan, Soft Cell, Jimmy Summerville, the pet shop boys .... not popular at all

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Elton and Freddie are not amused either

I get the impression this Olly guy wants a medal and some privilege treatment for being open and proud .

Exactly Elton has always been a huge success and it's because he's a good singer , Freddie was hugely popular with Queen , George Michael did ok as well .

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

I get the impression this Olly guy wants a medal and some privilege treatment for being open and proud .

Exactly Elton has always been a huge success and it's because he's a good singer , Freddie was hugely popular with Queen , George Michael did ok as well .

Wait... George Michael, Freddie Mercury and Elton John have/did have great careers so homophobia doesn't exist?

Is that seriously your argument for this topic?

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Wait... George Michael, Freddie Mercury and Elton John have/did have great careers so homophobia doesn't exist?

Is that seriously your argument for this topic?

Because that is exactly what GoldHeart said....

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

George Michael didnt do bad for himself But then again he didnt make himself look a total twat with photos like these ^^^ and George could actually sing which is a Brucie bonus

No he just got himself arrested for cottaging.

Nothing like only seeing what you want to see.

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

No he just got himself arrested for cottaging.

Nothing like only seeing what you want to see.

He broke the law... you do the crime, you do the time .....Simple

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

He broke the law... you do the crime, you do the time .....Simple

George Michael? Exactly.

Always made a show of himself drugged up and having sex in public.

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

George Michael? Exactly.

Always made a show of himself drugged up and having sex in public.

And your point it what ?

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

George Michael? Exactly.

Always made a show of himself drugged up and having sex in public.

he had a drug problem





how can you come on here defending homophobia and at the same time hate on people with addictions?


wow

[LeatherTrumpet]

When will Prince?

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

“But when are we going to see a gay artist really thrive and succeed? Selling out arenas, hitting number ones. I guess that kind of happened with Sam Smith, but I just think from my personal experience, the amount of comments like 'Oh, this is very gay' or 'This is going to turn some people off' is a real problem.”

How ridiculous. Many gay artists have succeeded.

However, I do agree that homophobia is everywhere. But so are many forms of discrimination.

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

How ridiculous. Many gay artists have succeeded.

However, I do agree that homophobia is everywhere. But so are many forms of discrimination.

Sorry I dont agree with this ^^ and him having photos taken dressed like he is doesn't help the "gay cause" at all

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

Sorry I dont agree with this ^^ and him having photos taken dressed like he is doesn't help the "gay cause" at all

I don't get why his photos have anything to do with 'the gay cause' anyway? He can dress how he likes tbh, he can attention seek all he likes, he can talk utter bollocks like he is seeming to do, but he does have a point about homophobia being rife.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

I don't get why his photos have anything to do with 'the gay cause' anyway? He can dress how he likes tbh, he can attention seek all he likes, he can talk utter bollocks like he is seeming to do, but he does have a point about homophobia being rife.

Very true but people who are uncomfortable with LGBT causes will look for any reason to minimalise it. I say **** that though, he could wear a leather codpiece and assless chaps and it doesn't make what he is saying any less valid. It's just a very cheap way to undercut what he's saying because some people don't want to hear it.

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

I don't get why his photos have anything to do with 'the gay cause' anyway? He can dress how he likes tbh, he can attention seek all he likes, he can talk utter bollocks like he is seeming to do, but he does have a point about homophobia being rife.

You dont think the photos are OTT and not needed ?

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

You dont think the photos are OTT and not needed ?

The photos don't matter, you're just focusing on them so you don't have to acknowledge what he is saying.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

You dont think the photos are OTT and not needed ?

I think he can do what he likes What do the photos have to do with anything? Sounds a little like the 'she was wearing a short skirt, she deserved it' type arguments to me.