EXCLUSIVE: Cyndi Lauper on her farewell tour, gay fans, Madonna & her past experience with you-know-who
Cyndi Lauper’s trailblazing 40-year music career has been defined by her powerful voice, eclectic style, and her fierce allyship with the queer community.
The beloved icon is now getting ready to say goodbye to a major component of her musical legacy by embarking on a farewell tour, but not before going out with a bang!Bursting onto the scene with her debut 1984 album She’s So Unusual, Lauper quickly became a household name with iconic hits like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Time After Time.” Her distinctive sound and endearing personality resonated with fans around the world, especially her LGBTQ+ ones.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Lauper’s 1986 single “True Colors,” inspired by the passing of her friend Gregory Natal from HIV/AIDS, has become a gay anthem and a beacon for much of the pop diva’s LGBTQ+ advocacy over the last four decades.In addition to selling over 50 million records, Lauper’s plethora of accolades include two Grammys, an Emmy Award for a guest role on ’90s sitcom Mad About You, and a Tony Award for writing the original score (music and lyrics) for Broadway musical Kinky Boots.
It’s safe to say EGOT status is in sight, but more on that later.Beyond her artistic achievements, Lauper has been a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
In the 1980s and ’90s, she became an outspoken supporter of the community using her platform to raise awareness about issues like HIV/AIDS and the fight against discrimination.
