Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums, John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including seven number ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002. He is an honorary life president of the club.
Move over Taylor, Lana & Hozier… If you like these straight artists, you’ll LOVE their queer counterparts
Even if Jojo Siwa thinks she just invited a new genre called “gay pop.”JoJo Siwa: "I want to start a new genre of music… called gay pop."Tegan & Sara: pic.twitter.com/U0W6MrlPqCWe love artists like Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, and Hozier.
But there are many queer performers out there who are more than deserving of the same acclaim and buzz as their heterosexual peers, creating cutting edge bops and sharing their authentic experiences.As we all know, the gays do it better! Based on your other faves, we’ve compiled a list of 10 LGBTQ+ artists you’ll want to add to your playlist ASAP.If you’re captivated by Taylor Swift‘s candid lyrics, sonic sensibilities, and commitment to the bit, you’re going to love Chappell Roan.
The 26-year-old rising star has quickly become queer pop’s new savior –– hitting up gay clubs with drag queens, dressing up like a high-femme Statue of Liberty, and gaining monthly Spotify listeners (and famous friends like Elton John) at a breakneck pace.
Similar to Swift, Roan recounts her romances with painstaking detail and honesty (“Knee deep in the passenger seat / And you’re eating me out, is it casual now?”), skillfully wields her pop-culture references (“We both have a crush on Regina George”), and boldly stands up for her beliefs.
