50 Queer Music Icons Who Changed the World A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Legends


Featuring beautifully illustrated portraits and profiles, 50 Queer Music Icons Who Changed the World is a tribute to queer ground breakers who changed the face of music and popular culture.

LGBTQ+ musicians have been pushing for change since the 1920s, with singers such as Bessie Smith crooning about same-sex liaisons almost 100 years ago – long before Frankie Goes to Hollywood were telling everyone to ‘Relax’. This book is a celebration of artists who became icons, and broke new ground through song. From legendary figures such as Freddie Mercury, Little Richard and George Michael, to bands like Bronski Beat, The xx and the Village People, and more contemporary figures including Frank Ocean, Beth Ditto and Rufus Wainwright, these are the people who made an unforgettable impact.

Elegantly illustrated and packaged, these stories make utterly inspirational reading.

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ISBN:

9781784881504

Format:

Hardback

Pages:

112

Dimensions:

18cm x 13cm

Weight:

320g

RRP:

£10.00

Category:

Gift & Humour , General Non-Fiction & Reference

Publisher:

Hardie Grant London

Published:

17 May 2018

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Will Larnach-Jones

Will Larnach-Jones has worked in music for 20 years - wearing many hats throughout that time - manager, publicist, agent, A&R, music programmer, marketing 'guru' and erstwhile (rubbish) DJ. Along the way he's worked with many bands from every corner of the world. He writes music, fashion and culture pieces for the likes of Nataal.com and writing work for clients such as Toni & Guy, 3INA Make-Up and Sony Music.