Blondie's Parallel Lines may have been their third album, but it was their first smash success. It hit No. 1 in the U.K. and No. 6 in the … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: Blondie Bombshell Debbie Harry
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Gay Iconography: ‘A Little Respect’ For Erasure’s Andy Bell
Vince Clarke's previous bands, Depeche Mode and Yaz (also known as Yazoo), were dark and moody. When Erasure formed in 1985, Bell infused … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: ‘A Little Respect’ For Erasure’s Andy Bell
Gay Iconography: Don’t Call Patti LaBelle A Diva
We've got Patti's group Labelle to thank for introducing us to "voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir" in their 1975 disco … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: Don’t Call Patti LaBelle A Diva
Gay Iconography: Is Robyn An Outsider Icon?
Robyn first gained notoriety in the U.S. in the late '90s as a teen pop star. You may remember her singles "Do You Really Want … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: Is Robyn An Outsider Icon?
Gay Iconography: Was ‘Mean Girls’ Too Gay To Function?
When it comes to portrayals of gay teens, the original Mean Girls' Damien is an interesting case. He's what some would describe as … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: Was ‘Mean Girls’ Too Gay To Function?
Gay Iconography: What Is It About Cher?
One attribute regularly associated with gay icons is an outsider status. Cher's hit "Half-Breed" tells one such story of a girl … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: What Is It About Cher?
Gay Iconography: Is Laverne Cox Becoming An Icon?
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Gay Iconography: Does Grace Jones Have Iconic Ferocity?
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Gay Iconography: Did ‘Just Jack’ Do More Harm Than Good?
The phrase "gay icon" gets tossed around a lot, but what does that really mean? Welcome to Gay Iconography, a new feature where we present a … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: Did ‘Just Jack’ Do More Harm Than Good?
Gay Iconography: Ben Cohen’s More Than Eye Candy, But Is He An Icon?
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