Well-known pop culture site AfterElton.com has published its Top 50 Gay Male Musicians list today, and 'American Idol' alum and Grammy nominee Adam Lambert rounds out the Top Ten.
"These men have been a positive influence for GLBT youth around the world, and by their honesty they have helped shape the current climate and acceptability for being an openly gay male artist in today’s music industry." - AfterElton.com
Lambert is still a relative newcomer to the mainstream entertainment industry, and AfterElton.com has always been supportive of his talent. His inclusion on this list is quite an accomplishment when looking at the rest of the Top Ten:
10. Adam Lambert
9. Ricky Martin
8. (The men of) the B52's
7. Neil Tennant (Pet Shop Boys)
6. George Michael
5. Boy George
4. The Village People
3. Michael Stipe (REM)
2. Freddy Mercury
1. Elton John
AfterElton.com write-up of Lambert's achievements is nicely done and includes one aspect of his success that is indeed a milestone: "He is the first openly gay mainstream pop artist to launch his career on a major label."
This is no small statement, considering how many stars kept their sexual orientation a secret when first achieving success - and how many are still in the closet for fear of losing their contracts or fan base.
Yes, it's not all about "the gay." But in this particular case, it is. Congratulations to Adam Lambert for making the Top Ten of this list - you walk in the footsteps of giants.
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