Queen is gay

Mercury was the one who suggested naming the band Queen, which at the time was a derogatory term for a gay man. Onstage, he wore outfits that left gender and societal norms behind. 1 Queen's Freddie Mercury never wanted to have an in-depth discussion about his sexuality with the public. However, it was well known that this icon of rock had had relationships with both men and women. 2 He revealed his sexual yearnings to Austin while Queen were at work on 's A Day at the Races – stating flatly back then that he was bisexual. "I told him, 'I think you're gay,'" Austin told. 3 Morning Rundown: National Guard tests D. The Dutch monarchy made international news last week after announcing that royals can marry a same-sex partner without giving up their right to the throne. 4 Queen's Freddie Mercury had a very specific set of reasons for coming up with his band's name -- was one of them his sexuality?. 5 Queen never talked much about Freddie Mercury 's sexuality, and even less about the disease that eventually killed him. Still, Mercury's bandmates were confident of one thing: He couldn't be defined in some superficial, binary way. 6 Freddie Mercury’s sexuality was a complex and often misunderstood aspect of his life. Despite his flamboyant stage persona and relationships with both men and women, Mercury never publicly labeled. 7 More like this:. Let's put it this way: there were times when I was young and green. 8 Freddie Mercury revealed his sexuality in the lyrics to hit Queen song Bohemian Rhapsody, it has been claimed. The legendary songwriter confessed he was gay through the band's single. 9 Queen never talked much about Freddie Mercury 's sexuality, and even less about the disease that eventually killed him. Still, Mercury's bandmates were confident of one thing: He couldn't be defined in some superficial, binary way. 10 Queen's Freddie Mercury never wanted to have an in-depth discussion about his sexuality with the public. However, it was well known that this icon of rock had had relationships with both men and women. 12