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πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Exploring the queer roots of rock & roll on Substack and on the radio. πŸ“» Radio Kingston - https://radiokingston.org/en/broadcast/songs-that-saved-your-life ✏️ Substack - songsthatsavedyou.com

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An Interview w/ Kate Pierson Kate Pierson discusses being a queer icon and the songs that saved her life.

Jami chats with Kate Pierson of The B-52’s in an incredible episode. Her shows are always fantastic, but this one was truly exceptionalβ€”I loved it! #b52s #music #musicsky
www.songsthatsavedyou.com/p/an-intervi...

20.03.2025 10:26 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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An Interview w/ Kate Pierson Kate Pierson discusses being a queer icon and the songs that saved her life.

If you’re in the mood for a podcast, try a radio show instead. I sat down with Kate Pierson of the B-52’s to discuss her legacy as a queer icon and the songs that saved her life. Tune in for a great chat and even better music.

#musiciansky #music #queer #queerhistory

20.03.2025 13:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The honor of my life might be that you think of me when Sylvester is mentioned. I’ve reached the mountain top.

20.03.2025 13:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The government says that I can only be a boy or a girl now. So I guess they do like drag performance.

21.01.2025 15:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve turned off the news and socials for at least the rest of this week. I need to hydrate and rest before jumping into this bs.

21.01.2025 15:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We Could Have Had A Drag Queen President Joan Jett-Blakk and Political Activism of the 1990s

Months before RuPaul would push drag performance to international acclaim with his hit single Supermodel, a #drag queen in Chicago broke boundaries in the world of American politics.
https://buff.ly/3EcsiUE

#LGBTQ #USPolitics #QueerHistory

20.01.2025 14:08 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

On today’s episode of Dumpster Fire Theatre, TikTok is back.

19.01.2025 18:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

What are your go-to sources for news?

09.12.2024 03:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I commend the music supervisor for including Sinead O'Connor's cover of Nirvana's "All Apologies." I hope the rest of the soundtrack is as queer.

27.11.2024 15:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Pull Up to the Bumper" - Grace Jones On Liberation

Do it!! Here's the one I did. She remains one of my favorite figures in rock history. www.songsthatsavedyou.com/p/no13-pull-...

27.11.2024 15:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I had no intentions of being a writer. I never believed that I had the talent or patience for it. I’m a writer now because I feel obligated to tell the stories that have been erased by history. I want to give back to my queer ancestors. I owe the safety and privilege I have today to them. #lgbt

27.11.2024 15:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Prince performing the greatest unrehearsed guitar solo of all time on While My Guitar Gently Weeps at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame

Prince performing the greatest unrehearsed guitar solo of all time on While My Guitar Gently Weeps at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame

Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy...

25.11.2024 11:47 πŸ‘ 5161 πŸ” 256 πŸ’¬ 515 πŸ“Œ 130

#queerhistory #lgbthistory #queermusichistory

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26.11.2024 17:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Can I tho?

19.11.2024 14:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Freddy Mercury died of AIDS 33 years ago today. With modern medical technology, he likely would have lived. Never forget how much progress against major infectious disease has been made in a short time. We are at risk now of rolling back much of that progress.

Post: Freddy Mercury died of AIDS 33 years ago today. With modern medical technology, he likely would have lived. Never forget how much progress against major infectious disease has been made in a short time. We are at risk now of rolling back much of that progress.

We’re not going back.

24.11.2024 22:07 πŸ‘ 67828 πŸ” 9845 πŸ’¬ 1268 πŸ“Œ 305
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X-Ray Spex!
#musicsky #punk #punkrock

21.11.2024 01:09 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Can I tho?

19.11.2024 14:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
BETTY DAVIS- "F.U.N.K."  (2.0)  (1975)
BETTY DAVIS- "F.U.N.K." (2.0) (1975) YouTube video by funknroll

Gotta have Betty Davis in the conversation.

youtu.be/oNcohPUr1PI?...

19.11.2024 14:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Best Albums for Old Heads of 2024, Pt. 1 An overview of how end of year lists work around here (sorry, ranked-list lovers!) and the first installment of excellent new releases.

I don't do traditional end of year album lists... but I'm not avoiding them entirely. Obviously. Here's the first of four installments of best new releases for people who don't pay attention to new music.

18.11.2024 21:54 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
"Icarus" by Lucas Grindley
"Icarus" by Lucas Grindley YouTube video by Lucas Grindley

Sharing more of my music. "Icarus" is my reflection on humanity’s hubrisβ€”our disregard for climate change. I just finished this video to help make the point. Enjoy…?

17.11.2024 13:27 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kurt was a real one

18.11.2024 17:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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On the next episode of Songs That Saved Your Life Radio, I'll be discussing Cobain's legacy as a staunch feminist and queer rights activist. You can listen live on Wednesday from 1-3pm EST or I'll post a link to the episode here.
radiokingston.org/en/broadcast...

#queer #music #nirvana

18.11.2024 17:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for sharing. I think you tagged the wrong account in your post but I appreciate the share!

15.11.2024 14:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Smiths Win For Queerest Album Covers He may not have come out until 2013, but Morrissey has long been the most queer-coded artist in music history.

Y'all, I've done my homework here and I stand by it.

15.11.2024 14:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1