#queer rock

[queerazonbooks]

🖤 Rest in Power, Ozzy Osbourne 🖤 1948–2025

The Prince of Darkness has taken his final bow. From the wild chaos of Black Sabbath to his unforgettable solo career, Ozzy Osbourne redefined rock with grit, soul, and unapologetic defiance. But beyond the music, he was also a fierce supporter of human rights—speaking out for LGBTQ+ equality and standing by his fans no matter who they loved.

Ozzy reminded us all that rock is about rebellion, freedom, and authenticity—and he lived that truth out loud. His legacy will echo forever in arenas, dive bars, bedrooms, and hearts around the world.

“I’m not here to judge people. I’m here to play music and love people.” — Ozzy Osbourne

Rest easy, Ozzy. And thank you for always making the misfits feel seen. 🕯️

[absurdlakefront]

If you know the B-52s, you probably know them from one of two songs: the surreal, sea life–themed post-punk of “Rock Lobster” from 1978, or the raucous, permanent karaoke staple “Love Shack” a decade later. Emerging during the apex of New York punk, the B-52s had the look of a retro-future that never came—sky-high beehive wigs and primary-colour polyester. And they sounded as if Dick Dale, the Shangri-Las, and Edward Lear formed a band after getting really into Yoko Ono.

They gave off an air of novelty, billed themselves as the ultimate party band, and yet their influence on the realm of alternative rock is staggering. Kitsch and queer icons in equal measure, this is why the B-52s are more important than you think.

This video nails what so many people miss: the B-52s weren’t just campy fun (though God bless the camp); they were a lifeline. Their queerness wasn’t performative but defiant in its casualness. There were no apologies or explanations: just wigs, warbles, and walls of sound that made growing up in the Midwest feel a little less suffocating.

[friday-tea]

Us: How’s your tea, friend?

You: Hmm, could be gayer and more rock n roll…

Us: Hold my oolong.

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[shinraalpha]

i just played a gig with my band, and we nailed the set and stars i love playing music with other people so much. we're loud and unapologetically queer and we talk about bottom surgery on stage and we are only there to have FUN and we always do. i don't think tumblr is for this but we are called pigeon and we are on the internet:

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