Alan Turing

To mark the last day of LGBT History Month, 2012, the Polari team have selected Alan Turing for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month, and Turing Year, 2012. Written by Paul Baker.

“While many people have singled out Turing because of his contribution in helping Britain and its allies win World War II, it should be remembered that there were thousands of forgotten men who lived through the wars, who fought in them, and were also punished because of who they loved.”

Joan Jett, I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll

The Readers Wifes twenty-ninth choice of song with LGBT significance: Joan Jett, I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“What’s certain is that Joan Marie Larkin is the definitive lesbian music icon of our times. A rock ‘n’ roll model, if you like.”

Rod Stewart, The Killing of Georgie

The Readers Wifes twenty-eighth choice of song with LGBT significance: Rod Stewart, The Killing of Georgie. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“Rod was always down with the gays and, at a time when prejudice in the straight, macho world of rock ‘n’ roll was rife, it was pretty brave of him to stick his neck out so steadfastly.”

EVA & ADELE

The editor selects EVA & ADELE for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month 2012.

“EVA & ADELE celebrate difference. Not only is their performance an exclamation mark, it is also a question mark in human form.”

Peter Tatchell

Peter Tatchell selected for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month 2012.

“Peter Tatchell may seem like an obvious choice for our list of LGBT Heroes, but rightly so – he has dedicated his entire adult life to the cause, at times suffering life-threatening physical abuse. I defy anyone to challenge his place here.”

Soft Cell, Numbers

The Readers Wifes twenty-seventh choice of song with LGBT significance: Soft Cell, Numbers. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“Sexual addiction had never sounded so good – and ‘throw ‘em away like Kleenex’ is still a fantastic line, isn’t it?”

Divine, You Think You’re A Man

The Readers Wifes twenty-sixth choice of song with LGBT significance: Divine, You Think You’re A Man. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“‘You Think You’re A Man’ delivered Divine his biggest UK hit, and sneaked him onto ‘Top Of The Pops’, whereupon he gave a performance that’s passed into the history of the show. “

Lyndsay Winegarden

Lyndsay Winegarden selected for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month 2012.

“Lyndsay Winegarden is a disabled, single mother, who is the founder of Stop Teenage Suicide, and an administrator on the Facebook groups The Equality Mantra and Wipeout Homophobia on Facebook.”

Queer Youth Network

Queer Youth Network selected for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month 2012.

“The aim of the Queer Youth Network is to provide that support with a private social network, Queer Youth Radio, and an organisation that champions youth issues.”

McAlmont & Butler, Yes

The Readers Wifes twenty-fifth choice of song with LGBT significance: McAlmont & Butler, Yes. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“McAlmont gives the command performance of a lifetime and the whole thing just keeps building up and up skywards in what feels like a glorious homage to the kind of classic, Dusty-esque ‘60s pop they weren’t supposed to make anymore.”