5 Black Queer Men in 1970s Music

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  • @tyroneepps3018
    @tyroneepps3018 2 роки тому +13

    R.i.p. Tony Washington dynamic superiors.4 - ever !

  • @NDGOCHYLD
    @NDGOCHYLD 2 роки тому +29

    Thank you for paying homage to Tony Washington..❤️❤️

    • @blackgayhistorychannel
      @blackgayhistorychannel  2 роки тому +3

      And thanx for watching!

    • @angelawray7423
      @angelawray7423 2 роки тому +6

      I'm head over heels 👠 for the Dynamic Superiors group lead singer Tony Washington has vocals are outstanding 💃🏽🎶 RIH Tony wish I could've meet you I love 🏳️‍🌈💜💙💛💯🏳️‍🌈all of your performances

    • @beverlyhardin5350
      @beverlyhardin5350 3 місяці тому

      Tony!!! Could Sing!! ❤ Ashford & Simpson Found This Group 😊🎉🎉

    • @lashondahursey6116
      @lashondahursey6116 2 місяці тому

      ​@@angelawray7423what happened to him

  • @barriobajaj
    @barriobajaj 2 роки тому +14

    What about Billy Preston? He remained closeted throughout his career but finally came out before his passing. It was common knowledge in the music industry.

    • @blackgayhistorychannel
      @blackgayhistorychannel  2 роки тому +2

      Scroll up or check out the seventies playlist, he's there. Though I want to dive deeper in the future

    • @boomerang905
      @boomerang905 Рік тому +2

      He sure was. I was in love with B. Preston when I was a teenager. He did claim that his mom's husband or boyfriend molested him and mom did not believe. It's only what I heard. I could literally 😢 if it's true. My sisters and I thought he was a perfectly perfect person.

  • @viviandorseyporchia9928
    @viviandorseyporchia9928 2 роки тому +17

    Sexual preferences have nothing to do with talent

  • @frederickhunter9874
    @frederickhunter9874 2 роки тому +5

    It's always a pleasure to learn more about the gay, black experience !!!!!!!!

  • @michaelsmith3123
    @michaelsmith3123 3 роки тому +7

    The older ladies at the church sure did leave out this tea regarding Marvin Gaye. Great info

    • @blackgayhistorychannel
      @blackgayhistorychannel  3 роки тому +4

      Of course they would lol! I didn't even put in everything I found out, its wild how much we sterilize the memory of our legends

    • @lashondahursey6116
      @lashondahursey6116 2 місяці тому

      Because people don't know that to be true smh

  • @antniocastro6262
    @antniocastro6262 7 місяців тому +7

    I never heard Marvin Gaye was gay. 1st time I heard this shit. He had a lot of children and payed a lot of child support

    • @devanshepard9118
      @devanshepard9118 5 місяців тому +1

      I have if you read old jet magazines is slightly mentioned. Him and Teddy where bisexual. My uncle used to deliver liquid to some houses in the 70s. If these houses were little clubs where people would do orgies and he went in one room and yes Marvin and Teddy where in there having sex with another woman but touching each other

  • @sebastiankayn7686
    @sebastiankayn7686 2 роки тому +6

    I remember all of these men... some more than others. This brought back memories. I smiled.

    • @blackgayhistorychannel
      @blackgayhistorychannel  2 роки тому +3

      Most younger guys have nooo idea. Some of these were new to me when I did the research

  • @butterflylovenj7300
    @butterflylovenj7300 2 роки тому +12

    A Sylvester biopic needs to be made asap.

    • @blackgayhistorychannel
      @blackgayhistorychannel  2 роки тому +2

      I agree! He was apart of some incredible movements! He was THEE leading soundtrack of the gay liberation movement of the seventies 🧡

    • @aconater
      @aconater 2 роки тому +1

      I for one loved Sylvester as a kid it matters not one big to me what his lifestyle was

    • @barriobajaj
      @barriobajaj 2 роки тому +2

      TVone featured Sylvester in their Unsung series a few years back. Worth checking out.

  • @jameslee-cy8un
    @jameslee-cy8un Рік тому +14

    Sorry .. but I know Marvin personally .. we lived in the same projects in Washington DC his brother Frankie and I use to play touch football behind our houses … and I knew his sister Sweetcie she use to go with a guy I use to hang out with by the name .. Snook … what I’m trying to say is Marvin never showed signs of being gay … Yeah his father did but not Marvin .. Marvin was a lady’s man I use to come in Marvin’s house sometimes with Frankie until his mean ass father kicked me out … sorry but somebody got that one wrong😊

    • @devanshepard9118
      @devanshepard9118 5 місяців тому

      There are rumors about Marvin being bisexual. My uncle told me when he use to deliver liquor to house parties back in the 70s he saw Marvin and Teddy having a three way with a women but touching each other.
      You never know what people do behind closed doors but the relationship he had his dad and his dad having his own issues with his sexuality does make one wonder

  • @SeanMcMillan-mu3ln
    @SeanMcMillan-mu3ln Рік тому +4

    I have You make me feel mighty real by Sylvester and Shoe Shoe shine by the Dynamic Superiors on my playlist. I wasn't familiar with Carl Bean or Labi Siffre

  • @WERURadioTheUrbanSoundOfPride
    @WERURadioTheUrbanSoundOfPride 2 роки тому +2

    Love this impactful info!

  • @RobertAlvarezThePsychicWitch
    @RobertAlvarezThePsychicWitch 2 роки тому +2

    I must say, your videos are so educational! I never heard of Tony Washington or Carl Bean (I have heard of the Unity Churches, though), and so look forward to listening to Labi Siffre. Especially as I love so much from across the pond.

  • @duragggura3695
    @duragggura3695 8 місяців тому +5

    Tony Washington..Biopic PLEASE❤🦅

  • @blynthiathomas7892
    @blynthiathomas7892 2 роки тому +5

    I loved every single song they all sung

  • @barriobajaj
    @barriobajaj 2 роки тому +8

    Wayne Cooper from Cameo was one of the best falsetto soul singers of the '70's. He stood out with his vocals on the Cameosis album. Standout tracks are Shake Your Pants, We're Going Out Tonight and the ballad, Why Have I Lost You. He died of AIDS related cancer in the '80's.

  • @stephenstephen1505
    @stephenstephen1505 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for highlighting an entire part of our community that has been largely erased

  • @cristyluv1205
    @cristyluv1205 2 роки тому +5

    Of course Quincey Jones would have knowledge of MG being a homosexual.

  • @vyktorgrandison4669
    @vyktorgrandison4669 2 роки тому +7

    I had no idea Marvin Gaye was bisexual!

    • @kayemartin6185
      @kayemartin6185 2 роки тому +4

      Marvin Gaye stated that he was honest to a fault and that he didn't like men.

    • @ayoq9956
      @ayoq9956 2 роки тому +3

      @@kayemartin6185 Marvin Gaye DEFINITELY gives bisexual vibes with all the sexual energy and vibes he gave off, he DEFINITELY didn’t seem like he would just reserve it for women! Plus he just said that the man said it in his own autobiography back in 1982!

    • @kayemartin6185
      @kayemartin6185 2 роки тому +1

      @@ayoq9956 Now you're telling me what someone said. I heard Marvin say what I've mentioned, with his own mouth, on a talk show. The host also asked him about having an affair with Tammy Terrell He said no! she wasn't for him because she was to much to fiesty;so to speak

  • @hatednyc
    @hatednyc 2 роки тому +2

    Fascinating stuff. I came here after hearing the Tony Washington story.

  • @arlisaburkes8071
    @arlisaburkes8071 2 роки тому +8

    Wow, IDK that about Marvin Gaye😲

    • @adriennesales6869
      @adriennesales6869 2 роки тому +2

      The tea!!! Me either!

    • @vertiquetillar2279
      @vertiquetillar2279 2 роки тому +3

      Me either I didn't realize Marvin Gaye was bi-sexual and he apparently always was attracted to men. Just think all the females back at Motown in the days was really weeping moist in more places than one over that guy. Wow!!!!

    • @corneilmadison8971
      @corneilmadison8971 2 роки тому +2

      Yup me either wow

  • @robbstarr3476
    @robbstarr3476 Рік тому +3

    What about dude from Cameo?

  • @MatthewMcdonald-h4h
    @MatthewMcdonald-h4h Рік тому +2

    Just listened to shoe shoe shine and I wondered if the lead singer sho I now know is Tony Washington was gay thank you for the clarity and Marvin Gay is obviously like his dad

  • @JoyceHarris-k6u
    @JoyceHarris-k6u 2 місяці тому

    Wasn't to sure about Marvin, thanks for the info

  • @errolthomas9426
    @errolthomas9426 2 роки тому +6

    You left out legendary Paradise Garage DJ/owner Larry Levan

  • @djbigpean
    @djbigpean 2 роки тому +6

    What about Bobby DeBarge

  • @martymcfly6015
    @martymcfly6015 2 роки тому +6

    You forgot about Luther Vandross

  • @supachaloopa3611
    @supachaloopa3611 2 роки тому +9

    Jermaine Stewart, Tevin Campbell, Luther Vandross, Byron Stingily, Jaden Smith, Lil Nas X, Billy Porter, Frank Ocean, Jussie Smollett, etc. Endless list of recording artists who are black and gay.

    • @supachaloopa3611
      @supachaloopa3611 2 роки тому +11

      I forgot another one, Johnny Mathis.

    • @eduardoyap4740
      @eduardoyap4740 2 роки тому +3

      Ferdie Mercury!.

    • @supachaloopa3611
      @supachaloopa3611 2 роки тому +4

      @@eduardoyap4740 Well, Freddie Mercury was not Black, BUT... we can start a White list and Hispanic list as well: Freddie Mercury, Mario Vasquez, Anthony Callea, Adam Lambert, Elton John, Rob Halford, Ricky Martin, Clay Aiken, David Hernandez, George Michael, Jim Verraros, Boy George, Marilyn, Jimmy Somerville, David Archuleta, Darren Hayes, Brian J Crum, Rufus Wainwright, R.J. Helton, Lance Bass, Ada Vox, Jason Mraz, Jonathan Knight...... and on and on till the morning light.

    • @eduardoyap4740
      @eduardoyap4740 2 роки тому

      Mickey Jackson! Wait….

    • @eduardoyap4740
      @eduardoyap4740 2 роки тому

      @@supachaloopa3611 Bob Down!.

  • @solemandd67
    @solemandd67 2 роки тому +1

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Fantastic Film.

  • @davionbradley2527
    @davionbradley2527 5 місяців тому +1

    Didn’t know Marvin Gaye was bisexual.

  • @1640records
    @1640records 3 роки тому +3

    Teach us!

  • @monicawilliams7255
    @monicawilliams7255 11 місяців тому +2

    Marvin Gaye!??? Wow.

  • @scottgarver5782
    @scottgarver5782 10 місяців тому

    The beautiful effects that Marvin Gaye coming out in the 70s would have had. I believe he would've been happier too. I've always thought his tragic murder was a result of his father's own repressed homosexuality.

    • @devanshepard9118
      @devanshepard9118 5 місяців тому

      His dad was a cross dresser and the hate he has for Marvin was just wow so I believe it. That's why it's so important to live your life and don't bring kids into the world if you have problems

  • @nialldcrowley
    @nialldcrowley 9 місяців тому

    'I was born this way' was originally recorded by Valentino in 1975. ua-cam.com/video/sHYxGiI4A94/v-deo.html

  • @beverlyhardin5350
    @beverlyhardin5350 3 місяці тому

    1st I ever heard this 😮 don't matter still ❤❤ him.

  • @looseassociation
    @looseassociation 2 роки тому +3

    Lead Singer from South Shore Commission ' Free Man'

  • @tamaradavis3492
    @tamaradavis3492 2 роки тому +4

    I love Sylvester and Tony Washington, I wasn't familiar with Mr. Bean, or Mr. Labi, but now when you get to Marvin his skills are undeniable. I won't care if he was gay, straight, or Queer. However, what Quincy Jones said about Marvin, how the hell does he know? If he was gay and wanted Marvin but couldn't have him? And besides not throwing dirt on "Seniors" but can the Q's recall really be accurate? If Marvin was anything he was bi-sexual which is still a beautiful thing! However, you should be sued for not having the facts. Am I a fan of all these great men that I am familiar with hell yes! Sorry I listened to your opinion about these men. There were so many gay men that you left out who were undeniable about their sexuality. I think you just wanted to throw shade on Marvin. Hmm, I bet that is what it is. Trying to make a name for yourself! Oh well...

    • @devanshepard9118
      @devanshepard9118 5 місяців тому

      Quincy prolly knew about Marvin cause they hung out and Quincy got both ways as well

  • @bskeete
    @bskeete 10 місяців тому

    Thank you.

  • @malcolmxpanther
    @malcolmxpanther 2 роки тому +2

    How did Tony Washington pass away ?

    • @BigBobbyBoLo
      @BigBobbyBoLo 2 роки тому +3

      Ive been trying to get an answer to this for years and havent found a single answer :(

    • @blacklove804
      @blacklove804 Рік тому +6

      AIDS

    • @leeshepherd5669
      @leeshepherd5669 Рік тому +6

      He contracted HIV

  • @marvelandgroup
    @marvelandgroup 2 роки тому +3

    There's no clear proof of Marvin Gaye being bi-sexual

    • @aconater
      @aconater 2 роки тому

      He was

    • @mr.fantastic1485
      @mr.fantastic1485 2 роки тому

      It's not clear

    • @marvelandgroup
      @marvelandgroup 2 роки тому +1

      @@aconater No he wasn't. No biography to confirm that and certainly not the album cover. His father was a cross dresser and Leon Ware openly said Marvin's father was gay.

    • @shoanscollections9106
      @shoanscollections9106 2 роки тому

      @@mr.fantastic1485 did he s you?

    • @leeshepherd5669
      @leeshepherd5669 Рік тому +1

      @@marvelandgroup NO PROOF IM GAY BUT I AM..

  • @kaleahcollins4567
    @kaleahcollins4567 2 роки тому +4

    Luther vandross

  • @eddiewhite5001
    @eddiewhite5001 5 місяців тому +1

    Marvin Gaye was not gay and never said he was. Maven added the "E" on to his last name to it clear he was not gay. Years later after doing so much drugs every night, one may not have the ability to distinguish whose a female or male. This is what Quincy Jones may have meant in saying Marvin was gay.

  • @mylabivins8830
    @mylabivins8830 2 місяці тому

    How can you list Marvin Gaye?

  • @edgarsoberontorchia3697
    @edgarsoberontorchia3697 10 місяців тому +2

    And where is Michael Jackson? What was he? A selenite?

    • @finderkeeperrrs
      @finderkeeperrrs 10 місяців тому +4

      He was NOT gay. Quit the bs

    • @392_RHINO
      @392_RHINO 8 місяців тому +2

      If you can't provide facts that a person gay why try to push that narrative? Now you're just starting rumors on your speculations

  • @corneilmadison8971
    @corneilmadison8971 2 роки тому +4

    Damn I would have never guessed marvin being gay

    • @tiana1017
      @tiana1017 2 роки тому +1

      WHY, I MEAN HIS LAST NAME IS GAY SO HOW COULD IT NOT BE

  • @lamargobrown5569
    @lamargobrown5569 2 роки тому +5

    Marvin was bi

  • @leeshepherd5669
    @leeshepherd5669 Рік тому +7

    There's NOTHING wrong with some men being homosexuals...Even If Marvin was Bi or gay .....Its all l good..

  • @tyroneepps3018
    @tyroneepps3018 2 роки тому +2

    Hi.b.g.h.c. I have your new ! Channel I will put this in my library so Keep the 📹's coming your new ! No
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