Get Out! GAY Magazine – Issue 372 – June 20, 2018

Who do you feel is
your strongest gay
musical influence, if
any, and why?
So, so many gay and
bi people, let alone
musicians, have an
innate sensitivity and
creativity. We look at
life differently. We’re
fragile but strong.
We’re terrified and
bold. We’re passionate
and insecure, a
real dichotomy and
contradiction. This
gives us a broader
outlook on life and
experience than
muggles. Freddie
Mercury’s power and
passion; David Bowie’s
incredible invention,
sense of theatre and
fun; the strength
and vulnerability you
hear in Dusty’s vocal
performance; and of
course Mr. George
Michael. Gosh, I just
felt a tear well up even
mentioning his name.
Listen to George’s
lyrical content, and the
absolute beauty of his
voice, and the shape
of his songwriting. For
my mind, there is no
better emotional and
beautiful pop singer
and songwriter.
Tell us about the
projects you are
currently engaged in
creating.
Are you from the IRS?
LOL! I’m working
with a great NYC
songwriter called Mike
Greenly, sprinkling a
little “twinkle” on a
few of his songs. I’m
actually sitting in the
studio at the moment
working on a track of
his called “Common
Ground,” which is
about acknowledging
differences but finding
love and compassion
to bring us together.
We need more love
and compassion.