By 1975, much of Elton John’s artistic output, including “Tumbleweed Connection,” “Madman Across the Water,” “Honky Chateau,” and “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” had not only been greeted enthusiastically by critics but also by fans who were eager to accept his musical genius combined with his antics.

In the interest of full disclosure, “Gypsy” is not my favorite musical.

At the time of this writing, the winter holidays are just a few short months away. What follows are essential gift-giving suggestions for almost every music lover in your life, especially those who appreciate new and special reissues by their favorite artists.

Whether or not you are a fan of “American Idol,” and a follower of those who have been on the show, sometimes there is a story about one of the competitors that can catch your attention. For many, especially LGBTQ people, David Archuleta is a perfect example.

Do you have a favorite queer band that you feel never got the love and attention it deserved?

Even though it’s been 10 years between Andy Bell solo albums (if you don’t count Bell’s “Torsten” side projects), the gay music icon hasn’t exactly been sitting idly by.