There are too many musical icons that the gays look up to to count: Dolly Parton, Shakira, Megan Thee Stallion, ad infinitum. A recent viral concert moment has made it clear that some of the girls are ready to put pop rock band Imagine Dragons up on the list.
The band’s lead vocalist, Dan Reynolds, certainly has his appeal.Though being raised in the homophobic LDS Church (and still identifying as “culturally” Mormon), the singer has been vocal about his support for the LGBTQ+ community.
He’s not just the lip-service kind of ally, either. Back in 2017, he started the LOVELOUD Festival to support queer youth. In 2020, he took to Capitol Hill to continue the push for a federal ban on all conversion therapy. In 2021, he donated his childhood home in Las Vegas to Encircle, a group that aides struggling LGBTQ youth and families. He’s got the range.
This week, his activism isn’t what the gays have their eyes on. It’s in the back of their heads somewhere surely, but they’re a little distracted by his sweaty abs and bouncing pecs.
How about we take this to the next level?
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Somehow, the TikTok folks had missed the imagining memo and had no idea the Dragons were draggin’ all of that. The most liked comment on this video reads, “Ummmm, since when does Imagine Dragons look like this?? Have I been missing out or what?”
First of all, yes. Second of all, there’s plenty more where that came from!
Like, PLENTY more:
Much like “Radioactive”, fans are definitely feeling it in their bones.
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However thirsty the TikTok users are getting, the gays over on Twitter are on another level. We won’t repeat the most popular caption associated with these concert videos over there out of respect, but we need that clip of Mo’Nique in Charm School saying “Is this who we are? Is this what we represent?” to use immediately.
It kinda is what we represent, but we gotta be a little quieter.
Meanwhile, feel free to be loud about his activism! Or just do what it takes to finally get people to know what he looks like. Whichever one’s easier.
Cam
The Mormons hate this. They used to LOVE to brag that a popular band was Mormon and suddenly shut up when he started blasting the LDS Church’s homophobia and hate.
Flamingo Falls
Saw Imagine Dragons in concert here in his hometown of Las Vegas this past August, where they performed before a crowd of 35,000 avid fans. It was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen — including The Who, Yes, Kansas, Elton John, Billy Joel, The Boss, Tina, and more (yes, I’m THAT old). The audience included families, couples, gays, and straights. Not only is Dan a true ally, he’s also a staunch supporter of Ukraine and children, and he was forthright about his own battles with mental and physical health. He’s truly a class act. His only fault that night? He kept his shirt on.
Major
Yes, he is certainly a hottie, but they also make some great music!!! I went through chemo last year and now I use their music to start getting my body moving. It’s a win/win/win for me.
bachy
Not familiar with his music, but he has the perfect mesomorphic proportions of a classical greek statue.
straightupgay
Well, not showing anything in those britches. Don’t know the music, but can’t imagine anything from the last 20 years is worth listening to.
mz.sam
Too bad Dan is wearing way too much material on stage.
missuniverse
I didn’t know that he was a Mormon.
I have heard that is the religion that hates Gays and Blacks.
I heard him speak and he is definitely pro Gay and has a Big Gay following ( probably because he is HOT looking )