In 2020 this discussion may seem quaint to many, as I say in the intro. But some people inexplicably may still find it difficult to take on board the fact that songs such as Strangers in the Night, not to mention Ob La Di Ob La Da, or U2's One, are seen as gay rock songs. Listen and decide for yourself. It's certainly a fun chat!

Are they gay rock songs or are they not? Joe Jackson 1994 discusses the books Rock on the Wild Side and The Vinyl Closet

Joe Jackson is a journalist, interviewer, author and IMRO-Award nominated radio presenter/producer. He has interviewed roughly 1,400 people in the world of the arts, politics, and entertainment for all major media outlets in Ireland, including RTE Radio 1, The Sunday Independent, The Irish Times, and Hot Press. His articles have been published globally in magazines such as Vox, Rolling Stone, and Snoozer. His radio shows include The Years Go Pop, 26 one-hour documentaries a 26 on the history of popular culture, People Get Ready, 52 one-hour documentaries on the greatest music acts of the 20th century, and Under The Influence, which was nominated for a 'Best Music series' award. In 2018, his documentary about Elvis Presley, Conversations about the King, was nominated for an IMRO Award in the 'Best Music Documentary' category.

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Are they gay rock songs or are they not? Joe Jackson 1994 discusses the books Rock on the Wild Side and The Vinyl Closet

Are they gay rock songs or are they not? Joe Jackson 1994 discusses the books Rock on the Wild Side and The Vinyl Closet

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