[jwd]

Yes, I do believe Stevie is a gay icon. Maybe not to the extent that Madonna is, but then again Stevie never really catered to or "spoke out" in favor of any one group, at least not in the sexual way that Madonna has. Stevie's attraction for gay people is her flamboyancy in the way she dresses(the platform boots, capes, shawls, top hats and berets) and the "tragedy" not only in her songs but also in her personal life. Surely most of you have heard about Night Of A Thousand Stevies...an annual event that takes place in NYC where fans come dressed up like Stevie and perform(drag show). The whole night is dedicated to Stevie and her music.

On the other hand I think Stevie appeals to the heterosexual community just as strongly. Her songs are songs about love mainly between her and the men in her life. Lindsey and Stevie being one of the biggest rock romances ever, centered in a band with other couples and relationships.

Stevie just does her thing and the beauty is, is that EVERYONE "gets it"!


Joe