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Greta Van Fleet Singer Josh Kiszka Comes Out & Shares Relationship
Here’s why he felt now was the right time to come out.
Greta Van Fleet frontman Josh Kiszka opened up about his sexuality in a powerful and moving post on Instagram this week.
The singer spoke about why now is the time for him to share his truth publicly. “Where I’ve settled a home in Tennessee, legislators are proposing bills that threaten the freedom of love,” began Kiszka. “It’s imperative that I speak my truth for not only myself, but in hopes to change hearts, minds, and laws in Tennessee and beyond.”
Kiszka is of course referring to the wave of anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-drag legislation sweeping across his home state. As he explains, this isn’t theoretical to him; this growing tsunami of proposed (and passed) laws is very personal. “These issues are especially close to my heart as I’ve been in a loving, same-sex relationship with my partner for the past 8 years,” Kiszka shared. “Those close to me are well aware, but it’s important to me to share publicly.”
Kiszka went on to praise the many organizations that have and continue to work hard to protect the queer community, especially in these dark times. “Over the years, the outpouring of love for the LGBTQ+ community has been resounding, but there is still work to be done for LGBTQ+ rights in TN, the nation, and the world,” he wrote, adding that he hopes we all continue to advocate for this “valiant cause” and listed some of the organizations that are doing great work, including HRC Nashville, The Trevor Project, The Oasis Center Nashville, the ACLU, and more.
“The LGBTQ+ community is a cultural pillar, constantly championing positivity and acceptance through art, music, literature, film, and most importantly, legislation,” wrote Kiszka, who closed with a powerful message of hope for the future. “The greatest mortal gift of all is our capacity to love and as we travel through time, may our greater understanding of the matter around and within us teach us to love ever deeper,” he concluded.
Well said. Welcome to the family, Josh!
Rachel Shatto, Editor in Chief of PRIDE.com, is an SF Bay Area-based writer, podcaster, and former editor of Curve magazine, where she honed her passion for writing about social justice and sex (and their frequent intersection). Her work has appeared on Dread Central, Elite Daily, Tecca, and Joystiq. She's a GALECA member and she podcasts regularly about horror on the Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast Network. She can’t live without cats, vintage style, video games, drag queens, or the Oxford comma.
Rachel Shatto, Editor in Chief of PRIDE.com, is an SF Bay Area-based writer, podcaster, and former editor of Curve magazine, where she honed her passion for writing about social justice and sex (and their frequent intersection). Her work has appeared on Dread Central, Elite Daily, Tecca, and Joystiq. She's a GALECA member and she podcasts regularly about horror on the Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast Network. She can’t live without cats, vintage style, video games, drag queens, or the Oxford comma.
