Patrick Haggerty

Patrick Haggerty

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1944 -

Occupation

Entertainment

Description

Lead singer of the country music band 'Lavender Country', considered one of the first gay country music bands. Discharged from the navy in 1966 for being gay. Later became an artist and an activist with the local chapter of the Gay Liberation Front.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/apr/10/country-music-gay-stars-kicking-closet-door-lavender-country
• http://www.out.com/entertainment/music/2014/03/24/lavender-country-uncovering-first-gay-country-album

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