Josh Kiszka.Photo:Erika Goldring/Getty
Erika Goldring/Getty
Greta Van Fleetfrontman Josh Kiszka is discussing his sexuality publicly for the first time.
“Where I’ve settled a home in Tennessee, legislators are proposing bills that threaten the freedom of love,” Kiszka, 27, began on Instagram. “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.““These issues are especially close to my heart as I’ve been in a loving, same-sex relationship with my partner for the past eight years. Those close to me are well aware, but it’s important to me to share publicly.”
He continued, “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. In response to the exceptional support from my last post, I wanted to share how we can all continue to advocate for this valiant cause.”
The “Light My Love” singer added that the “LGBTQ+ community is a cultural pillar” that’s “constantly championing positivity and acceptance through art, music, literature, film, and most importantly, legislation.”
Greta Van Fleet.Kevin Winter/Getty
Kevin Winter/Getty
He concluded, “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.”
One bill in question is a restrictive drag bill that wasdeemed unconstitutionalearlier this month. U.S. District Court Judge Thomas L. Parker found that it violates freedom of speech protections.
Inhis ruling, Parker, 60, said that the law, which Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed back in March, is both “unconstitutionally vague and substantially overbroad.”
Meanwhile, in April, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s new law banning transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming care, perthe AP.
Kiszka is a member of Greta Van Fleet, a rock band that formed in Frankenmuth, Michigan, in 2012. His band members include twin brother Jake, brother Sam and Danny Wagner.
In July, the band is set to release their third studio albumStarcatcher. To gear up for the release, they dropped a performance video for their new track “Farewell for Now” last week.
source: people.com
