Gay, Lesbian Group Honors Michael, Mould
George Michael, Bob Mould, Rufus Wainwright, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blur, Chemical Brothers, Tom Petty, Beastie Boys...
Pop singer George Michael, former Hüsker Dü and
Sugar frontman Bob Mould and singer/songwriter Rufus
Wainwright were among the winners at the third annual Gay and Lesbian
Music Awards, which were presented Monday in New York. Michael won two
awards: Best Pop Song for "Outside," a track from Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Best of George Michael, and Video of the Year for a clip for
"Outside" that mocks his arrest for indecent exposure last year. Mould's
"Who Was Around," from The Last Dog and Pony Show, was named Best
Rock/Alternative Song, and Wainwright's self-titled album won the award
for Best Debut. Folk-pop singer Laura Love's Shum
Ticky was cited as Album of the Year. The awards honor the work of
openly gay and lesbian musicians.