10 of the most powerful gay men in history (With Photos)

3. Sir Elton John

With more than 300 million records sold throughout his 50-year career, Sir Elton John could definitely be considered one of the most powerful gay men in history. He’s known today as the best-selling music artist in the world, and has even won a massive six Grammy awards. Not only is he an inspiration for music lovers around the world, but he’s also a living legend for the gay community. He may not be a military leader (#7) or a civil activist (#2), but he’s certainly made millions of people around the world feel better with his music.