Jon Savage, music critic: ‘Being a straight man seemed boring to me, hence my interest in punk’

Jon Savage, a prominent music critic and author, explores the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and popular culture in his new book, 'The Secret Public.' He reflects on his experiences as a gay man in the music industry and discusses the evolution of queer representation in music from the 1950s to the late 1970s. Savage emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural and political context surrounding music, highlighting figures like David Bowie and the Village People. He critiques the backlash against LGBTQ+ rights and stresses the need for acceptance and understanding in society.