Elton John dishes on his legacy & encourages queer people to fight political 'hostility'

There's no living legend quite like Elton John.With plenty of accolades under his belt and millions of records of sold worldwide, the EGOT winner has gone beyond just entertaining his fans across the globe.Alongside his husband David Furnish, John has spent his life advocating for equality and raising crucial funds to save lives and eradicate HIV through the Elton John AIDS Foundation.Now, the talented musician is continuing to give back by teaming up with iHeartMedia and Procter & Gamble (P&G) on the Elton John Impact Awards. Just in time for Pride Month, the initiative honors icons, trailblazers, and allies who have made significant contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. Jonathan Bailey, Laverne Cox, Orville Peck, and Chappell Roan are just a few names being recognized this year.As political hostility continues to gain momentum against queer people around the world, the Elton John Impact Awards are being presented as a podcast series to reach more people at a pivotal time in history.In an exclusive interview with Out, the iconic husbands open up on the need for visibility, fervent Pride, and what they hope their legacy will be as their impact continues to touch millions of fans. See on Instagram Elton and David, congratulations on the Elton John Impact Awards. You've done such incredible work with the Elton John AIDS Foundation over the years. Elton, why did you want to launch the Impact Awards?I have spent my life watching people be punished for being themselves. Artists, activists, ordinary people who just wanted to live openly. The Elton John Impact Awards exist because that courage deserves to be named and celebrated, not just assumed. We want to shine a light on the people who made it easier for everyone who came after them and make clear that the work isn't finished.David, you're honoring so many incredible LGBTQ+ icons in the industry today including Jonathan Bailey, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, Billie Jean King, Orville Peck, and Chappell Roan. Why was