#45: Bob Mould
Year They Came Out of the Closet: 1994
Bob Mould is an American musician, singer, and songwriter best known as a founding member of Hüsker Dü and later Sugar. His work helped shape alternative rock, influencing generations of artists with its emotional intensity and raw sound.

Mould came out after establishing his career, later reflecting on the challenges of navigating punk and rock scenes while closeted. His honesty deepened appreciation for his music, which often explored vulnerability, identity, and inner conflict.
