Orville Peck's 'gay sexual awakening' came from this Marvel superhero
| 02/21/25
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Saddle up with Orville Peck!
Between promoting his latest studio album, Stampede, and preparing to make for his Broadway debut as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, a recent Instagram Q&A from Orville Peck revealed a few other personal things about the masked musician that fans were frequently secretly dying to know.
The questions answered by Peck ranged from how he promotes new music, how long his Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club run will be, whether or not he still skateboards, which designer makes his outfits, and who's responsible for Peck's "gay sexual awakening."
Keep scrolling to see the questions and answers shared by Orville Peck — and make sure to follow the singer on Instagram at @orvillepeck.
What was your marketing strategy for Pony, and how did you reach new listeners?
Orville Peck via Instagram story.
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The Q&A started with a question about Peck's marketing strategy for his first studio album, 2019's Pony, and how he went on to reach new listeners.
Peck replied:
"1. Focus all your energy on making an album that YOU love; 2. Lie to record labels to get them to listen to it; 3. Convince strangers to play in your band; 4. Book your own tour by begging."
How long will you be in 'Cabaret'?
Orville Peck via Instagram story.
Instagram (@orvillepeck)
Peck was asked how long his run in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club will last. The singer responded that he's scheduled to perform between March 31 and July 20.
He also pointed to the KitKat.Club website for fans to get tickets and learn more information about the Broadway production.
Do you still keep a log of the Orville tattoos people get?
Orville Peck via Instagram story.
Instagram (@orvillepeck)
Another inquiring mind asked if Peck still keeps a comprehensive log of tattoos from his fans. The Stampede singer shared the screenshot of an album titled "Tattoos" that seems to have 512 pictures in it.
"Lost count a few years back [smiling face with tear emoji]," he wrote in response.
Who/what was your gay sexual awakening?
Orville Peck via Instagram story.
Instagram (@orvillepeck)
When asked who was responsible for his "gay sexual awakening," Peck replied that it was none other than Gambit — the Marvel superhero and X-Men mutant. Though the singer replied candidly, he also added a "shrugging emoji" in case anyone thought this was a weird or unlikely answer.
Otherwise known as Remy LeBeau, Gambit is a mutant within the Marvel universe. Gambit's first full appearance in the Marvel comic books took place in 1990's Uncanny X-Men #266. While fans have been eagerly anticipating the live-action version of Gambit eventually joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, previous projects for a standalone films and potential inclusions in the movies haven't come to fruition (yet).
Are you ever worried you will run out of horse references for your album names?
Orville Peck via Instagram story.
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One the funniest questions answered by Peck wondered if he ever worried about "running out of horse references for his album names."
The singer replied with the hilarious horse sitting on the front porch meme.
Who designs your outfits?
Orville Peck via Instagram story.
Instagram (@orvillepeck)
Peck also highlighted the designer who's behind making his dazzling outfits: "The ride or die @cathyhahn."
As a Los Angeles-based designer and stylist, Catherine Hahn's work has been worn by numerous artists in different mediums — from television, film, music videos, live performances, and commercials. Besides Peck, Hahn is a frequent collaborator with artists such as Post Malone, Lil Nas X, and Sierra Ferrell, to name a few.
Hahn's collaborations with Peck include the singer's 2022 Out cover referencing Dolly Parton.
Do you still skateboard?
Orville Peck via Instagram story.
Instagram (@orvillepeck)
Other fans wanted to know if Peck still took time to skateboard. Even though the singer responded with a picture of him skateboarding, he wrote over it: "Wrists too important."
Skateboarding can be a tricky hobby for musicians, and it seems like Peck had to make a responsible choice here!
If you could be any tree in the forest, what would you be and why?
Orville Peck via Instagram story.
Instagram (@orvillepeck)
Peck replied with a meme from the 1999 mockumentary film Drop Dead Gorgeous, which includes a scene asking that exact same question.
(If you're wondering, the response is "Dogwood.")
Can you say howdy to my sister Valerie Jean?
Orville Peck via Instagram story.
Instagram (@orvillepeck)
Last but not least, a fan asked Peck to say "howdy."
Peck responded with a picture of his dog and wrote, "howdy."
