I think this is pretty courageous.Music: Tom Gabel of Against Me! Comes Out as Transgender
BY ROLLING STONE
MAY 8, 2012 | 9:45PM
Against Me! singer Tom Gabel reveals plans to begin living as a woman in the new issue of Rolling Stone. Gabel, who has dealt privately with gender dysphoria for years, will soon begin the process of transition, by taking hormones and undergoing electrolysis treatments.
Gabel will eventually take the name Laura Jane Grace, and will remain married to her wife Heather. "For me, the most terrifying thing about this was how she would accept the news," says Gabel. "But she's been super-amazing and understanding."
Gabel only told a handful of family and friends about her plan to transition before talking to Rolling Stone. Because this is the first time a major rock star has come out as transgender, the singer made a point of speaking openly about it. "I'm going to have embarrassing moments," says Gabel, "and that won't be fun. But that's part of what talking to you is about – is hoping people will understand, and hoping they'll be fairly kind."
The full story of Gabel's transformation is in the latest issue, on newsstands this Friday (May 11th). In it, the singer tells Josh Eells about her history of gender dysphoria, the specifics of the transition process and what becoming Laura Jane Grace will mean for the future of Against Me!
Tom Gabel (of Against Me!) Comes Out as Transgender
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Never heard of them ( the band nor the singer)
Imagine that, a guy from Against Me going on and on about himself. Maybe the band should be called "About Me".
Who Cares?
Imagine that, a guy from Against Me going on and on about himself. Maybe the band should be called "About Me".
Who Cares?
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You're really a cunt. Just had to stop by and say that.dali wrote:Never heard of them ( the band nor the singer)
Imagine that, a guy from Against Me going on and on about himself. Maybe the band should be called "About Me".
Who Cares?
A singer of a fairly well known and respected punk band comes out and makes a life changing decision that will forever affect him and those around him and possibly the perception of his music and career; like it or not, that's big news and it's something that he will inevitably talk about. Grow up and stop being a dick.
Re: Tom Gabel (of Against Me!) Comes Out as Transgender
good luck with that.farrellgirl99 wrote: Gabel will eventually take the name Laura Jane Grace, and will remain married to her wife Heather.
i wonder if his voice will change and if he remains with that band.
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I kind of know someone going through the process....
Married, Kid. The chips don't always fall where you think they will....
I say how couragous! this guy soon to be girl can lose everything
Married, Kid. The chips don't always fall where you think they will....
I say how couragous! this guy soon to be girl can lose everything
Re: Tom Gabel (of Against Me!) Comes Out as Transgender
this is a radio hit for them
Re: Tom Gabel (of Against Me!) Comes Out as Transgender
Never really heard of Against Me either.
But I know that Keith Caputo (Life Of Agony) also changed gender.
But I know that Keith Caputo (Life Of Agony) also changed gender.
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Good on him. There is no worse a lie than living life not as your true self.
Re: Tom Gabel (of Against Me!) Comes Out as Transgender
I saw this, but I wasn't sure it was true. I say good for them, just hope in this case, he doesn't lose his family. It just reminds me of the movie 'Normal'Mescal wrote:Never really heard of Against Me either.
But I know that Keith Caputo (Life Of Agony) also changed gender.
Re: Tom Gabel (of Against Me!) Comes Out as Transgender
"Reinventing Axl Rose" is a really good album. It was their first full length. I don't think anything else ever lived up to it.
Good for Tom, society has definitely become more accepting, but this takes a lot of guts.
Good for Tom, society has definitely become more accepting, but this takes a lot of guts.
Re: Tom Gabel (of Against Me!) Comes Out as Transgender
i think we've all wanted to have a vagina at some point or another.
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I love Against Me!