Trans punk rocker to MTV: It doesn’t go away
by QNotes Staff Staff Reports editor@goqnotes.com
Published: June 18, 2012 in Blog
Laura Jane Grace (formerly Tommy Gabel), lead singer of the 15-year-old punk band Against Me!, came out recently as transgender in a touching Rolling Stone interview.
MTV News’ James Montgomery asked a series of questions that covered everything from the reaction of Laura’s family, friends and band mates to the >Rolling Stone article, to her coming to terms with who she really is.
A short preview clip of the interview is below. Be sure to tune into MTV News at mtvnews.com to watch the full interview on June 19.



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