In the newest issue of Rolling Stone, Tom Gabel, the lead singer of punk band Against Me!, has announced his plan to live as a woman, and will soon begin the transition process.
The first big-time rockstar to make such a move, Gabel has talked candidly about the change, saying he will take the name Laura Jane Grace, and he’s actually been dealing with gender dysphoria for years. His current wife, Heather, is said to be supporting him and that they will remain married.
This is a big move for many in the world struggling with the same issues, especially after North Carolina chose to rule against gay marriage, and his fans have had plenty of supportive words to say on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/#!/samdzimmerman/status/200279646577770496
https://twitter.com/#!/mls626/status/200279534216552449
https://twitter.com/#!/BcnMars/status/200279531980992512
https://twitter.com/#!/jennyowenyoungs/status/200272977407918084
https://twitter.com/#!/rachfran/status/200279274970808320
Even celebrities and other musicians have given credit to Tom Gabel for his bravery, and they also took their Twitters to speak their minds:
https://twitter.com/#!/m_shinoda/status/200272264590131202
https://twitter.com/#!/gaslightanthem/status/200102227455655937
https://twitter.com/#!/_StrikeAnywhere/status/200049866922143744
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