Date of Birth: November 8, 1980
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Laura Jane Grace is an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the punk rock band Against Me!. Born on November 8, 1980, in Fort Benning, Georgia, Grace is a pioneering figure in the punk rock scene. She founded Against Me! in 1997, originally as a solo act, which evolved into a full band by 2001. The band gained widespread recognition and acclaim for its raw sound and politically charged lyrics. In 2012, Laura Jane Grace made headlines when she publicly came out as transgender, becoming one of the most visible transgender musicians in the punk rock community. Her transition and advocacy work have inspired many, adding a deeply personal layer to her music. In 2016, she published a memoir titled “Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock’s Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout,” co-written with music journalist Dan Ozzi, which received critical praise for its candid exploration of her life and experiences.
5 Interesting Facts about Laura Jane Grace
1. Laura Jane Grace was born Thomas James Gabel before transitioning in 2012.
2. Against Me!’s 2014 album “Transgender Dysphoria Blues” deals explicitly with her experiences as a transgender woman.
3. Laura has been an outspoken advocate for transgender rights and has worked with organizations like GLAAD.
4. She has a tattoo of the anarchist symbol on her left shoulder.
5. Laura Jane Grace started playing guitar at the age of 8 and played in several bands before forming Against Me!.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Laura Jane Grace
1. “The feeling of being on stage and having people sing your lyrics back to you is indescribable.”
2. “True freedom is being able to be who you are without fear.”
3. “Music has always been my escape and my way of making sense of the world.”
4. “Coming out as transgender was the scariest and most liberating thing I’ve ever done.”
5. “We all have the power to change our lives and the world around us.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Laura Jane Grace’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Laura Jane Grace has one daughter, Evelyn, who was born in 2009.
Relevant Links
1. [Laura Jane Grace on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Jane_Grace
2. [Against Me!’s Official Website](http://www.againstme.net/
5. [Laura Jane Grace on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/laurajanegrace/
