S/O Transgenders

[louietunes]

Does anyone else listen to the band Against Me?

I really like them, and the lead singer has this awesome, deep, gravely voice that really captures the tone of their music. Well, recently he announced that he's decided to have gender reassignment surgery.

I'm very happy for him; it's a huge HUGE decision and it must have been extremely difficult for him and his family to come to an agreement (he's married with 2 kids and they're staying together), but the hormones are going to kill his voice! It seems like a silly thing to be upset about compared to what (s)he will go through, but I don't see how their music will survive the transition. I think the band is just going to go away.

No real point to this; just wanted to put it out there.

[alabasterangel]

It might still be a rocking voice.. And good for her!

[louietunes]

Jun 21, 2012 15:28:47 GMT -5 alabasterangel said:

It might still be a rocking voice.. And good for her!

I hope so!

[duff]

Oh wow, what a huge step! I love them - I hope they'll have a good sound still.

[louietunes]

www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-secret-life-of-transgender-rocker-tom-gabel-20120531

The whole story is really inspirational for anyone who doesn't feel like they're really being themselves.

[OrangePixyStix]

I don't think I've heard of the band, but for the fans sake I hope they keep churning out good music, changes or not!