Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock's Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout
Nov 2016 · Sold by Grand Central Publishing
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One of Billboard’s 100 Greatest Music Books of All Time, “a gem of a rock bio that belongs on a shelf alongside Hammer of the Gods and Get in the Van” (Paste Magazine).
It began when a misbehaving punk teenager named Tom Gabel, armed with nothing but an acoustic guitar and a headful of anarchist politics, landed on a riff. Gabel formed Against Me! and rocketed the band from its scrappy beginnings to a major-label powerhouse that critics have called this generation's The Clash. Since its inception in 1997, Against Me! has been one of punk's most influential modern bands, but also one of its most divisive. With every notch the four-piece climbed in their career, they gained new fans while infuriating their old ones.
But underneath the public turmoil, something much greater occupied Gabel—a secret kept for 30 years. Through a troubled childhood, delinquency, and struggles with drugs, Gabel was on a punishing search for identity. Not until May of 2012 did a Rolling Stone profile finally reveal it: Gabel is a transsexual, and would from then on be living as a woman under the name Laura Jane Grace.
More than a typical music memoir, Tranny is an inside look at one of the most remarkable stories in the history of rock.
“Grace provides a valuable starting point for a conversation to broaden the understanding of, and empathy for, trans people.” —Joan Jett
“A powerful, disarmingly honest portrait.” —Entertainment Weekly
“The real power of Tranny comes from Grace's journal entries, which tell the real-time story of a quest for self that winds through addiction, divorce, and, ultimately, action to address the agonizing dysphoria.” —The New York Times Book Review
It began when a misbehaving punk teenager named Tom Gabel, armed with nothing but an acoustic guitar and a headful of anarchist politics, landed on a riff. Gabel formed Against Me! and rocketed the band from its scrappy beginnings to a major-label powerhouse that critics have called this generation's The Clash. Since its inception in 1997, Against Me! has been one of punk's most influential modern bands, but also one of its most divisive. With every notch the four-piece climbed in their career, they gained new fans while infuriating their old ones.
But underneath the public turmoil, something much greater occupied Gabel—a secret kept for 30 years. Through a troubled childhood, delinquency, and struggles with drugs, Gabel was on a punishing search for identity. Not until May of 2012 did a Rolling Stone profile finally reveal it: Gabel is a transsexual, and would from then on be living as a woman under the name Laura Jane Grace.
More than a typical music memoir, Tranny is an inside look at one of the most remarkable stories in the history of rock.
“Grace provides a valuable starting point for a conversation to broaden the understanding of, and empathy for, trans people.” —Joan Jett
“A powerful, disarmingly honest portrait.” —Entertainment Weekly
“The real power of Tranny comes from Grace's journal entries, which tell the real-time story of a quest for self that winds through addiction, divorce, and, ultimately, action to address the agonizing dysphoria.” —The New York Times Book Review
One of Billboard’s 100 Greatest Music Books of All Time, “a gem of a rock bio that belongs on a shelf alongside Hammer of the Gods and Get in the Van” (Paste Magazine).
It began when a misbehaving punk teenager named Tom Gabel, armed with nothing but an acoustic guitar and a headful of anarchist...
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Gail Garcia
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February 17, 2017
I loved Against Me! and was very drawn to Tom Gabel prior to his transition to Laura Jane Grace, now that I've read this book I'm enlightened and feel remorse for her struggle and felt her attempts to control the band only because she felt it was the only control she had. I will admit I seen her ego fly high, but as she grew older I see herself reflecting and drawing back to the board to define just who she wants to be as an adult. Worth the read!
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A Google user
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August 4, 2017
I wasn't sure what to expect when I started reading the book. I hoped to find some insights on life and I found the most important lesson of all. Always be true to yourself and don't hide from your true self. This book has changed my life and was the kick in the pants to figure out who I am. Thank you Laura for sharing your journey.
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Simon McMullen
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January 8, 2017
I can't think of book that I've read that has given me the feelings Grace and Ozzi have in their book 'Tranny'. I was beyond excited when she announced she would be writing a book (with Dan Ozzi, no less!!), I was ecstatic to get a hold of it (thanks Mom), and I was reluctant to put it down; it's just that good. Read this book when you have the chance, because you won't regret a single moment.
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About the author
Laura Jane Grace is a transgender musician best known as the founder, lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of the punk rock band Against Me!. Since coming out as transgender in a 2012 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, she has become an outspoken advocate for transgender awareness. She has a daughter and lives in Chicago.
Dan Ozzi is a New York-based writer and has served as the editor of VICE's music site, Noisey.
Dan Ozzi is a New York-based writer and has served as the editor of VICE's music site, Noisey.
Laura Jane Grace is a transgender musician best known as the founder, lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of the punk rock band Against Me!. Since coming out as transgender in a 2012 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, she has become an outspoken advocate for transgender awareness. She has a...
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