10. Laura Jane Grace

Born Thomas Gabel, the singer of punk band Against Me! came out as transgender earlier this year, a brave move in a subculture that hasn't always been welcoming towards LGBT people. (Fat Mike of NOFX tells us, "The more people who do it, the more people feel comfortable coming out... I think that's going to make it easier for tons of people.")

In her own words: "You feel like you're a deviant, and there is this danger of being caught, and you're terrified... You believe you have a choice in the matter. But it becomes apparent to you, after a while, that you really don't have a choice in the matter... Saying 'I'm a transsexual' completely puts the power of the conversation in your corner. Because after that, what's the worst anyone can do to you?" — to The Guardian