Plus, the Against Me!
frontwoman previews what’s next for the band
Laura Jane Grace is having a full-circle moment.
Three years ago, the Against Me!
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frontwoman presented Joan Jett & the Blackhearts with the Icon Award at the Alternative Press Music Awards.
[Laughs]Its flattering as f to be given something like that or be acknowledged in that way.
I cant help but be thankful for that.
Its really an honor.
Previous recipients of this award include Marilyn Manson and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts.
Youve graduated into the club.That day I remember so fondly.
My daughters going to come with me for this, so itll be special in that roundabout way too.
Does she understand awards shows?I dont think she fully understands.
Itll be a really fun evening.
That picture is next to a picture ofJayne County.
That is next to a picture ofthe New York Dolls, next to a picture ofCandy Darling.
When I think of icons in a musical setting, I think ofJoe Strummer,Kathleen Hannah.
People who forever changed me musically.
Thats a really awesome thing for the event.
Im really just appreciative that its AP given the relationship Ive had with AP over the years.
But we did have a tumultuous relationship over the years.
I was terrible to them.
I talked s about them.
I was really rude and not cool to them.
I appreciate being given second chances with people.
What are your obligations with this award?
But other than that, we get to play a couple of songs.
I know that within our set were allowed to try and make collaborations happen.
I want to make something cool happen.
I think our only limitations are who can be physically present.
Do you still get starstruck at events like these?Hell yes!
That starstruck-ness creates the opposite of Oh, I want to go talk to these people.
Its like, Oh, Im going to stand here and be terrified in the corner.
I totally called myself Evelyn when I introduced Slash to me and my daughter.
Shes like, Who?
Kids are a little less impressed with that.
It might be hard to pull off using them as your excuse.
Last fall, you were putting out a new album, readying a memoir, juggling producing projects.
How is your 2017 going?
A little calmer, I hope?Yes and no.
Weve been doing epic touring.
This year we were just out with Green Day for a month and a half, which was amazing.
Talk about icons and being really nervous around people!
Im fumbling through a conversation because Im like, Oh my God, youre Billie Joe Armstrong!
After that, its December!
Its good having it like this.
I have my touring year lined up, and I know how to do that.
Its different than writing stuff.
Now theres a little bit of relief where I realized I can give myself a second!
I can just play some shows!
Its a nice place to be.
Im really thankful for it.
