Jayne County on Lola: A Trans Rocker's Perspective

0:00On March 23rd, James County, the trail blazing trans rocker, recently opened up about her deep connection to the King's classic hit Lola. She first linked the name to Marlene Dietrich's sultry character in the 1930 film The Blue Angel, imagining a vibrant nightlife scene full of diverse characters that imagery stuck with her and even shaped her own music. In her 1979 anthem Wonder Woman, County Name, drops Lola in the lyrics nodding to the song's playful edge. The track itself follows a young guy's unexpected night out, where Lola squeezes him tight and walks like a woman but talks like a man. Many see it as one of Rock's earliest mainstream nods to a trans character, delivered without judgment. County calls Lola a game changer that dragged Rock into the real world of bisexual, gay, and trans people, smashing narrow views. As a trans artist herself, she says it broke important doors wide open. Her enthusiasm highlights the song's lasting power among fans.

1:00While details on recent reactions from Ray Davies and others like Moby are still pending, Lola keeps inspiring new conversations. That wraps music news today, brought to you with AI.