PinkNews.co.uk – Natalie Relph
Lucas Silveira, the lead singer of Canadian rock and roll band The Cliks,has spoken to the press about his experiences as a trans person.
Earlier this year they released their major label debut album Snakehouse with US Tommy Boy Records Silver Label and appeared in gay-orientated True Colours Tour with artists Cyndi Lauper and Erasure.
Mr Silveira is the first transgender artist to be signed to a high-profile label.
He was born as Lillia and by his early twenties had come out as a lesbian.
He was song writing and performing with his band until two years ago when his grandmother died, his father had a stroke, his six-year relationship ended and his band members quit on him.