Henry Rollins
Hardcore punk, Musical Artist
1961 –
Who is Henry Rollins?
Henry Rollins is an American musician, writer, journalist, publisher, actor, radio host, spoken word artist, and activist. He is now hosting a radio show and doing speaking tours.
After performing for the short-lived Washington D.C.-based band State of Alert in 1980, Rollins fronted the California hardcore punk band Black Flag from August 1981 until mid-1986. Following the band's breakup, Rollins established the record label and publishing company 2.13.61 to release his spoken word albums, as well as forming the Rollins Band, which toured with a number of lineups from 1987 until 2003, and during 2006.
Since Black Flag disbanded, Rollins has hosted numerous radio shows, such as Harmony in My Head on Indie 103, and television shows such as The Henry Rollins Show, MTV's 120 Minutes, and Jackass. He had a recurring dramatic role in the second season of Sons of Anarchy and has also had roles in several films. Rollins has also campaigned for various political causes in the United States, including promoting LGBT rights, World Hunger Relief, and an end to war in particular.
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- Born
- Feb 13, 1961
Washington, D.C. - Also known as
- Henry Garfield
- Henry Lawrence Garfield
- Henrietta Collins
- Hank
- Rollins
- Black Flag
- Parents
- Religion
- Atheism
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Bullis School
- American University
- Lived in
- Washington, D.C.
- California
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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