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Henry Rollins

Musician
Forfans of punk/hardcore, spoken-word audiences, rock historians and longtime rollins listeners.
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The Profile

American singer, spoken-word performer, writer and actor; former frontman of Black Flag and later leader of the Rollins Band, known for intense performances and extensive touring.

Born February 13, 1961 as Henry Lawrence Garfield. Former frontman of Black Flag; later led the Rollins Band; active as a spoken-word performer, author and tourer. Mentioned collaborations and documentary work (e.g., with National Geographic) appear in public accounts and in the reviews.

Two positive DeBaser reviews examine Henry Rollins' 1987 Rollins Band debut Hot Animal Machine and a 2012 long-form spoken-word appearance at KU Leuven. Reviewers praise Rollins' intense delivery, lyrical confrontation with American life, and his transition from hardcore frontman to seasoned spoken-word performer. The album review highlights Chris Haskett's guitar work and several notable covers. The live review emphasizes Rollins' storytelling, touring life, and sustained charisma.

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