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Born Henry Garfield in Washington D.C., he was enrolled in a prep school. He became involved in the punk scene through his close friend Ian MacKaye (who would later head Minor Threat and Fugazi). He then joined State of Alert, which would release one EP before disbanding. In 1981, his friend Mitch Parker gave him a copy of Black Flag's Nervous Breakdown EP; Garfield soon became a huge fan of them and went to see them in New York CitySkyline, with Statue of Liberty New York, New York" redirects here. For alternate meanings, see New York, New York (disambiguation). New York — officially named City of New York and often called New York City to distinguish it from the state of New York,. At an impromptu show in a bar, he jumped up on stage to sing the song "Clocked In." As vocalist Dez CadenaDez Cadena was the third vocalist and later rhythm guitarist for punk band Black Flag. After leaving the band in 1982 following the Damaged album, he went on to play in DC3. Most recently, Dez toured with the Misfits' 25th Anniversary and " Project 1950" was going to switch to guitarnylon strings. steel strings and more guide dots on the fretboard. A guitar is a stringed musical instrument played with the fingers or a plectrum ( guitar pick). The sound is produced by vibrating strings. Guitars have a body (which is hollow for acousti, the band invited Garfield to practice with the band. They invited him to become their permanent vocalist, and despite some doubts, he accepted. He adopted his nickname, Rollins, as his last name. His large, muscular figure and intense personality made him a perfect fit as their frontman.
Rollins toured and recorded with Black Flag from 1981 until their breakup in 1986. He released a solo album and an ep Chris Haskett. Soon, he added former Gone members Andrew Weiss and Sim Cain, calling the new group the Rollins BandRollins Band is a band led by Henry Rollins. After the breakup of Black Flag, Rollins released two solo albums, Hot Animal Machine and Drive-By Shootings (which was credited to Henrieta Collins and the Wifebeating Childhaters). The albums featured Chris H. They gained popularity through the strength of albums like The End of Silence (1992) and Weight (1994). He also gained roles in movies and television shows (particularly as a VJ on MTV). Rollins is also a successful independent publisher, having been so since he had been with Black Flag, using his own company, Two Thirteen Sixty One.
Throughout the 1990s, he toured as a spoken-word artist, focusing mostly on social topics, as well as recounting his life experiences. His blend of self-deprecating humor and serious discussion of important social issues has gained him great popularity. He has released nine spoken word albums through his 2.13.61 publishing company, which has also released books by Rollins, Joe Cole, Nick Zedd, Nick Cave, and Michael Gira, as well as albums by Rollins Band, Exene Cervenka, The Birthday Party, and Gun Club.
Rollins is an avowed free jazz fan, having released albums by Matthew Shipp and Roscoe Mitchell on his 2.13.61 label. In 1990, Rollins guest hosted a Los Angeles, California college radio program and devoted much of this appearance to saxophone player Albert Ayler's music. [1]
Rollins is also a co-host of the television program Full Metal Challenge on The Learning Channel. In 2004 he became an outspoken human rights activist, most vocally a crusader for gay rights. He has pinpointed the rights for gays to marry as a "vital issue impeding on the rights of Americans today." He was the host of a benefit concert called "WedRocks" to raise money for a pro-gay-marriage organization.
He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
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