I don't know how many might be offended by my statement but its defianetley not my intention to offend anyone who might be a fan of his but I just have to say he seems like one major ahole, especially when he decides to open his mouth to trash whatever artist he feels like on that day. Since when is this guy an authority on every music artist that he can state whether their musically worthy or not as if his opinion is absolute fact? The guy is just arrogant and has some serious issues with bashing anyone he who doesnt fit into whatever he thinks is 'real' music.

I also saw him performing on 'Saturday Night Live' a few years ago and all he was doing was performing shirtless so he could show off all of his big muscles and tats and barefoot and screaming into the mike(oh hes such a badass performer isnt he?). Sorry but not my OPINION as to what talent is but of course unlike Henry I could be wrong.

Once again I dont mean to offend anyone who is a big fan of Rollins but the guy to me is just the definition of an arrogant ASSHOLE!

No offence caused here. I've been a Rollins fan since Black Flag, but I understand he's something of an acquired taste.

His career is split between music (or "screaming and flashing his tats" if you prefer), and spoken word/stand-up shows. His musical talents are somewhat limited and only really come to the fore when he's backed by the right musicians. With the latter he can be very very funny and occasionally incisive.

As for his being an asshole - I have it on good authority, from a couple of people who've met him socially, that he pretty much defines the word.

That said, I admire Rollins' resolutely independent approach - he publishes his own books and releases his own CDs, via his website 21361.com. Mind you, the books are really crap.
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I don't care about his music, but only is body!
[Edited 12/5/06 1:20am]

no offence taken, you're perfectly entitled to feel that way...

I'm a huge Henry fan,though, ever since I saw a spoken word tour years ago now in Sydney - he was HILARIOUS I'd never heard of him before heard of Black Flag but hadn't heard any music... he blew me away he's fantastic live. not a huge fan of Black Flag, still, but definately am a big fan of Henry himself

Natisse said:

George Michael fans have VERY diverse taste in music. Rollins's best albums are "Weight" (features his one chart hit - "Liar") and "The End of Silence". The ones before are worth checking out too, but only if you actually find yourself loving the sound of a big angry guy yelling at you about how he hates himself. Oh, and there's a rare live album from the "End of Silence" tour called "Electro-Convulsive Therapy", which is superb.

Of the spoken word albums, my favourite is The Boxed Life (some of it recorded in Oz). Very VERY funny.

I always see him whenever he comes to London.

Shapeshifter said:

I have very eclectic taste ...and next time he comes to London if it's before April let me know? I've been keeping an eye out but haven't seen anything at all

MikeMatronik said:

Black Flag's Damaged is one of the few American hardcore records I've ever had time for.

he reeks of jerkness, but i can't help but be in favor of him. i think he's motivated a bunch of kids to go beyond listening to loud crunchy music and pick up a book or start writing out their thoughts. can't fault that. i really like the way henry rollins has formed his career. whether i like the guy as a person or not, i don't know. never met the guy. stood behind him at an ATM once. he's a short little thing.

Anx said:

yup!!!

You think youre gonna to live your life alone
In darkness
And seclusion
Yeah I know
Youve been out there
Tried to mix with those animals
And it just left you full of humiliated confusion
So you stagger back home
And wait for nothing
But the solitary refinement of your room spits you back out onto the street
And now youre desperate
And in need of human contact
And then
You meet me
And you whole world changes
Because everything I say is everything youve ever wanted to hear
So you drop all your defenses and you drop all your fears
And you trust me completely
Im perfect
In every way
Cause I make you feel so strong and so powerful inside
You feel so lucky
But your ego obscures reality
And you never bother to wonder why
Things are going so well
You wanna know why?
Cause Im a liar
Yeah Im a liar
Ill tear your mind out
Ill burn your soul
Ill turn you into me
Ill turn you into me
Cause Im a liar, a liar
A liar, a liar

Ill hide behind a smile
And understanding eyes
And Ill tell you things that you already know
So you can say
I really identify with you, so much
And all the time that youre needing me
Is just the time that Im bleeding you
Dont you get it yet?
Ill come to you like an affliction
And Ill leave you like an addiction
Youll never forget me
You wanna know why?
Cause Im a liar
Yeah Im a liar
Ill rip your mind out
Ill burn your soul
Ill turn you into me
Ill turn you into me
Cause Im a liar, a liar
Liar, liar, liar, liar

I dont know why I feel the need to lie
And cause you so much pain
Maybe its something inside
Maybe its something I cant explain
Cause all I do
Is mess you up and lie to you
Im a liar
Oh, I am a liar

If youll give me one more chance
I swear that I will never lie to you again
Because now I see the destructive power of a lie
Theyre stronger than truth
I cant believe I ever hurt you
I swear
I will never to you lie again, please
Just give me one more chance
I will never lie to you again
I swear
That I will never tell a lie
I will never tell a lie
No, no
Ha ha ha ha ha hah haa haa haa haaa
Sucker
Sucker!
Oh, sucker
I am a liar
Yeah, I am a liar
Yeah I like it
I feel good
Ohh I am a liar
Yeah
I lie
I lie
I lie
Oh, I lie
Oh I lie
I lie
Yeah
Ohhh Im a liar
I lie
Yeah
I like it
I feel good
Ill lie again
And again
Ill lie again and again
And Ill keep lying
I promise

minneapolisgenius said:

That photo is killer

I don't know much about him, I catch his IFC show when I can. His rants are interesting

Anx said:

Rollins is 6 ft 1 ... in heels.
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Shapeshifter said:

he is?

Shapeshifter said:

those are some big ass heels.

Anx said:

Actually, Rollins is about my height - 5 ft 10. Which must make you a beanpole, Anx.
[Edited 12/5/06 6:06am]

Shapeshifter said:

are you kidding me? where did you get this info?

Natisse said:

I saw him at a stand-up show in 1992 and met him at a book signing afterwards. He's about 5 ft 10. Which is my height. And which must make you a beanpole too.

Shapeshifter said:

hon I'm only 4 foot 10

Shapeshifter said:

or else it makes you a smurf.

Anx said:

Mate, I'm a damn colossus!

Natisse said:

But you're big on personality.

Shapeshifter said:

ALL I KNOW IS, i was behind the man in an ATM line in the east village once, and both my companion and myself couldn't get over what a little compact thing he was. he was like 5'4" or so. i mean, i'm only 5'9", so when i think someone's little, i mean business.

Shapeshifter said:

aww

Anx said:

Are you sure it was him? He's got the Black Flag barcode tattooed on the back of his neck and a mole on the side - or is it a tattoo of a mole? 5 ft 4 sounds a tad small. Unless he was in platforms when I saw him. Glam Henry!

People do shrink as they get older. I was 6 ft 4 last week.
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Shapeshifter said:

i know those tats well, believe me. it's hard to confuse anyone with him. it was him. he was built, but he was a little guy.

i used to have a big ol' crush on him until my mom disclosed she had a crush on him too, and that was just creepy so i let her have him. now that he's going grey, though...i might have to fight to get custody back.

Anx said:

I've never been behind him in an ATM line but I believe he's small - anyone that angry, that vocal, that buff... he's fucking short man

CalhounSq said:

Hulk Hogan is NOT a short man.

Shapeshifter said:

Okay... but it's usually the short ones that have so much to prove

Look @ me! Notice me! Listen to me! ME.Org!!!

CalhounSq said: