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Early life. Rollins was born Henry Lawrence Garfield in Washington, D.C., on February 13, 1961, the only child of Iris and Paul Garfield. [2] [3] [4] [5] His mother is of Irish descent, [6] and his father was from a Jewish family. [7]
Feb 14, 2019 · Henry Rollins on the Music of His Life. The 58-year-old punk icon and master of intensity talks about the songs and artists that have meant the most to him—John Coltrane, Isaac Hayes, Ted...
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May 31, 2024 · Early Life and Education. Henry Rollins was born on February 13, 1961, in Washington, D.C. His real name is Henry Lawrence Garfield. Growing up, Rollins faced numerous challenges and struggled with depression, using music as an outlet for his emotions.
Feb 22, 2023 · Henry Rollins says that the racial tensions which characterised his hometown of Washington D.C. in the late 70s shaped his political values from a young age.
In fact, he “officially” retired from music some 15 years ago. But that doesn’t stop him from still getting up on the stage. Something of an artistic renaissance man, Rollins has over the decades immersed himself in acting, writing, photography and performing spoken word, among other pursuits.
Dec 23, 1993 · Whether he likes it or not, Rollins has become a kind of alterna-guru – the sort of father figure that Vedder calls for friendly advice and whose no-nonsense attitude toward his art and life...
More than 25 years ago, Henry Rollins made a name for himself as the frenzied, tattooed front man for the hardcore punk band Black Flag. While many of his contemporaries have long since disappeared from the stage, Rollins is still performing.
