Henry Lawrence Garfield (born February 13, 1961), known professionally as Henry Rollins, is an American musician, singer, actor, presenter, comedian, and activist. He hosts a weekly radio show on KCRW, is a regular columnist for Rolling Stone Australia, and was a regular columnist for LA Weekly.
After performing in the short-lived band State of Alert in 1980, Rollins fronted the California hardcore punk band Black Flag from 1981 to 1986. Following the band’s breakup, he established the record label and publishing company 2.13.61 to release his spoken word albums, and formed the Rollins Band, which toured with a number of lineups from 1987 to 2003 (and again in 2006).
Rollins has hosted numerous radio shows, such as Harmony in My Head on Indie 103, and television shows such as The Henry Rollins Show, 120 Minutes, and Jackass. He had recurring dramatic roles in the second season of Sons of Anarchy, in the final seasons of the animated series The Legend of Korra as Zaheer, and has also had roles in several films. He has campaigned for various political causes in the United States, including the promotion of LGBT rights, World Hunger Relief, the West Memphis Three, and an end to all war.
instruments played
Vocals
Associated Acts
Black Flag Rollins Band The Flaming Lips State of Alert Iggy Pop Mother Superior The Ruts Minor Threat
Genres
Hardcore punk alternative metal spoken word
Labels
2.13.61 SST
Occupation
Musician singer actor comedian speaker author television presenter activist
Website
Years Active
1980 present
Name
Henry Rollins
Nationality
United States of America