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Henry Rollins is an American singer-songwriter, spoken word artist, writer, comedian,publisher, actor, and radio DJ. After performing for the short-lived Washington D.C.-based band State of Alert in 1980, Rollins fronted the California hardcore punk band Black Flag from August 1981 until mid-1986. Following the band's breakup, Rollins soon established the record label and publishing company 2.13.61 to release his spoken word albums, as well as forming the Rollins Band, which toured with a number of lineups from 1987 until 2003, and during 2006. Since Black Flag, Rollins has embarked on projects covering a variety of media. He has hosted numerous radio shows, such as Harmony in My Head on Indie 103, and television shows such as The Henry Rollins Show, MTV's 120 Minutes, and Jackass. He had a recurring dramatic role in the second season of Sons of Anarchy and has also had roles in several films. Rollins has also campaigned for various political causes in the United States, including promoting LGBT rights, World Hunger Relief, and an end to war in particular, and tours overseas with the United Service Organizations to entertain American troops.

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Latest Videos Henry Rollins: Education is the End of Disaster Capitalism Henry Rollins says “let’s make college tuition either free or really low and if you have a country full of whip-crack smart people you have a country the rest of […] ▸ 5 min — with Henry Rollins

Latest Videos Back to School with Punkle Henry (Rollins) The legendary punk rocker offers some advice to today’s youth. ▸ 4 min — with Henry Rollins

Latest Videos Henry Rollins’ 3 Rules For Success As An Artist/Entrepreneur So you want to be Henry Rollins, kid? Bad news. The job’s already taken. The good news is that following Henry’s three golden rules gives you strong odds of success […] ▸ 7 min — with Henry Rollins

Latest Videos Henry Rollins: Music Is Powerful, but It Can’t Stop a War Music has amazing inspirational powers, says former Black Flag frontman Henry Rollins – but only collective action can stop a war or change a government. ▸ 3 min — with Henry Rollins

Latest Videos Henry Rollins: The Myth of Online Transparency The Godfather of DIY Punk says that the internet has opened up new worlds of instantaneous communication, and new opportunities for media and governments to obscure and evade the truth. ▸ 5 min — with Henry Rollins

Latest Videos Henry Rollins: The One Decision that Changed My Life Forever The former Black Flag frontman opens up about his early life and the risks he took to get where he is today. ▸ 7 min — with Henry Rollins

Latest Videos Henry Rollins on Gay Marriage: “Homophobia is an Endangered Species” Why are some Americans so strongly opposed to gay marriage? Henry Rollins is convinced that not so many people are actually opposed. Instead he sees it as a fundraising tool for small fringe groups. ▸ 8 min — with Henry Rollins

Latest Videos America, Meet the Rest of the World As our world becomes increasingly intertwined and amorphous, and American interests involve more external players than before, it is important that we make an effort to immerse ourselves in different […] ▸ 8 min — with Henry Rollins

Latest Videos What is Punk? Punk isn’t about mohawks or studded leather, says Henry Rollins – it’s about resistance to tyranny in any form. ▸ 2 min — with Henry Rollins

Latest Videos Henry Rollins’ Letter to a Young American (Pt. 2) Henry Rollins advises the youth to take a heroic stance in these turbulent times. ▸ 2 min — with Henry Rollins

Latest Videos Henry Rollins’ Letter to a Young American (Pt. 1) Henry Rollins’ advice on discipline, self-reliance, and overcoming obstacles. ▸ 4 min — with Henry Rollins

Latest Videos Henry Rollins for President Henry envisions his first days in office. ▸ 2 min — with Henry Rollins