No, the reason why it is such a hard read is that Henry's depression, self loathing and general hatred to the world is SO palpable that you can feel it wafting off the pages. It isn't the writing that makes it hard, however, I will say that it is all taken from Henry's journal entries so the flow is rough. I think this has been one of the hardest books that I have read in a long time. Rollins has also campaigned for human rights in the United States, promoting gay rights in particular, and tours overseas with the United Service Organizations to entertain American troops. He has hosted numerous radio shows, such as The Henry Rollins Show and Harmony In My Head, and television shows, such as MTV's 120 Minutes and Jackass, along with roles in several films. Since Black Flag, Rollins has embarked on projects covering a variety of media. 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 until 2003 and during 2006. band State of Alert in 1980, Rollins fronted the Californian hardcore punk band Black Flag from 1981 until 1986. His fortunes took a turn for the better when he was offered a chance to join the band Black Flag which established the charismatic youngster as a rock star.Henry Rollins (born Henry Lawrence Garfield often referred to simply as Rollins) is an American singer-songwriter, spoken word artist, author, actor and publisher.Īfter joining the short-lived Washington, D.C. He started off as a member of a band called State of Alert. But he developed a love for music and literature which would pave the way for his future career. His parents separated when he was quite young and he was abused by his mother’s boyfriend which made his childhood very unhappy. Looking at the confident and super successful Henry Rollins today makes it difficult to believe that he was once a shy and insecure teenager who suffered bouts of depression. His vast interests also include campaigning for social and political causes such as LGBT Rights and World Hunger Relief. But that’s not all about him! Rollins is such a talented and multi-faceted personality that it is very difficult to categorize him! For along with being a singer cum songwriter he is also a journalist and an actor who is now hosting radio shows. Henry Rollins is best known as a musician and the founder of the rock group, Rollins Band, which is included among the VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.
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