Henry Rollins
7:00 PM on Tuesday Mar. 23rd, 2010
Bronson Centre Theatre, 211 Bronson Ave
7:00 PM on Tuesday Mar. 23rd, 2010
Bronson Centre Theatre, 211 Bronson Ave
American punk rock legend Henry Rollins has set out on a spoken word tour set to hit Ottawa on March 23, 2010
Inspired by punk recordings by groups such as The Sex Pistols and The Clash, two young teenagers in Washington DC would have their lives changed forever in the early 80s. As the boss of Dischord and the leader of Fugazi Ian MacKaye inspired a generation of hardcore kids; however, his close friend and punk ally Henry Rollins was to have an arguably greater influence.
Black Flag were already well known when Rollins auditioned to become their vocalist. Led by guitarist Greg Ginn, their brutal take on punk's legacy was quickly labelled 'hardcore' by the underground press. But in Henry Rollins they seemed to find a focus point for their anger, frustration and energy. The definitive Black Flag frontman, the singer's lyrics spoke of a deep personal disgust as well as an anger at the stifling authorities. After the dissolution of Black Flag the singer formed his own group, working on a variety of projects. Turning his hand to writing, Henry Rollins became an unlikely literary pin up with a series of dense confessional books. Forming his own publishing house, perhaps Henry Rollins most evocative text is his account of his time in Black Flag. Titled 'Get in the Van' it is an inspiring tale of life lived on the fringes of American society.
Rollins has risen above the music scene as a publisher (2.13.16), actor (Sons Of Anarchy, The Devil’s Tomb, Heat, Johnny Mnemonic) and host of his own talk show on the Independent Film Channel.
Inspired by punk recordings by groups such as The Sex Pistols and The Clash, two young teenagers in Washington DC would have their lives changed forever in the early 80s. As the boss of Dischord and the leader of Fugazi Ian MacKaye inspired a generation of hardcore kids; however, his close friend and punk ally Henry Rollins was to have an arguably greater influence.
Black Flag were already well known when Rollins auditioned to become their vocalist. Led by guitarist Greg Ginn, their brutal take on punk's legacy was quickly labelled 'hardcore' by the underground press. But in Henry Rollins they seemed to find a focus point for their anger, frustration and energy. The definitive Black Flag frontman, the singer's lyrics spoke of a deep personal disgust as well as an anger at the stifling authorities. After the dissolution of Black Flag the singer formed his own group, working on a variety of projects. Turning his hand to writing, Henry Rollins became an unlikely literary pin up with a series of dense confessional books. Forming his own publishing house, perhaps Henry Rollins most evocative text is his account of his time in Black Flag. Titled 'Get in the Van' it is an inspiring tale of life lived on the fringes of American society.
Rollins has risen above the music scene as a publisher (2.13.16), actor (Sons Of Anarchy, The Devil’s Tomb, Heat, Johnny Mnemonic) and host of his own talk show on the Independent Film Channel.