Henry Rollins rules on the road.
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Went to see the nephew-kids and family and due to the wife eye surgery/altitude restrictions, took the long way to avoid change in altitude. Brutal drive, great visit.
On the road, Henry is the man. He'll get you there and back. I read Do I Come Here Often along the way. Total honesty, total integrity, great stories, no B.S.
Henry's the man.
On the road, Henry is the man. He'll get you there and back. I read Do I Come Here Often along the way. Total honesty, total integrity, great stories, no B.S.
Henry's the man.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.
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"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
Like now- totally exhausted from this trip, feeling my age, trying to catch up at work, and just want to rest. Reading a little Henry is fuel in the tank.
Maybe someone can help, I would love to hear it again..
He talked about punching a fan for spitting on him at a show and being molested as a kid.. a bus driver was involved, dont remember if he was the molester or the guy the helped him..
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My husband has great stories about Henry from when my husband was a teenager... My husband would hunt down the "van" whenever Black Flag was in Ann Arbor. Hubby would knock on the window and wake Henry up to get an autograph - it always ended up being a great story. One time, Henry used a ballpoint pen to sign hubby's Black Flag skateboard, hubby wanted something more substantial, so he ran to the local record shop to get a Sharpie, went back and woke him up again and said can you sign it bigger? Henry drew a circle with a line through his previous autograph and then signed again with the Sharpie! That skateboard hangs on our wall today!
Another time, hubby waited in line at Schoolkids Records for an autograph, right behind one of the members of MC5
To this day, I am amazed at the patience Henry showed!
Thanks for reading, I just love these stories...
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One of my favourite Henry Stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOjjY-Pp_og
There is always good wisdom in this forum. I am so greatful I've got to find out about this guy. It made my day, and my wife's too.
This video was hilarious, so were a bunch of others that we watched today. Trans-siberian train was particularly interesting for us, certainly.
We also got to watch the 50-year birthday show in DC. It was more of a wise-man telling stories and giving life lessons than a stand-up comedy performance. But we still dug it.
Thanks guys.
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He can be very dynamic. He's like a stand up comedian, political activist, travel blogger and a teacher all rolled into one. Live in the Conversation Pit is a great DVD if anyone is looking for a jump point but there are many many shows available on DVD/CD/MP3 to buy/steal. I've only had the priviledge to see him perform once a couple of years ago but you can be sure I'll be buying tickets next time he comes to my country. The Trans-siberian story is great too
Terrifically well said, Digital Twilight! Here a link that contains Rollins true story, "The Iron". I'm not a weight lifter- I'd rather do stretching and/or yoga- but the gist of this story is that ultimately each one of us must find our own source of strength in order to carry on. I read this story from time to time when I feel the need to hack rather than pack and keep moving forward. It's a gem:
http://www.oldtimestrongman.com/strengt ... ry-rollins
Still, I decided to pass up on his spoken word shows for the time being, since I felt I kept getting a bit much of the same eventually.
Yet Henry is a man on a mission. His continuous drive and unfailing energy is mindboggling. Case in point, who here can manage a three-hour rant with as little as a couple of sips of water night after night.. .
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He did a show in the UK once and I believe he just said he's gonna stay here and talk until you all leave
Thanks for that, I've never read that one.
well you know Ive got nothing to add here.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
I am currently reading "Before the Chop," a collection of his weekly columns for the LA Weekly. His enthusiasm is infectious. Can't wait for him to go on tour again.
I love that book. I thought it would have been more political ramblings instead about music but it's great all the same. A great read for any music fan. I've also discovered some great bands through that book. The Eddy Current Suppression Ring are amazing, check out the album Primary Colours.
One I don't have! Have to track one down- thanks for the tip!
The best show was the Benefit for the WM3 he did here when the CD Rise Above was released. He has always been a awesome person.