What would Henry do? Say yes. Show up. Be on time. Try new things. Dont be afraid to look foolish or fail. Be respectful. Be authentic. Be grateful. Be humble. Give it every ounce of your being. We all need to learn from Henry Rollins.
This is such an absolutely out of touch message. It was funny to see Henry essentially brag about coming up in a long gone golden age, things that most hard working young people will have no shot at. The Hollywood writer's strike is right there, record sales are a thing that left almost 20 years ago now although royalties for those people are not, being an author is generally no longer a career. The 70 and 80s are over and it would be great if Henry could connect his life experience to today's reality
Seriously. Not a thing. On numerous occasions over the years, I've spent time with him post-show. You'd be hard-pressed to find a celebrity who is more sincere and genuinely humbled by his fans than he is.
Saw his for his show in Melbourne. Man 62 years old, just goes for 2 + hours with rapid fire oration, no stool, no rest, not even a glass of water. Just hard as hell. Such a legend
He’s tried to explain why he never drinks during a show: he doesn’t want to break the tension, he’s scared that everybody might get up and leave if he bends down to grab a bottle of water. It doesn’t make a lot of sense, it’s some kind of compulsive thing. He really should take a few sips every now and then, not drinking doesn’t make him more authentic.
I walked up to Henry Rollins and gave him a birthday card (on his birthday) before a show in South Florida (early 2000s). He yelled at me to fuck off (because he was already late to his show from other people stopping to talk to him). I proceeded to fuck off. By the time I made it to the box office, the show was sold out. I was fairly bummed out. I guess my ex-GF snuck our names and my address on a business card into the birthday card envelope I made him. A few weeks later, I received a very kind and thoughtful postcard from Henry. His handwriting is just as meticulous and intense as he is. This is one of my most fondest memories.
It's easy to wake up every day and recognize when things are wrong and get pissed off at it. What is harder is to realize that the change can only come from within, whether it be personal, corporate, or governmental. I think anyone that is fed up with their situation and the world around them. Some look for the hard solutions, while others simply medicate in whichever way they see fit. (I'm more of the latter than former, though not destructively, thankfully.) Justin Brannan of Indecision said (paraphrasing) that hardcore is about throwing rocks at the building, but he realized that if he wanted it to change, he needed to be inside the building. He ran for and has been serving as City Councilman for the Bay Ridge neighborhood in Brooklyn, NYC where he grew up. Henry has the same type of mentality; yeah, I'm pissed, but how can I change that? An amazing individual who has had an amazing life.
Kindness of heart personified. If he really had ever anger deep inside he definitely spilled it all out loud till no remain was left inside and turned out purified. I owe a lot to this man. I just wish I could do the 1% of what he did. He is one of the very few who can give life lessons and you sip'em with utter attention and gratitude. A special human being, one of a kind! Thanks Henry!
Got a chance to see Henry do a spoken word show in Florida about a year or two ago. I couldn’t believe I was actually able to cross paths with someone who has really inspired me, most of my idols passed away before I learned about them. Still doing my best to get a band of my own going
Australia fucking sucks, we're a step away from full blown dystopia. Sold out by our own government in every significant aspect of living, just ask any citizen that has lived here for more than 20 years
His rock show on KCRW was such a help during quarantine. He introduced me to Idles, Amyl and the Sniffers, and other great music. He’s one of the coolest dudes on earth, hands down.
He looks great. Dude jars memories of watching him in the music video/song Liar back in Malta on mtv in 1994. He was really big internationally back then. Lots of charisma.
It’s really incredible to see Henry become such a humble human being as he keeps getting older. I saw him twice in the past couple years and he’s such an incredible, wholesome person but he definitely keeps his intensity on the frontline as he always has.
The man is a proper bona fide rock star. What he did with the Ruts, in the benefit gig for Paul Fox was just majestic. Thanks for that mate. Regards and respect from the UK
Saw him at a bar venue basically 25 years ago playing w the Rollins band. I have seen everyone. From tool to meshugah and every metal , groove metal act Inbetween. His stage presence and intensity was something I will take to my grave
He isn't narcissistic as people think he is. .he is truly self made and came from truly humble beginnings. I absolutely do not see eye to eye with him on his politics but respect him immensely as a,motivational speaker. Hank's yer man.
@@jlfvrsDo you really think someone who idolizes Henry Rollins is going around with fascistic ideals? How about I clarify. I admire Henry and try to emulate his outlook on motivation and sticking to your guns in standing by what you believe in. Integrity and personal accountability and looking out for those close to you and those who are oppressed.
I definitely don't agree with all of Henry's ideas, but I find him so personable, smart, and interesting that I'm always willing to listen to what he has to say. A really stand up guy and super talented in music and acting. Henry keep being you sir. Much respect.
He is one of a kind. Leonard Cohen once said to him: „ You re very prolific. I m not.“ Henry defenitely worked his way up from ice scoop guy to a national treasure.
It was a great project - travelling around Australia to talk with aussies about Australian "Toughness" - had nothing to do with the cars. I'm not sure I give a shit that Merc footed the bill: th-cam.com/video/1KN25uc2fp0/w-d-xo.html
Welcome back to OZ Henry i've been a big fan Black Flag/Rollins band/Spoken word Love your style and passion I really loved your 'Australian documentary of 'What it means to be tough' You reached a ,lot of outback people and it really connected to me th-cam.com/video/1KN25uc2fp0/w-d-xo.html Keep on rocking cobba!
I've read before where he really loves Australia. If anyone gets a chance go see him live, it's super entertaining, informative and funny, he's a great story teller. BTW looks like he's hitting the gym pretty hard, he looked pretty skinny when we saw him last Year but he looks pretty jacked here.
What would Henry do?
Say yes. Show up. Be on time. Try new things. Dont be afraid to look foolish or fail. Be respectful. Be authentic. Be grateful. Be humble. Give it every ounce of your being.
We all need to learn from Henry Rollins.
🙌🇧🇷
been working for me since high school in the mid 80s....
yeah be auttistic and live alone all life long
This is such an absolutely out of touch message. It was funny to see Henry essentially brag about coming up in a long gone golden age, things that most hard working young people will have no shot at. The Hollywood writer's strike is right there, record sales are a thing that left almost 20 years ago now although royalties for those people are not, being an author is generally no longer a career. The 70 and 80s are over and it would be great if Henry could connect his life experience to today's reality
ugh..go worship rock stars elsewhere
Henry is 100% Henry. Nothing phony about this guy. Love him.
Seriously. Not a thing. On numerous occasions over the years, I've spent time with him post-show. You'd be hard-pressed to find a celebrity who is more sincere and genuinely humbled by his fans than he is.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 u kunts r deluded
@@lhooq27 Mnyegh, he's not flawless. His politics are pretty garbage. Greta Thunberg level.
Get off his arse comrade
@@lhooq27he is kind, and very generous with his time. One of my favorite people and artist.
Saw his for his show in Melbourne. Man 62 years old, just goes for 2 + hours with rapid fire oration, no stool, no rest, not even a glass of water. Just hard as hell. Such a legend
He’s tried to explain why he never drinks during a show: he doesn’t want to break the tension, he’s scared that everybody might get up and leave if he bends down to grab a bottle of water. It doesn’t make a lot of sense, it’s some kind of compulsive thing. He really should take a few sips every now and then, not drinking doesn’t make him more authentic.
That’s a REAL man, huh? I’ll bet he cycles without a helmet too.
@@jlfvrsNo one mentioned "man" before you pal. Keep projecting! (and wear a helmet)
I walked up to Henry Rollins and gave him a birthday card (on his birthday) before a show in South Florida (early 2000s). He yelled at me to fuck off (because he was already late to his show from other people stopping to talk to him). I proceeded to fuck off. By the time I made it to the box office, the show was sold out. I was fairly bummed out.
I guess my ex-GF snuck our names and my address on a business card into the birthday card envelope I made him. A few weeks later, I received a very kind and thoughtful postcard from Henry. His handwriting is just as meticulous and intense as he is.
This is one of my most fondest memories.
Henry is such a great dude. So humble, and relentlessly interested and enthusiastic. Welcome back old mate!
Having been the angriest man on the planet it’s amazing how he’s mellowed. He’s downright personable these days.
It's easy to wake up every day and recognize when things are wrong and get pissed off at it. What is harder is to realize that the change can only come from within, whether it be personal, corporate, or governmental. I think anyone that is fed up with their situation and the world around them. Some look for the hard solutions, while others simply medicate in whichever way they see fit. (I'm more of the latter than former, though not destructively, thankfully.)
Justin Brannan of Indecision said (paraphrasing) that hardcore is about throwing rocks at the building, but he realized that if he wanted it to change, he needed to be inside the building. He ran for and has been serving as City Councilman for the Bay Ridge neighborhood in Brooklyn, NYC where he grew up. Henry has the same type of mentality; yeah, I'm pissed, but how can I change that? An amazing individual who has had an amazing life.
He always looks healthy and fit. Great guy. STR8 EDGE 4EVER.
Henry is timeless and relentless.
Pretty sure the synonym for 'Henry Rollins' is relentless.
he was the singer in black flag..
henry is bad ass in every way! he inspires me to this day "I'm 45" . he just keeps going STRONG ! love you Henry!!
He’s lying! He’s not 62! He’s forever 22. Great guy. World needs a gene pool full of Henrys
The man belongs on the Mount Rushmore of hardcore, and yet is also the most straight up and genuine dude ever.
Kindness of heart personified. If he really had ever anger deep inside he definitely spilled it all out loud till no remain was left inside and turned out purified.
I owe a lot to this man. I just wish I could do the 1% of what he did. He is one of the very few who can give life lessons and you sip'em with utter attention and gratitude.
A special human being, one of a kind!
Thanks Henry!
In life you can make or change things with courage and persistence as long as you want it man, I'm sure you'll do more than 1%, have a blessed day.
Nothing but respect for Henry. Class act.
Got a chance to see Henry do a spoken word show in Florida about a year or two ago. I couldn’t believe I was actually able to cross paths with someone who has really inspired me, most of my idols passed away before I learned about them. Still doing my best to get a band of my own going
I just seen Henry today and Meet him he’s a wholesome guy and he is awesome and cool
In 1999 I was traveling through Australia. Went to the gym in Adelaide and bumped into Henry Rollins.
HANK, seeing your spoken word performance as a 16-year-old girl with my dad was one of the best experiences ever! Thank you for being you. 💖
Henry is a very good raconteur .
62!
Poster boy of health
Henry is just a real unique interesting person. Love listening to him.
Such a nice polite man! So intelligent and well spoken! Like the fact he's into albums too!
What's an album? 😉
@@SpiffEatWorld A record album.
It's amazing that, intense, serious, menacing Henry of the 80s turned into this approachable, friendly guy.
Henry is fkn awesome. You can learn a lot from him. He’s as genuine and authentic as they come.
What a bloody lovely genuine bloke!🙏🎸
Thank you all for this interview🍀
Henry is one of a kind, and Australia is a fantastic country
Australia ain't what is used to be 😏👎
But yup.. ROLLINS is the DUDE !😁👍🏻
@massapower whats changed?
@@ete6667 GOOGLE IT ! 😏
What exactly should I google? Or will you be courageous enough to give your opinion? Lol
Australia fucking sucks, we're a step away from full blown dystopia. Sold out by our own government in every significant aspect of living, just ask any citizen that has lived here for more than 20 years
Still looks great at his age! Clean Living and a Healthy lifestyle!
One of the great orators of our time. That Al Pacino story on how he got cast in Heat- hilarious!
His rock show on KCRW was such a help during quarantine. He introduced me to Idles, Amyl and the Sniffers, and other great music. He’s one of the coolest dudes on earth, hands down.
I'm bummed I didn't get to see Amyl when they came to the US
"I don't wing anything." Love listening to and learning from Henry.
and yet there are still people who don't like him... it makes no sense.
He's great.
He looks great. Dude jars memories of watching him in the music video/song Liar back in Malta on mtv in 1994. He was really big internationally back then. Lots of charisma.
Wow, from: I will destroy everything and anyone who looks at me wrong, to: what a lovely day. Guy is a legend.
Super polite. Yet, very capably violent lol
I met Henry about three times, always a good guy.
Henry looking strong and healthy..still kickin ass
It’s really incredible to see Henry become such a humble human being as he keeps getting older. I saw him twice in the past couple years and he’s such an incredible, wholesome person but he definitely keeps his intensity on the frontline as he always has.
Henry Rollins is amazing
Henry Rollins.... Black Flag ... a living legend...
The man is a proper bona fide rock star. What he did with the Ruts, in the benefit gig for Paul Fox was just majestic. Thanks for that mate. Regards and respect from the UK
Nowadays Henry is as polite as he was intense which I really admire.
Saw him at a bar venue basically 25 years ago playing w the Rollins band. I have seen everyone. From tool to meshugah and every metal , groove metal act Inbetween. His stage presence and intensity was something I will take to my grave
He isn't narcissistic as people think he is. .he is truly self made and came from truly humble beginnings.
I absolutely do not see eye to eye with him on his politics but respect him immensely as a,motivational speaker.
Hank's yer man.
He's been a huge inspiration to me most of my life. The determination and willpower to bulldoze everything in one's path.
oi vay
@Pricelesscushions Hero Worship is BS.
@Pricelesscushions lol
How is that good? Sounds like a Trump mentality.
@@jlfvrsDo you really think someone who idolizes Henry Rollins is going around with fascistic ideals? How about I clarify. I admire Henry and try to emulate his outlook on motivation and sticking to your guns in standing by what you believe in. Integrity and personal accountability and looking out for those close to you and those who are oppressed.
This was great!! Henry is a lot more pleasant these days.
Just saw his show in Launceston last weekend! Absolutely off the hook awsum! Definitely seeing him again next time!
Hard not to love him. Divine with grit on his wings
His work with TMOC is worldclass ...what a hugely underrated Aussie band !!
Couldn't agree more.
I definitely don't agree with all of Henry's ideas, but I find him so personable, smart, and interesting that I'm always willing to listen to what he has to say. A really stand up guy and super talented in music and acting. Henry keep being you sir. Much respect.
One of the great thinkers of our time.
Why am i only #191 thumbs up? Love this man. If you ever find yourself with the opportunity, please do so.
A splendid human. A fan of the man and his spoken word and philanthropic endeavors.
Hammerin' Hank! Love this guy since I first heard Black Flag! Punk rock legend!
Great you’re in Oz Henry. Love your work mate.
This is the nicest happiest interview I’ve ever seen Henry in
Caught this tour 4 months ago in the UK. 2 hours I'll never forget! If you can get tickets, do it!
Having a yarn to us 2k23 is so humbling and heartwarming and righteous, m8'ease
One awesome person! I grew up listening to Black Flag!
Wise as always. Sombody I respect is getting older which means I'm getting older too. Time flies. Bless' Henry.
He is one of a kind. Leonard Cohen once said to him: „ You re very prolific. I m not.“ Henry defenitely worked his way up from ice scoop guy to a national treasure.
Discipline = freedom = Henry Rollins
Love you, Henry! You are awesome!
he is always so energetic and present. what a guy.
Such a humble guy for such a big success.
Love that guy, so authentic and genuine 🤘
I met Rollins when he came here years ago he autoed his book Get in The Van.Great guy.
Legend. In every respect.
Henry YOU LOOK AMAZINGGG
Man he looks good 👍
A man of the people.
Love this guy.
He's looking well. A stand up Gen X guy, who you young ones should listen to. Articulate, intelligent and shoots from the hip.
I agree but Henry’s a boomer
Sorry to say, he's a baby boomer! And the young ones can still listen to him!
Gen x starts in 1965
Henry was born in 1961. Technically, he's a boomer, even though he's a Gen X icon.
@@kwoylee5617 for a boomer he looks pretty healthy.
Saw him in Denmark a few months ago.. it was worth every penny
He never disappoints me.
Went through an annoying period w HR but I love his say yes attitude. Very inspiring. HR also told me to stfup one time! I did.
Henry seems to be a great guy 😊
Rollins Band- ❤❤❤noise of century!!!
Saw his show in bendigo cup weeks ago fantastic show 👍
such a great guy!
Henry is the man.
one of the coolest nicest guys out there
This man is super intelligent. Ben Stein short lived talk show love how smart Henry is.
🤣
❤ Enjoy his commentary /“ spoken word “ so much 👍wishing Henry the best, always
# black flag legend
He's still a rough Gentleman. And unlike so many in the entertainment business, Henry doesn't have to pretend.
Looks and sounds great. ❤🎉
Henry Rollins is good people.
Legend...last time I saw him was amazing, music with "Mother Superior" with his backing band...so good...
Times have changed so much....
Straight Edge lifestyles...
Looking great dude!!
He’s aged fantastically
I love Henry Rollins, but it’s funny when a hardcore and punk music icon/legend/hero says, “I was here doing a project with Mercedes Bens”
th-cam.com/video/s6zVUvmkyvA/w-d-xo.html
It was a great project - travelling around Australia to talk with aussies about Australian "Toughness" - had nothing to do with the cars. I'm not sure I give a shit that Merc footed the bill: th-cam.com/video/1KN25uc2fp0/w-d-xo.html
I really hope the tagline for the project was "Mercedes Benz. Mother FUCKER." If you know, you know.
He looks loads better than when I saw him last year.
seen him with his band twice when it was happening , brutal , amazing music live.
LIFETIME!!
Hank is the man. If you haven't seen his show, make sure you do if he comes to your town. Which he will, eventually.
Go Henry!!
I respect what Rollins is doing now. He's schooling the sheeple.
sweet man! who'd have thought... 🙂
"Hit me TWO TIMES Rockin' Roger!"
Welcome back to OZ Henry
i've been a big fan Black Flag/Rollins band/Spoken word
Love your style and passion
I really loved your 'Australian documentary of 'What it means to be tough'
You reached a ,lot of outback people and it really connected to me
th-cam.com/video/1KN25uc2fp0/w-d-xo.html
Keep on rocking cobba!
I've read before where he really loves Australia. If anyone gets a chance go see him live, it's super entertaining, informative and funny, he's a great story teller. BTW looks like he's hitting the gym pretty hard, he looked pretty skinny when we saw him last Year but he looks pretty jacked here.
The Sarge✌️❤️