I'll tell ya what: Henry GETS people. He get us poor, unpopular people. And god do I love him for it. He's quirky, smart, funny, cute, and a VERY talented musician. He's a very good man.
For a guy with only a high school education (as well as being a poor student), I must admit that he seems much more insightful and well spoken than many people I have met who have college degrees.
This guy is actually really well spoken. From what he mentioned about his early life - working in a fast food joint with no other skills; life's underdog - it's really inspiring to see how he's blossomed into an articulate and worldly human.
What an extraordinary man he is ! Been a fan for 25 years. When I was a shaved headed kid, flirting with neo nazi skin racism, one of his radio interviews on JJJ Australia turned me around. I met him once years later and didn't think to tell him ( a bit star struck). He may never know, but if he reads this he will.
I actually did tell Henry that I downloaded some of his stuff one time, just in passing, in an email. I just wanted to tell him how much I admired him and enjoyed everything he does. He even wrote me a few lines back, saying basically "I'm just a guy, working, trying to get along like everyone else. Don't admire me too much." Which, of course, had the opposite affect. ;-)
I don't know I'd always call Rollins "easy going" he's a pretty intense dude. Extremely passionate about what he stands for and does. He certainly tells people what they need to hear and never simply what they want to hear, and he never sugar coats it. He is a genuine human being.
For the last 25 years I've stuck to what he taught me and confronted racism every time I encounter it, and there's been some tense situations. Thank you Henry, for being brave and making a difference! He also put me onto bands and 'black music' for which I will be forever grateful. If there was one person in the world I could sit down with and talk to, it would be mr Rollins. Thank you, so much!
I'm not a fan of punk music (but I love the idea), never really listened to the world he came up from, but man, I like to listen to him speak. I see him as a good man using his fame to promote very good ideas. I salute him for that.
I can keep the audio from this and place it as a ringtone, or keep it as a track on my ipod. its that amazing, and that mesmerizing. Henry Rollins is a brilliant man.
I must admit, like a lot of people, I have called Henry arrogant, pompous, loud mouthed, opinionated, self centered, etc..... but I also must admit, I usually agree with him 100% on what he's saying
' it's time, it's time, time to align your body with your mind, it's hero time'' - shine - weight album - Rollins. This is what makes him so formidable !
It's great that he never denies his roots, but he is also very proud, if not slightly cocky about where he has managed to get. However so he should be, best modern symbol of hardcore punk there is.
Rollins is invaluable because he will always be an outsider. He has all the right influences and all the right incentives, and he illuminates everything with which he comes into contact. Everyone could benefit from listening to what he has to say.
"These guys want the dream more than I do." He's seen the reality of it. He's seen all the nuances that break down the dream. Don't get romantic over this.
This is the guy, who should be the first runner up when it comes to presidents in the States. No bullshit, and love for the working man, ´cos the working man aint dead!
I think the thing I love the most about Henry Rollins that really makes him one of my heroes is his complete honesty. He doesn't bullshit, he doesn't pretend to be something he's not. It seems like something so small, but it is really a rare trait for most humans to be that completely honest.
Having experienced a similar childhood and upbringing in a lower middle-class blue collar family, and having experienced alot of combat as a veteran, I can say with pride and certainty that I really could have used a friend like Henry growing up - and I would be glad to have him on my fire team any day. I honestly think he is truly a good person who passionately cares alot about many issues and all people in general. Although the man has little formal education, he has common sense in spades.
Open, creative, free thinking, progressive, authentic and totally unpretentious and sharp as a tack. I feel he lends me and many others a voice as an American. I hope he keeps talking.
this guy has always had a great working intellect based on what he learned from doing. and he sees things how they are/then should be, not "this is what you're taught and except it". another like this is KRS ONE. Both are great teachers
man i thank my friends for showing me Henry Rollins and his band Black Flag. the interviews and his words are so great. i honestly download music and his music because it's hard to find that where i am from. but i put the decency to name it after the bands and artist just on how great their music is to me. really nice guy. has a wide view of things
reading his books and watching everything i could on him i truly believe Henry Rollin has changed me!!! as a person!! not WHO i am but what i see what i believe in!!!
I don't know if this is the greatest Henry Rollins interview. They're all great, really-approve THAT...ha ha...I really think what's great about Henry is how he has said that he's 'not a very spiritual guy'-the truth to me is, if there is a God, he she or it is smiling down on Henry more than almost anyone..his heart and his head is working together so well-and isn't that what 'God' would want from us?
Rollins is amazing. He's really smart for being just out of high school, it really says a lot about the average American that graduates from high school then just rides out the rest of their days just watching tv and letting everyone else take care of "business." I would hope that we would all strive to be at least a little bit more like Henry Rollins.
I like the fact that alrhough Henry is not a professor he still gives his opinion and isnt ashamed. With more people like him we may yet lose our collective fear of saying HELL YES or HELL NO when something lighys the cognitive amd emotive fusrs we each have.
The first time I saw Henry Rollins was in 1981. It was one of his first Black Flag shows. He was a maniacal skinhead/punk rock guy screaming into a microphone and jumping into the audience. It still blows me away, that he has become a humanitarian and a spokes person for the down trodden. If you had told me this in 1981...I would have thought you were out of your mind. Congratulations, Henry!
Henry Rollins inspires me to think for myself. That makes him my Dahli Llama. I probably spelled that wrong. Feel free to correct me with language that makes you feel strong.
Possesssed666, absolutely not, there must be countless people who's lives have been affected or touched in some way by this amazing soul. I just had to take off my glasses to wipe off the wetness from the tears. Have you ever heard any artist or muso says they are fine with a kid downloading their stuff free because he understands they can't afford to buy it? Such a beautiful genuine soul ......
good t see someone real taking the time to stad up and say what needs to be said, youdon't have to agree its just good to have some stimulation to think about life the universe and everything rather than whats on TV tonight go Henry hope you keep your humility.
I don't always agree with him but I love to listen to what he has to say. He does not feed bullshit to anyone. He is open to all kinds of knowledge and likes to share what he learns with people. This guy is humble too. It doesn't mean much but he has my respect.
this guy is an original... the part where he talks about the fans and the internet stuff is really showing that he loves music and the things it can accomplish
Takes a lots of balls, honesty and intelligence to go out there and build ones terrain opinion than build a personal relevant living intervention or respectfull neutrality when humbly facing aparently impossible to fix situations. It's easy and useless to judge from a safe and comforting distance. That's why I enjoy travelling so much and apreciate Henry Rollins work and statements as well.
a working mind is right. He is a thinker. You don't need an education for that, just a sense of what is going on around you that hasn't been programmed into you.
This is what fame should be doing with the spotlight they have. Henry, if you ever see this, thank you. You make a difference and make me proud of my, our, generation.
He really is great. He helped me with a couple problems one time. I asked him these two very personal questions, not knowing him, and he responded and gave me honest answers.
The ironic thing is people like Sean Penn and Bono and George Clooney are regarded as people who are educated but people like Henry Rollins and Marilyn Manson are the only ones who know what they are talking about.
Good comment! He's a great speaker and great speakers *should* make you think. You don't have to agree with him, but he certainly gives a person some ideas to explore.
It's amazing to me that people we are told are "no good ignorant hateful punks" are some of the most thoughtful, intelligible, caring people that are out there.
I'll tell ya what: Henry GETS people. He get us poor, unpopular people. And god do I love him for it. He's quirky, smart, funny, cute, and a VERY talented musician. He's a very good man.
"I'd rather be heard than paid." proves he's more about the work than the money.
Listening to this guy talk is at least half the reason I show up to work super tired. Fuck work though, I need this kind of perspective.
Am I the only one who feels a great deal of connection with this man?
For a guy with only a high school education (as well as being a poor student), I must admit that he seems much more insightful and well spoken than many people I have met who have college degrees.
This guy is actually really well spoken. From what he mentioned about his early life - working in a fast food joint with no other skills; life's underdog - it's really inspiring to see how he's blossomed into an articulate and worldly human.
What an extraordinary man he is ! Been a fan for 25 years. When I was a shaved headed kid, flirting with neo nazi skin racism, one of his radio interviews on JJJ Australia turned me around. I met him once years later and didn't think to tell him ( a bit star struck). He may never know, but if he reads this he will.
I actually did tell Henry that I downloaded some of his stuff one time, just in passing, in an email. I just wanted to tell him how much I admired him and enjoyed everything he does. He even wrote me a few lines back, saying basically "I'm just a guy, working, trying to get along like everyone else. Don't admire me too much." Which, of course, had the opposite affect. ;-)
I don't know I'd always call Rollins "easy going" he's a pretty intense dude. Extremely passionate about what he stands for and does. He certainly tells people what they need to hear and never simply what they want to hear, and he never sugar coats it. He is a genuine human being.
respect for Henry Rollins, as always-and forever
For the last 25 years I've stuck to what he taught me and confronted racism every time I encounter it, and there's been some tense situations. Thank you Henry, for being brave and making a difference! He also put me onto bands and 'black music' for which I will be forever grateful. If there was one person in the world I could sit down with and talk to, it would be mr Rollins. Thank you, so much!
I'm not a fan of punk music (but I love the idea), never really listened to the world he came up from, but man, I like to listen to him speak. I see him as a good man using his fame to promote very good ideas. I salute him for that.
henry is a visionary
He's not afraid to speak his mind. More people need to be like this.
he is one bad-ass dude
His take on South Africa is awesome... "damn, they want it more than me."
Henry Rollins is my life coach
I can keep the audio from this and place it as a ringtone, or keep it as a track on my ipod. its that amazing, and that mesmerizing. Henry Rollins is a brilliant man.
Met Henry at LAX in Los Angeles and he's a great guy and human being!
I must admit, like a lot of people, I have called Henry arrogant, pompous, loud mouthed, opinionated, self centered, etc..... but I also must admit, I usually agree with him 100% on what he's saying
' it's time, it's time, time to align your body with your mind, it's hero time'' - shine - weight album - Rollins. This is what makes him so formidable !
I like Henry Rollins. I just like to hear him talk and be himself. He seems like a cool dude!
What a guy. Need more of him.
It's great that he never denies his roots, but he is also very proud, if not slightly cocky about where he has managed to get. However so he should be, best modern symbol of hardcore punk there is.
Henry. Fucking. Rollins.
Period.
henry for president :)
We need more people like Henry. Respect!
Rollins is invaluable because he will always be an outsider. He has all the right influences and all the right incentives, and he illuminates everything with which he comes into contact. Everyone could benefit from listening to what he has to say.
"These guys want the dream more than I do."
He's seen the reality of it. He's seen all the nuances that break down the dream. Don't get romantic over this.
Rollins is one of the only musicians that i completely and totally respect.
I would LOVE for Henry to write a motivational book. I love his no BS attitude of facing the things that are wrong sucking it up and driving on.
One of the coolest dudes ever.
This is the guy, who should be the first runner up when it comes to presidents in the States. No bullshit, and love for the working man, ´cos the working man aint dead!
This guy just gave me some insight.
He is a brilliant man.
Very respectful too.
I think the thing I love the most about Henry Rollins that really makes him one of my heroes is his complete honesty. He doesn't bullshit, he doesn't pretend to be something he's not. It seems like something so small, but it is really a rare trait for most humans to be that completely honest.
One of us! Thanks Henry for being a voice we don't have..
His genius is in his extremely hard work ethic and the fact that he lives experiences rather than wasting time.
Henry Rollins is such an amazing human being! He says it like it is and doesn't apologize!
Henry is a beautiful raw hard jagged edged soul. Truth. Rock hard and in your face. Always tells it like it really is. Thank you Henry.
I'm beginning to think I misunderstood Henry Rollins.
Henry Rollins is a brilliant one of us.....
Having experienced a similar childhood and upbringing in a lower middle-class blue collar family, and having experienced alot of combat as a veteran, I can say with pride and certainty that I really could have used a friend like Henry growing up - and I would be glad to have him on my fire team any day. I honestly think he is truly a good person who passionately cares alot about many issues and all people in general. Although the man has little formal education, he has common sense in spades.
Open, creative, free thinking, progressive, authentic and totally unpretentious and sharp as a tack. I feel he lends me and many others a voice as an American. I hope he keeps talking.
this guy has always had a great working intellect based on what he learned from doing. and he sees things how they are/then should be, not "this is what you're taught and except it". another like this is KRS ONE. Both are great teachers
man i thank my friends for showing me Henry Rollins and his band Black Flag. the interviews and his words are so great. i honestly download music and his music because it's hard to find that where i am from. but i put the decency to name it after the bands and artist just on how great their music is to me. really nice guy. has a wide view of things
yeah henry and i use ta roll back in fortworth,a really cool guy man ,hes got my respect all the way
I met him back in November. I will never forget it. Amazing man.
reading his books and watching everything i could on him i truly believe Henry Rollin has changed me!!! as a person!! not WHO i am but what i see what i believe in!!!
One of the greatest men of our generation.
this guy. he's real. i love him.
I don't know if this is the greatest Henry Rollins interview. They're all great, really-approve THAT...ha ha...I really think what's great about Henry is how he has said that he's 'not a very spiritual guy'-the truth to me is, if there is a God, he she or it is smiling down on Henry more than almost anyone..his heart and his head is working together so well-and isn't that what 'God' would want from us?
I am in love with this man.intriguing to say the least. Beautiful mind he has. I wish everyone could see life, war, and money threw his eyes.
no, that is why he has survived thus far - connection. he pretty much got me through my late teens...sincerely.
Rollins is amazing. He's really smart for being just out of high school, it really says a lot about the average American that graduates from high school then just rides out the rest of their days just watching tv and letting everyone else take care of "business." I would hope that we would all strive to be at least a little bit more like Henry Rollins.
I like the fact that alrhough Henry is not a professor he still gives his opinion and isnt ashamed. With more people like him we may yet lose our collective fear of saying HELL YES or HELL NO when something lighys the cognitive amd emotive fusrs we each have.
The first time I saw Henry Rollins was in 1981. It was one of his first Black Flag shows. He was a maniacal skinhead/punk rock guy screaming into a microphone and jumping into the audience. It still blows me away, that he has become a humanitarian and a spokes person for the down trodden. If you had told me this in 1981...I would have thought you were out of your mind. Congratulations, Henry!
Henry Rollins has got to be one of the most brutally honest people I've ever seen. I love it, got to respect a man that doesn't feed anyone bullshit.
Love Henry..
Id rather be heard then paid, wow that is the most humble thing you will ever hear from a musican. Rollin is the man.
I could listen to HR speak all day. Don't agree with all of it, but the delivery is always spot on and well thought out.
Henry Rollins inspires me to think for myself. That makes him my Dahli Llama. I probably spelled that wrong. Feel free to correct me with language that makes you feel strong.
He Honest, then he is Honest about himself. This is something we don't see so it bewilders us on how amazing he is.
He is an onest guy is the thing that makes henry rollins just a good guy.One of the best stars out there.
Henry Rollins is so awesome. He talks so politely.
Possesssed666, absolutely not, there must be countless people who's lives have been affected or touched in some way by this amazing soul. I just had to take off my glasses to wipe off the wetness from the tears. Have you ever heard any artist or muso says they are fine with a kid downloading their stuff free because he understands they can't afford to buy it? Such a beautiful genuine soul ......
Henry Rollins hit the nail on the head.
good t see someone real taking the time to stad up and say what needs to be said, youdon't have to agree its just good to have some stimulation to think about life the universe and everything rather than whats on TV tonight go Henry hope you keep your humility.
Always loved Henry but this video is amazing! Thanks for sharing!
I forgot what an ear to ear smile I get listening to Henry Rollins. Like someone ahead of me said, if only we had more Americans like him.
I don't always agree with him but I love to listen to what he has to say. He does not feed bullshit to anyone. He is open to all kinds of knowledge and likes to share what he learns with people. This guy is humble too. It doesn't mean much but he has my respect.
this guy is an original...
the part where he talks about the fans and the internet stuff is really showing that he loves music and the things it can accomplish
Takes a lots of balls, honesty and intelligence to go out there and build ones terrain opinion than build a personal relevant living intervention or respectfull neutrality when humbly facing aparently impossible to fix situations. It's easy and useless to judge from a safe and comforting distance. That's why I enjoy travelling so much and apreciate Henry Rollins work and statements as well.
He's got a whole lotta heart, not many people out there can match this guy.
a working mind is right. He is a thinker. You don't need an education for that, just a sense of what is going on around you that hasn't been programmed into you.
Henry Rollins. What a legend. If he tells you your number is 1 you betta believe it
He has such a intelligent easy going way of explaining how things are
This is what fame should be doing with the spotlight they have. Henry, if you ever see this, thank you. You make a difference and make me proud of my, our, generation.
He really is great. He helped me with a couple problems one time. I asked him these two very personal questions, not knowing him, and he responded and gave me honest answers.
Couldn't have said it better. I've been to three of Henry's shows, and he is unbelievable: intelligent, observant, trenchantly funny, and energetic.
Hats off for a well spoken, considerate and educated defender of freedom and truth. I learn from him everytime.
A highlight of my life has been watching you take your swing Henry. Poetry in motion. All my love xx
I teared up as i listened to this it beautiful coming from a fellow musician and an amazing person
i havent heard much about this henry rollins..only heard his name a couple of times.. really starting to like the guy..
The ironic thing is people like Sean Penn and Bono and George Clooney are regarded as people who are educated but people like Henry Rollins and Marilyn Manson are the only ones who know what they are talking about.
Good comment! He's a great speaker and great speakers *should* make you think. You don't have to agree with him, but he certainly gives a person some ideas to explore.
i think its great, that someone like Henry, as a realist.Hes not preaching,but he is speaking free speech
thank you henry rollins for helping me through some hard times
I respect him a lot more now that I see that he still hasn't forgotten where he came from.
a wise man that should be listened to.....
I met this man yesterday at a book signing and he was the most amazing man you could meet.
He always seemed like a badass dude, be cool to meet him.
Henry Rollins makes me believe in America again. Henry Rollins is a great American.
Love this guy so much, I hope he NEVER dies!
It's amazing to me that people we are told are "no good ignorant hateful punks" are some of the most thoughtful, intelligible, caring people that are out there.
Just goes to show that real true genius isnt something taught, or bought, but a natural gift.
He's a down to earth man of the people..badass..i want to be just like him.
Great!
Henry is a great person. You can see it in the eyes
Absolutely a great man. Outstanding!
what a stand up dude