I think Henry started off as a very young angry, man, (like a lot of us) and he found a way to channel his anger, through his music, and later his spoken word in a very positive way. He has done his best to make the world a better place with his uplifting message.
I've listened to all of Henry's spoken word performances, and this is one of the most inspiring. The world needs more people like this dude; he's a great humanitarian, interesting, funny, and even though he's humble and says he's not that intelligent, he really is.
I love that he holds the microphone like he is going to be singing like back in the day.. (cord wrapped around hand)Henry Rollins is awesome. Very humble person.
I always wondered if he took up the slack of the cord in his hand so he could swing the microphone at some asshole punker who's poking cigarettes towards his legs.
In spite of what Kathleen said, a quality mic and cable will be silent when moved around (I know from years of experience) but whatever reason he does this, it is now conditioned into him, it's an ingrained habit. Being onstage for most people has a certain degree of feeling exposed, so we go with what is comfortable, as it makes being onstage easier. That's my take on it.
I've sent this to some of my former teachers. Not sure if they ever played it for the classes but one can hope. This is definitely more important than 90% of the garbage the American propaganda machine pushes on the students.
18:37 "Why is it easier to start a war than to build a school?" Easily the best things Henry Rollins has ever said. More people should hear this. I'm glad somebody sees the issues of the world yet confronts them (or at least talks about them) with such a heartfelt manner.
+F Sean Englert lol, too funny. what did he actually accomplish by saying 'it's easier to start a war than to build a school? War will now cease? Or more people will start wars . . . because they now know, it's easier to start a war than it is to build a school
@@magicsinglez He made someone (probably more than just one) realize something or think about the issue from a different perspective or think about it for the first time ever. From that thought some will have their curiosity piqued and will go research more about how to change things. To think that quote would incentivize someone to become pro war shows your ignorance of how the human mind works (I hope you don't take that as an insult). You're basically saying people will start wars because that's easier but their aren't only two options, it would be even easier to simply do neither.
Looking at myself as someone who's been scared to live his life for coming up to 31 years, I'm really spurred on by talks from Mr Rollins. Idc if he goes by Henry, I look up to and respect him such that he is Mr Rollins to me
I don't know how, I don't know why, but nearly everything he says makes some sort of sense. I may not agree with everything he says, but I feel I'm learning something valuable from him.
Easy... he has life experience and knows of which he speaks... if u don’t get it, then fucking put yr device down and listen to the man... just LOOK AROUND AND SEE THE THE SHIT THAT’S GOING DOWN.... I think the gen-Zs are gonna get it and DO SOME SHIT to promote the change.
I have been listening to his spoken word events for decades. He gets out into the world & lives. He experiences the real deal. Look back through his other spoken word recordings. They are worth the effort. :)
Nice comment. May we eliminate this narcissistic need to fully agree with others (aka project) or cancel them, and still keep the mind open to find beauty outside of our convictions, and connect those damn dots. In the end, it's you and your own puzzle, me and me, etc, like what Rollins said about individuality. There's actually something dangerous in the need to agree 100% with someone, perhaps it is a key element that opens the way to bigotry and tyranny.
I love listening to Henry talk. I was into Black Flag (when Ron sang) even before Henry. I'm so glad he continues to speak. He, like me, is still punk rock in his heart. At our age, punk rock isn't playing old punk songs. It is, not becoming a sheeple, a blind follower of someone else's rules. It's blazing your own trail, even when the powers that be, tell you not to. You do what you believe in even if it's not popular. You make your own judgements based on your own observations, not others. Doesn't sound like much. When your younger, many people want to be individuals and sticking to your guns is part of being young. When you reach middle age, you've seen that following the heard and keeping your head down is a way to live, simple, quietly. Making waves can only lead to trouble. Henry takes the punk attitude we had at 14 and let it mature with him. As punk kids, we knew the system was corrupt so we wanted to destroy it, leaving anarchy. As mature punks, we know the system is broken. But we should try to fix it instead of being passive. It's much easier to remain passive and silent and be part of the flock. Mature punks don't die their hair blue to distance themselves from the flock. They speak out about injustices. They do what they know is right, even when it's unpopular. They don't need to be fake so people will like them. They become part of the solution, even when it's an unpopular solution. They stay true to themselves. The Dali Lama, who knows labels are for jars not people, would be a great example of a mature punk. Henry, thanks for showing us, at this point/age in life we can still live bravely. We can still stand on our own feet and ideals and at the same time be a positive force of nature. Thanks for decades of inspiration and reminding me I'm not alone.
You're absolutely right, Chris Replogle. Btw, that reminds me, there used to be an underground comic book called "40 year old hippie". Some of us are like ... 50 year old punks. Haha.
Omg I’m 22 now I’m about 16 when I got in to the world of punk. Sometimes I have the feeling of being born in the wrong time. Your words are so inspiring to me.
He’s still pushing the BF punk perspective... if more ppl had it, the world be a FAR BETTER PLACE... Talk is cheap... Shut the fuck up and JUST DO SOMETHING!
I actually got to meet him, in my neighborhood. I had no I did who he was to be honest, but I was walking home from work. He was charming and honestly extremely well spoken of intelligent had a great conversation about life. Left me questioning the symptoms of life. Ended up leaving my job and actually moving to South America which always been my dream at a young age.
I was lucky enough to attend one of Henry's sets a number of years ago and it was like seeing the most amazing motivational speaker. If you can see him live, do it. Watching videos like this is fine, but the sense of community you get from doing it live is second to none.
this is a true story....my brother saw Black Flag in the early 80s do a show in a shithole club in Atlanta Ga....my brother was one of the only people in my entire school that liked Punk by the way......so after Black Flag performed their set...my brother saw Rollins in the crowd just hanging out......so my bro walks up to Rollins and asked """Man what is Life....what does it all mean and how can I make something of my world?...""" Rollins does a long pause and then looks at my brother in the eyes and says...."""Sometimes you just have to go for it...just do it....never back down..ever///""">>>and the other day in a recent interview Henery Rollins repeated almost the same speech ......I was shocked....I always thought my brother was drunk.....but in the end Henry Rollins is the Man.....and sometimes you just got to do it!!!!!!!.
I think when it comes down to just being a good person, Henry Rollins is my favorite celebrity. He couldn't care less about the fame and the money, but rather uses that to help people, travel the world, and just meet new people from all walks of life and learn about them. That's a man who is utilizing his full potential with the short time we are all given on this little planet. Truly badass. And as I've been getting older, I admire people like that more and more. He has more of a voice than most of us and he damn well uses it to inspire us to be our best selves. I don't know, it just seems like in an age where all I really observe anymore (especially among my college-age peers) is just a sea of people glued to their screens and being robots, I feel more of an urge to go make these human connections like he does.
he has a firm footing in his punk rock and proletarian roots, he never sought to be a celebrity. An important point- it's so easy to not be something you don't want to be. You simply reject it.
I found Henry about ten years ago in a interview and was blown away by him. He has become one of my favorite TH-cam people to watch. His energy is contagious but not only contagious it is enlightening to listen to him.
t00bgazer damn I wasn't going to respond to you but then I scrolled down to see that you trolled this whole damn section lol. Man get off Henry, he's done more for the art world than you ever will. Stop being a critic and try being a creator. Got some time? I would seriously love to teach someone like you an instrument or how to draw...ANYTHING productive!!
Fuck Henry. He's nothing but a bully who complains about being bullied. I can also play guitar at a higher skill level than these so called artists so I'll pass on your lessons lmao. Punk takes pride in being talentless art....
The beginning of soaps and soccer balls story was touching! What he did that made me really emotional and made me cry even though the western mind set caused some harm.. that was the sweetest, humble most spontaneous thing to do! I like Henry Rollins so much more after seeing this. That was great. God bless him
I'm a social worker in Chicago, and this is inspiring. My travels are less world-wide, and more neighborhood to neighborhood, home to home; but, damn if this message doesn't resonate with my day-to-day experience. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Truly a inspiration to listen to. I left my country at the age of 25. I visit home every Christmas. Life is to short and beautiful to just stay at one place. 11 years today and my home is everywhere. 🌍✨
My first exposure to Rollins, having been introduced to me by my son. One of few times I can characterize a discourse as a true paradigm shift for me. I have exactly one life experience that parallels these stories, and that resonates as a truly life changing event.
I saw him present his 2018 travel slideshow last night in Houston. Having just returned from teaching English in Indonesia and Prague over the past year, it was profoundly meaningful to me. If he comes to your city with his travel slideshow, do yourself a solid and go.
They say the same things. They have the same ideals. Just not the same ideology, I think that’s why you’re saying this. Jordan Peterson is a good man with a good heart with the best interest of young men at heart
Sir Henry, once again, you’ve hit the head on the nail with your talk. I LOVE to travel, but haven’t made it out of the US, unfortunately. I wholeheartedly agree that, once you get to know a people or their country and culture, and if you’re lucky enough to befriend people, it’s very hard to do them harm.
Henry, You are amazing. Your views are so similar to mine. I Love that you are not just bitching about the problem, you are trying to do something. You are educating yourself. Good for You Sir. I wish You continued success.
Long time Rollins fan. Just scrolled through the comments and could not find one person that didn't like this. That is nuts. He legitimately is one of the best public speakers around. Thoughtful, inspirational, funny and all around great guy.
Henry was never my favorite musician, no offense, but I'm very glad I've found him as a story teller. I did really enjoy the art in the music videos. This is a great talk, and I'm very inspired by these words. I have had some of the same thoughts. It's great to hear someone else speak these words I relate to so much. He does such an amazing job articulating his thoughts. I wish he would come talk in my little corner of America. I feel like he would really open people's minds.
Henry, you are a compassionate and loving human being and I thank you for putting forth the effort to convey your mindset and your outlook. I’m fascinated by the endeavors you’re undertaking. Thank you. It’s all about gratitude and compassion and you absolutely exude those two traits. Love and respect, sir.
I've always enjoyed what Henry has to say. He's an inspirational figure and I believe that he genuinely cares about people, education, philanthropy and trying to make the world a better place.
Henry's adventures need to be filmed and spread to the masses so we can learn to be angry and compassionate to make a difference in the world, this message needs to be shared through his experiences. The world would most definitely be a better place if we all did the same.
Putting music on usb and giving it to people is brilliant, and easy to do. I admire Henry’s curiosity and genuineness. Someone I’d like to have coffee with and talk to. Thanks for uploading this.
I hope he lives to be 100. We need such prophets in our time for as long as possible. He may not promote religion, but he is a prophet of hope and wisdom. He is the elder that you gather around a fire to listen to and learn from their deep and long experience.
I went to Pakistan In 1989 on my own (23 year old English boy) The only nice person i met was a secret military guy telling me to get off the the train in Peshawar before it was blown up.
Thanks for putting this up. It's been interesting watching Hank's spoken performances age over time, a lot of his earlier ones I suspect he wouldn't agree with anymore. Nowadays though, they have an air of timelessness. Appreciate the new rated-G language, too. Kids need to hear this stuff.
+Rage Reset Most people that "knew him when" don't like him anymore because of his new spineless and boring "timelessness". it's just the entertainer in him. Speaking as someone who has seen him both Musically ans Spoken Word since before the first Rollins Band Albumn and the last last Black Flag show.
The part about Haiti is interesting. I have a good friend from Port Au Prince who comes from an extremely rich family…..in Haiti, the rich are very, very rich. He’s one of the most fascinating people I know, and the stories from his childhood are incredible.
Henry, I’m sure you’ll never read these words but you are one of my biggest heroes. As an 80’s punk, I respect you keeping your punk ethos and walking your talk. Those not familiar to what punk was/ is really about, we were rebelling against the injustice of the status quo. We wanted to destroy the existing power and replace it with a more just system. Power on Henry! What an amazing life you have created for yourself. Keep sharing your knowledge and experiences. 🖤
You clearly had a different punk experience than I had or anyone I knew had. Ours was more party your ass off, be loud, be different, with a chip on each shoulder
Henry Rollins and Doug Stanhope, two people speaking hard truths but very thought-provoking and very right. I listen to as much material from them both as I can, to become a better person.
Now, that is a man. He is true to heart and willing to learn about other cultures, and to help everyone without bias. We should all learn from his example. LEARN about others. You will be amazed. Be yourself, but be OPEN. YOU can make a real difference. Leave political bias behind and be OPEN. You will see the light.
I love Rollins. He's got to be the most honestly patriotic person I've ever seen who actually knows what he's talking about. This guy only has a high school education. But the what I loved about this lecture or whatever it is is that in Cuba he got on the "short bus." What's even funnier is that no one in the audience laughed. I'm still laughing about that. Because he paused before saying short bus. No one got the quip. That's hysterical.
I love when people say Rollins is a sellout... one of the most real speakers out there!! I wonder if all the angry people just don't understand that anger can be used for positive reasons... I am an angry person, I only wish I was as angry as Henry... the world needs more anger like this
Henry is a really great example of why politicians are really ruining the world. My father always said to me if we went to another country and just chatted up local people we would find we have more in common than you'd think. Henry has done this and it's so true. We can really all get along....it's the guys in power that stop us from it. I liked this talk a lot.
I don't really like Rollins era Black Flag after Damaged, but I do enjoy some of the Rollins Band stuff. And yea, he's a fantastic speaker and very inspirational.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime" -Mark Twain
One of my biggest influences: Rollins. I think it's great that he's trying to share his increased perspective on people & the world. Always loved his music & words. 👍
Such a brilliant man with a strong fluidity of thoughts, never heard a single fillers from this talk. As an avid fan from his 90's band "Rollins band" I didn't know he was transformed as a motivational speaker, until I saw this video. Thanks for uploading this video. I've learned a lot from him though.
Henry is la 'celebrity' who never got big-headed that he could 'save' the world, aiming too high. Instead he is meeting the world, because he is humbly willing to aim low enough. This makes his talks so much more tolerable than Russel Brand & Charlize Theron.
When you have a definite idea, direction, and opinion, you will be labelled an asshole or a bitch. It also happens when you do not tell people what they want to hear. Most people do not want the truth.
Because its pretty hard to miss the self righteousness in Rollins. "Comrade Fidel" ? Really? Is he completely ignorant of the conditions in Cuba before Castro took control? Try calling him comrade to the people who are fleeing on boats made out of palm tree branches. Go down to Fl and refer to Castro as Comrade Fidel. Asshole! He's going to call Fidel Castro Comrade but he bad mouths Reagan? There's a reason that he gives these retarded talks at Colleges speaking to college students.
Just fresh from a spoken word show last night (Halifax, NS Canada). Only my second show. Henry ranted for 2:40 without a drink of water. Age was a primary topic. He's a year younger than i am and he's been a hero for many years.
Henry gave me goose bumps at 22:55 That's what being a human is. That's what I love in this world. And his face almost undercut it with the knowledge that, that man was never going to get to see America... This world is bitter sweet, but it's our job to keep it from just being bitter.
Wow…I remember the first time I ever heard of Henry Rollins …I was in 8 th grade and my older friend said he was speaking at northern Michigan university and then I saw his LIAR video on MTV but I really didn’t know him till my friend gave me his book Solipsist and man ..I read that book over and over and over and I was just like this guy gets me he can put into words how I feel and I couldn’t do that and I was just amazed and fascinated with him. Seriously one of the best human beings In the world today. An inspiration to say the least. The world needs to listen to this man! I always say this in the comment section of your. Videos.🇺🇸HANK FOR PRESIDENT 2024🇺🇸
I just LOVED THIS so much! I've always wanted to travel to Cuba! A coffee loving photographer's Paradise! I did 6 cross country trips, I didn't really have $$$ for international travel. I had a BLAST! I wanted to see this country I'd spent so much time writing reports on without ever having been. The minute I was out of boarding school, I moved out, got a job for a few months.. ehhh .. not for me. I got offered an opportunity to travel and see everything ( ALMOST everything) I wish I had taken more pics, but I was too busy living it. I so wish people could understand, the more you travel, the more you realize people mostly want the same things out of life. But OH MY GOSH, the food you'll eat, the colors you'll see, the music you'll hear, the stories about the history and landmarks you'll hear.... Just amazing people! I know my generation was a little willy nilly about being sponsors for people, kids just like us, that just wanted to come over to America and experience everything they could. We couldn't WAIT to meet them, and take them everywhere. I am slightly envious only of all the places Henry has been able to travel, it's fantastic! Shirley MacClaine is another one, I just love hearing all of her travels. The people she meets, the different customs, the sights. She has such a gift with words. I wish she had made more movies about all her travels. OUT ON A LIMB was fabulous! Henry has got it right, our politicians have all this stupid pomp and circumstance, all these idiotic rules and regulations on foreign policy, NO WONDER everybody is on edge at these meetings and no country trusts another country! It's just ridiculous! I've found meeting people from other countries has taught me so much about places I can only dream of! I wouldn't trade it for all the tea in China. I would LOVE to trade some music and some food out to people from somewhere I've never been and never heard of, and let them send me THEIR versions. WHAT A STELLAR SPEAKER for these students! Such an enjoyable hour and some minutes well spent. 🤗 WORLD I SEND YOU A BIG HUG!💕
Just saw Henry (61) today at a sold out show It was the elderly couple's in front of us 5th time, they said it was cute it being our first time Long live Mister Rollins 🤘🏻
I think Henry started off as a very young angry, man, (like a lot of us) and he found a way to channel his anger, through his music, and later his spoken word in a very positive way. He has done his best to make the world a better place with his uplifting message.
“I’m not necessarily a nice person, I’m just angry at whatever forces combine to disenfranchise people.” I feel that.
Henry is such a great speaker.
He also seems to have a lot of black t-shirts.
Anarchist being anarchist. :P
Rollins is a progressive you idiots.
'Course, that's why the name of his band was BLACK FLAG.
LMAO
That's why he advocated Bernie lol. People change.
He admits to liking progressive healthcare and shit. I guess not only does he support government but he's also a hypocrit. Weird.
I feel like I became a better person listening to Henry Rollins.
yes you did
We all did
He's a wonderful person in this messy society
Want to study Henry I we could all learn so much from him.
If we could all be 1% of what this man has become, then the world will be a better place.
I've listened to all of Henry's spoken word performances, and this is one of the most inspiring. The world needs more people like this dude; he's a great humanitarian, interesting, funny, and even though he's humble and says he's not that intelligent, he really is.
JPMcFly1985Two #FeelTheBern smart people rarely think they are. stupid ppl on the other hand..
he was kind of a machismo dick in his Black Flag days
@@angiebarth2350 that was a long time ago, man. give him a chance
Goood call man😁
Just getting into his spoken word stuff & he really is a all round top quality entertainer wish I had gotten into his spoken word stuff earlier
He really makes me wanna be a better person.
I love that he holds the microphone like he is going to be singing like back in the day.. (cord wrapped around hand)Henry Rollins is awesome. Very humble person.
I always wondered if he took up the slack of the cord in his hand so he could swing the microphone at some asshole punker who's poking cigarettes towards his legs.
It prevents unnecessary and unexpected noises.
In spite of what Kathleen said, a quality mic and cable will be silent when moved around (I know from years of experience) but whatever reason he does this, it is now conditioned into him, it's an ingrained habit. Being onstage for most people has a certain degree of feeling exposed, so we go with what is comfortable, as it makes being onstage easier.
That's my take on it.
Because its hardcore
Great observation! I looked when I read your comment and there it was. I got such a laugh! YES!!!
His speeches should be required listening in schools.
So true indeed.
I've sent this to some of my former teachers. Not sure if they ever played it for the classes but one can hope. This is definitely more important than 90% of the garbage the American propaganda machine pushes on the students.
Abso-fucking-lutely!!!!!
Promote free thinking and individualism and compassion in public schools?? Thats exactly what they fear
The GOAT
18:37 "Why is it easier to start a war than to build a school?"
Easily the best things Henry Rollins has ever said. More people should hear this. I'm glad somebody sees the issues of the world yet confronts them (or at least talks about them) with such a heartfelt manner.
+F Sean Englert lol, too funny. what did he actually accomplish by saying 'it's easier to start a war than to build a school? War will now cease? Or more people will start wars . . . because they now know, it's easier to start a war than it is to build a school
Because WAR is a RACKET.
Denise you're a bigot. Stop being anti-semitic. War being a "racket" is a well known anti-semitic canard believed by nazi conspiracy theorists.
"If we can find the money to kill people, we can find the money to help people." - Tony Benn
@@magicsinglez He made someone (probably more than just one) realize something or think about the issue from a different perspective or think about it for the first time ever. From that thought some will have their curiosity piqued and will go research more about how to change things. To think that quote would incentivize someone to become pro war shows your ignorance of how the human mind works (I hope you don't take that as an insult). You're basically saying people will start wars because that's easier but their aren't only two options, it would be even easier to simply do neither.
Looking at myself as someone who's been scared to live his life for coming up to 31 years, I'm really spurred on by talks from Mr Rollins. Idc if he goes by Henry, I look up to and respect him such that he is Mr Rollins to me
I don't know how, I don't know why, but nearly everything he says makes some sort of sense. I may not agree with everything he says, but I feel I'm learning something valuable from him.
Easy... he has life experience and knows of which he speaks... if u don’t get it, then fucking put yr device down and listen to the man... just LOOK AROUND AND SEE THE THE SHIT THAT’S GOING DOWN.... I think the gen-Zs are gonna get it and DO SOME SHIT to promote the change.
I have been listening to his spoken word events for decades. He gets out into the world & lives. He experiences the real deal. Look back through his other spoken word recordings. They are worth the effort. :)
@@jeffknaus6853 Your comment proves you didn't understand my original comment.
You, friend, are connecting the dots.
Nice comment. May we eliminate this narcissistic need to fully agree with others (aka project) or cancel them, and still keep the mind open to find beauty outside of our convictions, and connect those damn dots. In the end, it's you and your own puzzle, me and me, etc, like what Rollins said about individuality. There's actually something dangerous in the need to agree 100% with someone, perhaps it is a key element that opens the way to bigotry and tyranny.
Listening to Henry Rollins is always time well spent. Amazing human...🙂👍👊
I love listening to Henry talk. I was into Black Flag (when Ron sang) even before Henry. I'm so glad he continues to speak. He, like me, is still punk rock in his heart. At our age, punk rock isn't playing old punk songs. It is, not becoming a sheeple, a blind follower of someone else's rules. It's blazing your own trail, even when the powers that be, tell you not to. You do what you believe in even if it's not popular. You make your own judgements based on your own observations, not others. Doesn't sound like much. When your younger, many people want to be individuals and sticking to your guns is part of being young. When you reach middle age, you've seen that following the heard and keeping your head down is a way to live, simple, quietly. Making waves can only lead to trouble. Henry takes the punk attitude we had at 14 and let it mature with him. As punk kids, we knew the system was corrupt so we wanted to destroy it, leaving anarchy. As mature punks, we know the system is broken. But we should try to fix it instead of being passive. It's much easier to remain passive and silent and be part of the flock. Mature punks don't die their hair blue to distance themselves from the flock. They speak out about injustices. They do what they know is right, even when it's unpopular. They don't need to be fake so people will like them. They become part of the solution, even when it's an unpopular solution. They stay true to themselves. The Dali Lama, who knows labels are for jars not people, would be a great example of a mature punk. Henry, thanks for showing us, at this point/age in life we can still live bravely. We can still stand on our own feet and ideals and at the same time be a positive force of nature. Thanks for decades of inspiration and reminding me I'm not alone.
Hmmmm that was a lot
You're absolutely right, Chris Replogle.
Btw, that reminds me, there used to be an underground comic book called "40 year old hippie". Some of us are like ... 50 year old punks. Haha.
Omg I’m 22 now I’m about 16 when I got in to the world of punk. Sometimes I have the feeling of being born in the wrong time. Your words are so inspiring to me.
Chris Replogle you get a thumbs up just for being into punk that long ...you’re cool
You must be Low Iq.
This guy never ceases to amaze me... from Black Flag to this? HR is the man
He’s still pushing the BF punk perspective... if more ppl had it, the world be a FAR BETTER PLACE... Talk is cheap... Shut the fuck up and JUST DO SOMETHING!
Love the Bad Brains!
@@exelchannel8806 ... different HR but yes.
@@andypostema4269 I’m aware, sir!
I actually got to meet him, in my neighborhood. I had no I did who he was to be honest, but I was walking home from work. He was charming and honestly extremely well spoken of intelligent had a great conversation about life. Left me questioning the symptoms of life. Ended up leaving my job and actually moving to South America which always been my dream at a young age.
I was lucky enough to attend one of Henry's sets a number of years ago and it was like seeing the most amazing motivational speaker. If you can see him live, do it. Watching videos like this is fine, but the sense of community you get from doing it live is second to none.
this is a true story....my brother saw Black Flag in the early 80s do a show in a shithole club in Atlanta Ga....my brother was one of the only people in my entire school that liked Punk by the way......so after Black Flag performed their set...my brother saw Rollins in the crowd just hanging out......so my bro walks up to Rollins and asked """Man what is Life....what does it all mean and how can I make something of my world?...""" Rollins does a long pause and then looks at my brother in the eyes and says...."""Sometimes you just have to go for it...just do it....never back down..ever///""">>>and the other day in a recent interview Henery Rollins repeated almost the same speech ......I was shocked....I always thought my brother was drunk.....but in the end Henry Rollins is the Man.....and sometimes you just got to do it!!!!!!!.
He’s very consistent. Ive realized that myself.
Does a song called DoIt, I think.
Fuck yeah!
Fantastic story! Love it.
I really cant come up with a complement about how much I love him. He’s simply amazing.
Rollins is a beast...much love and respect to a legend
I think when it comes down to just being a good person, Henry Rollins is
my favorite celebrity. He couldn't care less about the fame and the
money, but rather uses that to help people, travel the world, and just
meet new people from all walks of life and learn about them. That's a
man who is utilizing his full potential with the short time we are all
given on this little planet. Truly badass. And as I've been getting
older, I admire people like that more and more. He has more of a voice
than most of us and he damn well uses it to inspire us to be our best
selves. I don't know, it just seems like in an age where all I really
observe anymore (especially among my college-age peers) is just a sea of
people glued to their screens and being robots, I feel more of an urge
to go make these human connections like he does.
I picture his personal life is a lot like his character Cain in "He never died". Simple apartment with a box of money at the foot of his bed.
he has a firm footing in his punk rock and proletarian roots, he never sought to be a celebrity. An important point- it's so easy to not be something you don't want to be. You simply reject it.
I found Henry about ten years ago in a interview and was blown away by him. He has become one of my favorite TH-cam people to watch. His energy is contagious but not only contagious it is enlightening to listen to him.
He's like a full body massage, for my brain.
Yea and the masseuse is a jackhammer. This guy is a washed up no talent hack that has nothing to say lol
t00bgazer damn I wasn't going to respond to you but then I scrolled down to see that you trolled this whole damn section lol. Man get off Henry, he's done more for the art world than you ever will. Stop being a critic and try being a creator. Got some time? I would seriously love to teach someone like you an instrument or how to draw...ANYTHING productive!!
Fuck Henry. He's nothing but a bully who complains about being bullied. I can also play guitar at a higher skill level than these so called artists so I'll pass on your lessons lmao. Punk takes pride in being talentless art....
t00bgazer betcha I'm better lMfao
t00bgazer words of a never will be haha
The beginning of soaps and soccer balls story was touching! What he did that made me really emotional and made me cry even though the western mind set caused some harm.. that was the sweetest, humble most spontaneous thing to do! I like Henry Rollins so much more after seeing this. That was great. God bless him
I'm a social worker in Chicago, and this is inspiring. My travels are less world-wide, and more neighborhood to neighborhood, home to home; but, damn if this message doesn't resonate with my day-to-day experience. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
"I put the punk in punctual.."
Truly a inspiration to listen to. I left my country at the age of 25. I visit home every Christmas. Life is to short and beautiful to just stay at one place. 11 years today and my home is everywhere. 🌍✨
@Milly May Stay of the crack 🤡
No matter how many times i've heard his stories and anecdotes there is allways something new to find or realize. :)
I love to hear Henry Rollins speak. Whether it's comedy or a serious narrative, I always enjoy listening to his words. He's a wonderful human being!
Yeah, i completely agree. And i hope he's found more happiness in the later part of his life.
My first exposure to Rollins, having been introduced to me by my son. One of few times I can characterize a discourse as a true paradigm shift for me. I have exactly one life experience that parallels these stories, and that resonates as a truly life changing event.
"Thanks for enduring me."
Henry, it has been an honor and a privilege - may your anger and curiosity carry you through to Yemen and back again.
One go the best hours spent in a while. worth anyones time, honest compelling motivating
I saw him present his 2018 travel slideshow last night in Houston. Having just returned from teaching English in Indonesia and Prague over the past year, it was profoundly meaningful to me. If he comes to your city with his travel slideshow, do yourself a solid and go.
To all the lost young men in the world, stop listening to Jordan Peterson; start listening to Henry Rollins…
They say the same things. They have the same ideals. Just not the same ideology, I think that’s why you’re saying this. Jordan Peterson is a good man with a good heart with the best interest of young men at heart
@@gabrielsomething4464 Wait, doesn't having the same ideals automatically make your ideologies aligned? Please, explain.
@@Al1987ac their ideals are to help younger men. Their ideology on how to do that is different
@@gabrielsomething4464Jordan Peterson is a sexist and should not be listened to by anyone, especially not young men
Henry Rollins...grace, tenacity and compassion combined with the intensity of a badger.
What an amazing enlightened person. Thank you Henry. God bless you.
Sir Henry, once again, you’ve hit the head on the nail with your talk. I LOVE to travel, but haven’t made it out of the US, unfortunately. I wholeheartedly agree that, once you get to know a people or their country and culture, and if you’re lucky enough to befriend people, it’s very hard to do them harm.
This is probably, for my dime, Hank's best 'hour'. The synthesis and articulation of the message is one of great utility, especially in the USA.
I've heard this talk before, yet I keep coming back. Some food for thought.
Henry, You are amazing. Your views are so similar to mine. I Love that you are not just bitching about the problem, you are trying to do something. You are educating yourself. Good for You Sir. I wish You continued success.
had the honor of going to one of his spoken word shows last year and got to meet him :) it was awesome
Henry, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!!
Long time Rollins fan. Just scrolled through the comments and could not find one person that didn't like this. That is nuts. He legitimately is one of the best public speakers around. Thoughtful, inspirational, funny and all around great guy.
"If you want to know, you ve got to go". Real rule. We need more Henrys in the world.
Henry was never my favorite musician, no offense, but I'm very glad I've found him as a story teller. I did really enjoy the art in the music videos. This is a great talk, and I'm very inspired by these words. I have had some of the same thoughts. It's great to hear someone else speak these words I relate to so much. He does such an amazing job articulating his thoughts. I wish he would come talk in my little corner of America. I feel like he would really open people's minds.
Henry, you are a compassionate and loving human being and I thank you for putting forth the effort to convey your mindset and your outlook. I’m fascinated by the endeavors you’re undertaking. Thank you. It’s all about gratitude and compassion and you absolutely exude those two traits. Love and respect, sir.
This guy has been an inspiration to me for over three decades...and he just keeps getting better.
Here is something you should listen to and share among friends,I am always amazed with the speech of HR. Thank you for sharing.
Henry! You are so excellent! May your ideas go forth and multiply.
I've always enjoyed what Henry has to say. He's an inspirational figure and I believe that he genuinely cares about people, education, philanthropy and trying to make the world a better place.
Henry's adventures need to be filmed and spread to the masses so we can learn to be angry and compassionate to make a difference in the world, this message needs to be shared through his experiences. The world would most definitely be a better place if we all did the same.
Thanks for sharing this - I've been seeing Henry on stage for many a great evening since 1993, he's one of my favorite people on this earth.
Talks like these are far more useful than a college education and high school education. These are the people who should be teaching us.
Thanks Henry , for being a motivation and an inspiration. In all aspects of my life.
Putting music on usb and giving it to people is brilliant, and easy to do. I admire Henry’s curiosity and genuineness. Someone I’d like to have coffee with and talk to. Thanks for uploading this.
Henry Rollins is the man. Hes always inspiring and he makes me want to do more in life.
I hope he lives to be 100. We need such prophets in our time for as long as possible. He may not promote religion, but he is a prophet of hope and wisdom. He is the elder that you gather around a fire to listen to and learn from their deep and long experience.
I went to Pakistan In 1989 on my own (23 year old English boy) The only nice person i met was a secret military guy telling me to get off the the train in Peshawar before it was blown up.
Thank you so much. What a inspiring speech!
Thanks for putting this up. It's been interesting watching Hank's spoken performances age over time, a lot of his earlier ones I suspect he wouldn't agree with anymore. Nowadays though, they have an air of timelessness. Appreciate the new rated-G language, too. Kids need to hear this stuff.
+Rage Reset Most people that "knew him when" don't like him anymore because of his new spineless and boring "timelessness". it's just the entertainer in him. Speaking as someone who has seen him both Musically ans Spoken Word since before the first Rollins Band Albumn and the last last Black Flag show.
+Mr. Bosch I'm not sure what you're trying to convey here. What exactly is spineless about him? In your or other people's eyes.
Rollins is spineless because he's the ultimate PC conformist - just listen to what he says.
sudaev Bing, Bing, Bing, we have a thinker here...
Whoa! I will let him know that he should show you how spineless he is. Good argument - haha. Do you need a hug, dude?
The part about Haiti is interesting. I have a good friend from Port Au Prince who comes from an extremely rich family…..in Haiti, the rich are very, very rich. He’s one of the most fascinating people I know, and the stories from his childhood are incredible.
This talk has 50yrs of content in it, and I feel like I could endure 50 more
Rollins, you do truth better than most human beings I've ever heard. Thank you!
Everyone can learn something from this dude
Mostly how to be a grade A sellout.
Sellout?
Tank Fist lol you god damn elitist. Just cuz he takes jobs doesnt mean hes a sellout
6.5 inches baby!
Tank Fist I can't stand little douschebags that have to list their dick size.. Speaking of, that's nothing to be proud of lol
I'm from Florida and I would approve that message
Henry Rollins is awesome. Love this. Going to watch this and share with everyone.
Henry, I’m sure you’ll never read these words but you are one of my biggest heroes. As an 80’s punk, I respect you keeping your punk ethos and walking your talk. Those not familiar to what punk was/ is really about, we were rebelling against the injustice of the status quo. We wanted to destroy the existing power and replace it with a more just system. Power on Henry! What an amazing life you have created for yourself. Keep sharing your knowledge and experiences. 🖤
You clearly had a different punk experience than I had or anyone I knew had. Ours was more party your ass off, be loud, be different, with a chip on each shoulder
Always love hearing Henry speak. What a positive man!
Henry Rollins and Doug Stanhope, two people speaking hard truths but very thought-provoking and very right. I listen to as much material from them both as I can, to become a better person.
Now, that is a man. He is true to heart and willing to learn about other cultures, and to help everyone without bias. We should all learn from his example. LEARN about others. You will be amazed. Be yourself, but be OPEN. YOU can make a real difference. Leave political bias behind and be OPEN. You will see the light.
Robert Colonge Agreed, well said
"we've had myriad opportunities to overcome, we're not that interested". Brilliant.
I love Rollins. He's got to be the most honestly patriotic person I've ever seen who actually knows what he's talking about. This guy only has a high school education. But the what I loved about this lecture or whatever it is is that in Cuba he got on the "short bus." What's even funnier is that no one in the audience laughed. I'm still laughing about that. Because he paused before saying short bus. No one got the quip. That's hysterical.
I love when people say Rollins is a sellout... one of the most real speakers out there!! I wonder if all the angry people just don't understand that anger can be used for positive reasons... I am an angry person, I only wish I was as angry as Henry... the world needs more anger like this
Henry Rollins is a groovy dude-its almost 2am and I'm so pumped about looking up retirement centers I can volenter at
There is enough rotting sinister souls washing clean their monthly dirty deeds in those places no hurry
Henry is a really great example of why politicians are really ruining the world. My father always said to me if we went to another country and just chatted up local people we would find we have more in common than you'd think. Henry has done this and it's so true. We can really all get along....it's the guys in power that stop us from it. I liked this talk a lot.
I didnt like Henry's music but give him a microphone and i can listen to him talk for hours :)
I don't really like Rollins era Black Flag after Damaged, but I do enjoy some of the Rollins Band stuff. And yea, he's a fantastic speaker and very inspirational.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime" -Mark Twain
He has definitively made me a better man.
Thank you Mr. Rollins I greatly appreciate you helping others understand different cultures around this world. Thank you.
it's been more than a year since this came up and it's kind of sad it only has 927 views so far, I'm sharing this right now.
+Nicolas Benavides I know right!
+Nicolas Benavides I'm blaming you for how it's somehow amassed near 30k views in a mere month. But seriously though, I'm glad I stumbled on this.
I'm from Turkey and even i shared this :) count is : 272.673 right now :)
Nicolas Benavides way more views now 👍
433k now
Halfway into this and I teared up a bit twice already
Great speech, thanks Henry and to Soka for posting
One of my biggest influences: Rollins. I think it's great that he's trying to share his increased perspective on people & the world. Always loved his music & words. 👍
who ever fixed the sound on Henry's mic i love them
Such a brilliant man with a strong fluidity of thoughts, never heard a single fillers from this talk. As an avid fan from his 90's band "Rollins band" I didn't know he was transformed as a motivational speaker, until I saw this video. Thanks for uploading this video. I've learned a lot from him though.
Henry is la 'celebrity' who never got big-headed that he could 'save' the world, aiming too high.
Instead he is meeting the world, because he is humbly willing to aim low enough.
This makes his talks so much more tolerable than Russel Brand & Charlize Theron.
Again thank you x
Why do people call him an asshole? He seems super friendly and really deep.
Yeah... ppl thought him an asshole bc of the things he said.__most of those ppl are dead or irrelevant now... so figure it out.
When you have a definite idea, direction, and opinion, you will be labelled an asshole or a bitch. It also happens when you do not tell people what they want to hear. Most people do not want the truth.
Because its pretty hard to miss the self righteousness in Rollins.
"Comrade Fidel" ?
Really? Is he completely ignorant of the conditions in Cuba before Castro took control? Try calling him comrade to the people who are fleeing on boats made out of palm tree branches. Go down to Fl and refer to Castro as Comrade Fidel. Asshole!
He's going to call Fidel Castro Comrade but he bad mouths Reagan?
There's a reason that he gives these retarded talks at Colleges speaking to college students.
@@dispensethecredulous3634 reagan was a ignorant piece if shit
Just fresh from a spoken word show last night (Halifax, NS Canada). Only my second show.
Henry ranted for 2:40 without a drink of water. Age was a primary topic.
He's a year younger than i am and he's been a hero for many years.
Henry gave me goose bumps at 22:55
That's what being a human is. That's what I love in this world. And his face almost undercut it with the knowledge that, that man was never going to get to see America... This world is bitter sweet, but it's our job to keep it from just being bitter.
He's grown into such a nice guy 🙂
Time passed so quickly while I was watching this
Wow…I remember the first time I ever heard of Henry Rollins …I was in 8 th grade and my older friend said he was speaking at northern Michigan university and then I saw his LIAR video on MTV but I really didn’t know him till my friend gave me his book Solipsist and man ..I read that book over and over and over and I was just like this guy gets me he can put into words how I feel and I couldn’t do that and I was just amazed and fascinated with him. Seriously one of the best human beings In the world today. An inspiration to say the least. The world needs to listen to this man! I always say this in the comment section of your. Videos.🇺🇸HANK FOR PRESIDENT 2024🇺🇸
I just LOVED THIS so much! I've always wanted to travel to Cuba! A coffee loving photographer's Paradise! I did 6 cross country trips, I didn't really have $$$ for international travel. I had a BLAST! I wanted to see this country I'd spent so much time writing reports on without ever having been. The minute I was out of boarding school, I moved out, got a job for a few months.. ehhh .. not for me. I got offered an opportunity to travel and see everything ( ALMOST everything) I wish I had taken more pics, but I was too busy living it. I so wish people could understand, the more you travel, the more you realize people mostly want the same things out of life. But OH MY GOSH, the food you'll eat, the colors you'll see, the music you'll hear, the stories about the history and landmarks you'll hear.... Just amazing people!
I know my generation was a little willy nilly about being sponsors for people, kids just like us, that just wanted to come over to America and experience everything they could. We couldn't WAIT to meet them, and take them everywhere. I am slightly envious only of all the places Henry has been able to travel, it's fantastic! Shirley MacClaine is another one, I just love hearing all of her travels. The people she meets, the different customs, the sights. She has such a gift with words. I wish she had made more movies about all her travels. OUT ON A LIMB was fabulous!
Henry has got it right, our politicians have all this stupid pomp and circumstance, all these idiotic rules and regulations on foreign policy, NO WONDER everybody is on edge at these meetings and no country trusts another country! It's just ridiculous! I've found meeting people from other countries has taught me so much about places I can only dream of! I wouldn't trade it for all the tea in China. I would LOVE to trade some music and some food out to people from somewhere I've never been and never heard of, and let them send me THEIR versions.
WHAT A STELLAR SPEAKER for these students! Such an enjoyable hour and some minutes well spent. 🤗 WORLD I SEND YOU A BIG HUG!💕
"There's no rock n roll in math!" - Henry Rollins
*Tool intensifies*
Its too bad no one ever explained that rock and roll is made of math!
Math Rock: “Am i a joke to you?”
Yes, think for yourself and care for each other !
HENRY IS A NATIONAL TREASURE🏆 LONG LIVE HENRY ROLLINS🙏☮️♥️✝️
Just saw Henry (61) today at a sold out show
It was the elderly couple's in front of us 5th time, they said it was cute it being our first time
Long live Mister Rollins
🤘🏻
Henry rocks everything he does, everywhere he goes.
Henry Is a phenomenon,and a good one as such!
GENIUS!
And how the hell did he remember all this!
He knows it, because he went there!
All your real vivid memories are formed when you live through strong emotional experiences.