Henry Rollins Isn't Worried About His FBI File - Soft Focus - Episode 4

[@dwightmartincampbell7973]

It’s 3 in the morning and I’m just binging Henry Rollins interviews

[@astewart9410]

Living correctly!

[@rolux4853]

I’m on a Ian McKaye binge, go there after Rollins!

[@scottjohnson1235]

yeap

[@davidmitchell2884]

You can't help but binge Henry Rollins.

[@thedropdeaddisapointments128]

We've all been there

[@chrisbyars4422]

Henry Rollins Black Flag punk rocker sho became a philanthropist... hasn't lost his anger or his intensity. You rock!

[@J_i_z_z_y]

I like the 60’s look of this interview

[@jayt7178]

He’s Ian svenovius. Was the lead singer of nation of Ulysses.

[@violetbrown2372]

He looks like a lost Gallagher brother.

[@Microtonal_Cats]

I think it's a parody of David Frost interviewing Nixon.

[@billscanlan5639]

When I saw the thumbnail I was confused. I thought it was a 60’s still frame with Hank photoshopped in

[@sillypenta]

Starts at 2:30

[@Lastman737]

thanks

[@YuliMuly]

sillypenta thank you!!

[@coloradoexplorer3940]

hero

[@punxroxr1987tltv]

sillypenta thanks Captain!!! Don't forget to fly away!

[@kombinationkid]

Thank you son

[@tommyt1971]

Fun thing about the FBI is that if you contact them and ask if they have a file on you and they don't, they open one.

[@Koettnylle]

Internet facts

[@xiweinx]

Hardcore shows are still being played in basements and garages. We don't even have to talk about hope. It's still there.

[@kidswillbeskeletonsgrimm2702]

Even in 2019 my friend

[@awfuldemonspit6761]

Underground never die, always was dead cause this shit is what we feel

[@transphatsmile]

Yea but even those have an army attempting to stop them. The police, noise complaints , in St. Louis..the alcoholic industry, social media, et cetera

[@transphatsmile]

I watched the hardcore and punk scene fall apart here. Not only that, I predicted it. Even Ian Svenonius, last time I saw him here, joked “what this street needs is another bar”.

[@justinmix143]

Thank you for saying this. Still true 8 years later. Just needed to be reminded today

[@cybersphere]

FBI File? Rollins has an entire cabinet

[@josh-rz3uq]

Oh please. He's about as mainstream as they come.

[@danielbaugher826]

cybersphere " I have a file but it's a big one " lol Peter Steele lol

[@davidlanier2290]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sydbarrett5]

I think Ian Svenonius sold me a used car.

[@freyassagal2319]

Hahaha

[@dyr234]

hahaha that is fucking funny

[@austinjrb]

I respect this man's level of honesty and integrity so much. He's one of a kind and I strive to be like him.

[@nicks4802]

At the very end when henry talks about H.R. of Bad Brains falling off stage on him and grabbing him by the neck and singing at him, I can literally see that happening in my head, and its one if the gnarliest shows ever

[@dyr234]

Me too man

[@xjesusmercyx]

Nick Samuel that's exactly why we're Lifers.

[@acollectivunfair4101]

+6 L O W 6 L Y F 6 Gaaaay. Lifers are gaaaay.

[@acollectivunfair4101]

+A Collectiv Unfair? Whatever. Peace.

[@acollectivunfair4101]

+A Collectiv Unfair? Hardline Post Punk is what you are, not really Hardcore.

[@ChoopaEverywhere]

I love the section where he talks about the restrictions on someone helps them get creative. I've always thought of limitations as new ways to find what you want to say, even if you can't be direct.

[@MiniLemmy]

Henry’s look and intensity makes Vinny Jones look like Ned Flanders!

[@TraceyAllen]

One of the few interviewers that can actually keep up with Henry.

[@zackscruggs4543]

God...Rollins was such a volcano when he was younger. Now he is more like a peaceful moutainscape with all his smiling and more chipper attitude. Don't touch my soup can!!!

[@chrisb2608]

You dont have a soup can, kid.

[@CarcPazu]

Henry would be perfect in movie role where he plays a crazy general.

[@MiniLemmy]

Absolutely! He looks like a mean military guy...

[@drpibisback7680]

4 years late, but he plays the ex-military host of a survivalist reality show in the horror film Wrong Turn 2. It's pretty fucking rad.

[@userer4579]

"I'm going to give [democracry] mouth-to-mouth until I die", Henry Rollins

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

The US has never been a Democracy, so he's anti-American just like the FBI... which is why he doesn't have to worry.

[@Noisey]

You're welcome, kind viewer! Check back next Sunday for another episode of Soft Focus! And you can check out our Noisey Meets playlists for even more interviews.

[@David-dv2lb]

Is there any possibility of reuploading all the Soft Focus videos to KZbin?

[@Richard1979hush]

i love listening to Henry! He inspires me. He's definitely someone to learn from

[@artificialbox]

"this interviewer guy" is Ian Svenonius, he was the vocalist of The Nation of Ulysses back in the late 80s to early 90s, and has been in a number of great punk bands since then. If you're a fan of Henry and Black Flag, you'll probably like some of the stuff Ian has done.

[@spectrefate]

We all are 😃

[@donh1851]

Never realised how much I loved Henry but I truly must if I sat through that intro

[@nickilovesdogs8137]

Super cool interview they both have a lot in common it's like a dance. Great vibes and atmosphere.

[@davidward3394]

"Im going to give democracy mouth to mouth until i die" I love Henry Rollins.

[@bob733333]

Ya, bring back mob-rule. With the mob being fully 'tarded.

[@ioxnicoxoi]

and what can be more punk rock than having the balls to do what you love...in spite of the hoards of people too afraid to act on thier own behalf...in spite of the masses spitting disdain on you accomplishments.

[@FallenEmpireLTD]

Rollins is a very switched on person, glad he exists

[@walteredstates]

This intro music is the best, I've ever heard, by far. Add to that the visual style and this thing synergises into the style stratosphere. I am impressed.

[@DaveFurgess]

I met Henry Rollins in 1981 or so and all I remember was he was rambling on about Jimmy Pursey and he needed a bath really bad!

[@mingo4631]

i love how this ends with an abrupt “thank you very much”... after all that lol

[@cashwunna]

Good to hear, the world needs more Svenonius! x

[@Zopf-international]

Great programme Soft Focus. Wish it was on National Tele. At least there would be something good on. Everybody who is involved. Thank you very much.

[@emmaduncan2991]

Henry is a true American hero.

[@CreativeMcWritold]

Really....one of the better Rollins interviews. Ian svenonious did nothing erroneous.

[@ChrisShepley]

The last big rock moment was Sinead burning the picture of the Pope. And she was absolutely right in hindsight.

[@kennyjohnston5345]

The Interviewer looks like a full grown Peter Dinklage

[@EAP7708]

.....but with nasty teeth.

[@eddiegalon3714]

more like Elliot Easton from The Cars

[@davisdavis468]

@ those exist?

[@23lFrench]

Anarchism is quite literally, self organisation.

[@theabysshasnogender855]

Which is a "no-no" for people who wanna organize us.

[@davidlanier2290]

Every zoo is a petting zoo if you're not a pussy.

[@somewhatsomething4882]

There is no "self". Words are illusion.

[@crispee1978]

quite obviiouslly you dont get irony or sarcasm. hes acting out a caricature of those straight backed talk show hosts of the 80's.

[@tammichenard1024]

...more like the 60's, but I agree with your assessment otherwise.

[@davidlanier2290]

Sigh.... B o o k... He wrote many... Enjoy.

[@davidlanier2290]

Wait? What is sarcasam? I must have missed that day of school... I apologize most wholeheartedly. Please, Could you explain this sarcasm But you small words like you were talking to a child or a golden retriever.... 😇 Agreed. Hope example helps others learn the absolute beauty of sarcasam. 👍

[@binkymagnus]

always struck me as a William F. Buckley impression

[@herefordmsv]

We need more people like Henry out there. And that not anything to do with him being who he is, it just simply that I think more people need to know the reality out there

[@MikeZdravkovski]

What a great interview,Rollins is a legend

[@valeniusthekat]

I've loved this man since the 80's 🔊😍😄👏💜🕪

[@ntc612]

strong, honest, stirring, sharp-seeing, disciplined, humoruos, confident, fearless person. he shows how the human being should go through it's being. well, plus-minus.

[@video2000_TV]

he's not fearless or confident though ! the fear is the motivation for all the other things you said he is.. he even mentions it here at 15:15, he consciously uses his lack of confidence and fear of failure to succeed

[@ntc612]

i see your point. and i agree - maybe he intentionally makes himself act super-confidently to overcome fear and stuff. and i suppose you don't really define him as a woosy ("he's not fearless or confident")- he's got balls to deal with things he takes as his weaknesses, so..

[@j_freed]

Action trumps all talking and theory, and the man takes action. Fuck armchair theorizing and whining.

[@zer0953]

plot twist Henry is the FBI

[@peteagassi]

Ian is the greatest interviewer of all time!

[@romanlouche5220]

Audience in the dark.......so satisfying for a performer.

[@violetbrown2372]

Henry's an American treasure.

[@arbyscurlyfries9490]

Have you ever watched someone speak and immediately just regret your entire lifestyle?

[@Bikewithlove]

You're awesome Henry. Put that in my file.

[@freeecountryy]

Sweet Tascam TRS8

[@big24ern]

Man he gets me so pumped. Why do people call him a sellout?

[@fostercat751]

Not just sellout, liar, fake, phoney, shill.

[@lvx_rose]

If anyone calls him a sellout, they don't know wtf they're talking about.

[@walteredstates]

Envy + self defensive slagging off due to feeling called out on not doing anything with their own life

[@clicheguevara5282]

Bro we ALL have FBI files at this point. Lol

[@davidward3394]

Bud, when a F.B.I. agent knocks on your front door and flashes that unmistakable badge, wants to question you in a case..., its very real. I know i have a file, while probably very thin, i have a file.

[@666kinski]

Shorten the intro!!!!!!!!

[@TheCcmarine]

100fuckin% cut it in half!!

[@distination0]

Rollins rules!

[@Noisey]

We're talking about it! We want one too!

[@SoldStudios]

This was very interesting presentation. Where's the uncut version 🤔

[@jmpsthrufyre]

Why all the edits? Clever edits but edits nonetheless. And thanks Ian. I am now getting bombarded by ads and strange recommendations. From Angel soft toilet paper to soft tacos and soft machines.

[@johnmchugh8049]

The Australian hand story is legendary

[@benbaker-martin3627]

Check put this dudes band The Make-Up you wont be disappointed.

[@runnersdialzero1244]

2:30 if you prefer to skip the intro. I prefer to skip the intro.

[@johnnyguitar7921]

guy was in the FBI since his black flag days, lol

[@markowhisper]

i think the song "we don't need freedom" is another kind of form of punk criticism to what "freedom" in the modern America means, i mean free competition, freedom to establish not the actual meaning for what the actual freedom is supposed" to be, I see Ian's point, as Henry's, both might be incorrect to express themselves, but are correct to my ethical points of view and both points get along in the end; this aside from my love for both of their music, both are geniouses to me, maybe one more misunderstood than the other.

[@regortex3364]

Rollins, the most interesting man alive, according to Rollins.

[@devilsoffspring5519]

Well, that's kinda the idea, you should be the most interesting person in your own life at least.

[@robertwilson246]

I am really shocked how many people are commenting on Ian Svenonius' interview. It is just an act, idiots. He was in Nation of Ulysses and the Make Up. He is a fucking badass. Rollins and all the other people he interviews all know him.

[@vicoilsteems9764]

Robert Wilson ,the smirk on Henry's face at the beginning of the interview is the easter egg/ hidden clue .

[@jackprice8525]

I was wondering weather it was real or not. I think it would be a lot cooler if he was actually a basement dwelling douche who finally made it through shear determination and persistence.

[@PunkinO1111]

GAWWW I love him! Nothing gets more real than Rollins-

[@michaelh4614]

how does Ian look younger now than he did in the 80s?

[@resena7234]

16:55 ...and all the people went "Oh my GOAD!"

[@dyr234]

Ian is a badass front man, he was like an early cedric from at the drive in and rollins is just the fucking man with the plan.

[@lennyrose5852]

Cedric from At The Drive In? You mean Cedric from The Mars Volta? That Cedric?

[@dyr234]

@@lennyrose5852 yes the very so, and I mean in his stage performances

[@AnxiousMo-Fo]

I hope everyone knows who "Ian Svenonius" (aka the interviewer) is. If you don't, rush to the search bar and check out "Nation Of Ulysses"!

[@j-haint3188]

MUSICMUSICMUSIC is he in Chain and the Gang also?

[@johnnyscifi]

Svenonius is my jam

[@daevidharvey7113]

Rollins Band late 80,s 90’s the later version were some of the best Rock n Roll ever Those 4 shows I saw first a small North Tonawanda club to Toronto’s Concert Hall & Opera House blew them all away hugely , massive ... Do It Do It Do It Do It Man It’s Rock n Roll and the Message is DO IT !! Maybe the greatest cover ever Pink Fairies on a Power Trip ... 100% King

[@stephenroach1992]

I love Henry Rollins such a cool fucking intelligent dude

[@NudeRockENT]

Rollins killin' it as always

[@therugburnz]

Edit @ 7:04 ???

[@ronaldjbateman]

very, Very GOOD interview. Thank You!!!!

[@mikureloaded]

Yeah I thought Manson was violent on stage, then I saw GG and was just amazed and literally shocked.

[@DingusBobingus5555]

One of my top five biggest inspiration list. #3 to be exact. Amazing human being.

[@deanpd3402]

Anyone who thinks that rock music had any genuine value or sincerity to it should read David McGowan's 'Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon' for a rethink on the whole history of rock.

[@lindleland]

You are a saint.

[@breezyvibe]

I LOVE Henry Rollins. Damn.

[@Scorned405]

Met Henry in 1998. Very cool guy

[@zetetick395]

_"Jackass of all trades"_ Heh... I like that! :D

[@Noisey]

You noticed ::blushes::

[@Squidward_Tikiland]

haha i love the jelous people who come to these vid's to insult the interviewer and the musicians. interviewer is fucking comedy gold by the way.

[@Squidward_Tikiland]

his humor is a sublte kind of satire of alot of things in rock culture

[@phise1]

this legit felt like a 5 min video

[@Caligula138]

Henry Rollins glows in the fuckin dark.

[@georgiapics9377]

Great interview.

[@RedroomStudios]

this looks like it's a 1980's community access cable channel!

[@matthewcohen7488]

this is just another Rollins performance, he's doin what he always does: yammer on and on about himself, with some topical points mixed. Svenonius can't get a word in edge wise.

[@s1rShAnKsAl0t11]

The people who disliked this should be put in a work camp until they wake up damm it

[@stanczykfrowns6501]

That's a little rough don't you think?

[@s1rShAnKsAl0t11]

it a joke...

[@stanczykfrowns6501]

I know, I was just messing with you XD. But I agree with you! Very interesting interview.

[@s1rShAnKsAl0t11]

it was indeed lol for a seccond there i thought you would have to be sent to a work camp jkjk

[@stanczykfrowns6501]

XD Good to see some nice funny people on these kind of videos for once, respect to you Pogar!

[@somethingdiffrant]

Henry just mentioned Mahalia Jackson. It is the sweetest torture having a brain crush on an aromantic lol

[@smallertowns6180]

I can relate so much to what henry says at 14:50

[@soulflypw]

I love the intro music!

[@nataliacleotatrakobrapuke8081]

this world is sad and fucked, somehow they can try to send me to war to die to keep rich people rich, yet somehow its fuckin 2014 and still where I live I cant smoke herb without fuckin hassle (I don't even like weed. shit was cool in high school...but its principle. also, not like a law gonna stop me or anyone from anything, especially exploration of awareness thru medicinal plants) rollins is a fuckin legend, and a hero to me, an a lot. and this is the sht he gits from our fuckin disgusting ass world....pathetic. mad love rollins. cheers

[@nataliacleotatrakobrapuke8081]

id be more concerned with how fuckin retarded this world is becoming, and less of any file. snitches worldwide. webs of ignorant tattletales.

[@gorazdvahen492]

HR is one cool badass.

[@salazarich]

The Make Up is a fantastic band.

[@EclecticSceptic]

Oh man, I didn't want that to end.

[@queuesnake704]

Smart, down to earth guy, that Rollins.

[@yellopearls07]

I automatically feel sorry for anyone that takes on the challenge of interviewing Rollins. First of all, good luck getting anything other than your first question in, because he's going to take that and run non-stop with it into whatever topic he wants to. This putz is completely thrown off his game. Rollins' intensity was too much for this guy before they even sat down. Ben Stein did a pretty good interview with him, but even he had to fall back on cheap laughs just to keep from getting railroaded.

[@cashwunna]

NEW SOFT FOCUS SEASON PLEEEASE x

[@Misterz3r0]

Starts at 0:00

[@craigjones8558]

Fuck me, that was the most head damaging intro I've ever had to endure

[@majorThreatNOW]

u just love the interviewer on this show, seems like such a wicked dude, lol

[@worryphree]

Gawd!! That was too short!

[@renbecks66]

I know Henry isn’t very tall, but he doesn’t seem to fit in that chair...

[@wainedodd8055]

Nobody puts Henry in a chair,

[@davidlanier2290]

That's because he's larger than life