In Conversation with Henry Rollins (part 1 of 2)

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Punk icon and lead singer for the ground-breaking Black Flag and Rollins Band, Henry Rollins is also a journalist, author, publisher, actor, and globe-trotter. This multi-disciplinary performer calls on his extensive experience and talents as a spoken word artist to deliver a sometimes biting critique of some of the most controversial aspects of American culture. A skilled wordsmith, Rollins pulls no punches in his efforts to raise public awareness to the issues that concern him. An outspoken straight talker, he promises to deliver a hard-hitting and enthralling talk.
Talk moderated by Michael-Oliver Harding.
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[@jorgeatilano8031]

Rollins is my fucking idol! He's probably in the top 10 of the most interesting people in the world!

[@paulkaderli3526]

I love finding new Henry Rollins interviews. Seriously this guy is the man, not enough people know about him

[@AndyHoward]

American Badass

[@bsg2112]

Who doesn't know about him? I'll punch them in the face.

[@aerik7720]

the right people know about him

[@blackwingvalleylover]

When he says " I don't want to be confident- cause that's when you get gored." So true. Always be hungry and humble. Classic Rollins

[@petehouse8380]

Absolutely, show me a performer that isn’t crapping their pants before they go on stage, and I’ll show you a mediocre performance...

[@crose7412]

"That's when you turn your back and get gored".

[@padmac8176]

"The enemy of prejudice is travel" - thank you Mark Twain and Henry Rollins!

[@chuckmorton8823]

great quote

[@padmac8176]

***** Travelling and living in a country is not the same thing Allan!!!

[@padmac8176]

***** Hey mate, I am not the one you should be criticising here. I was just inspired by what Henry Rollins said and the Mark Twain quote, so if you have an issue, take it up with them, not me. And besides even in Saudi Arabia I am sure there are at least one ow two nice people who don't like what their tyrannical clerical counterparts are doing. You dont really know a country unless you have seen it for yourself. If you have lived in Saudi Arabia and have experienced oppression for yourself and have endured 400 lashes for kissing in public in your own personal experience then I will definitely buy more of what you are saying. But for most of us who have either only ever visited there or have never been there at all, we are not really in a position to judge too disparagingly, and I think that is the point Rollins and Twain tried to make. Well if Twain were still alive obviously. Personally for now I have no intention of visiting Saudi Arabia or any country that stones women to death or throws gays off buildings, but if I am persuaded to go and check it out for myself to be sure of these facts then it might be important for me to go there, and then I can honestly say what a truly disgusting backward country it really is, but until then I try to keep an open mind about everything, example being if I was persuaded to see for myself.

[@padmac8176]

I dont think there is anything Leftist or retarded about wanting to broaden your scope and seeing places, and obviously taking extreme precautions and researching that country before you go there. Anyway Allan have a nice day.

[@padmac8176]

***** And I never said to generalise all of Islam as being a good thing just because in this hypothetical scenario you might meet one or two good ones on your travels to one of these countries. What I WILL say though is conversely by YOUR logic it seems we should all be wrapped in bubble wrap and never set foot out the front door of our home for fear something bad will happen. How does that broaden your education in any way? Bad things do happen in the world, of course they do, that's part of life. But most times they don't happen! I am sure you know this already. And comparing travelling to a foreign country to sample a different culture to being raped up a back alley is just ridiculous! Come on mate! Surely you know better than that!!

[@Ryattt81]

I've known of Henry Rollins since I was a preteen and never personally got into his music. I was a young punk rocker but I still don't really get into a lot of Black Flag and not a big Rollins Band fan, but when my buddy made me a 23 hour data disc of his talking shows I got it just as I needed it, I got a model of how to be an adult without really giving up my favorite anti authoritarian and rebellious parts of me, and I couldn't have survived without it. I just need to figure out how to get rid of my cynicism like he did and I'll be fine.

[@toxicmasculinity4758]

You do realize, don't you, that _punk rock_ is a Gen X thing, not a Millennia thing.

[@somewhatsomething4882]

@@toxicmasculinity4758unless that's some obtuse, convoluted trolling that's not a very intelligent comment.

[@merlinpartlow2587]

i met him once. he was so cool. i told him about how his essay the iron inspired me to lift weights. he was so cool and he let me take a picture with him. this was 2 years ago in oakland, ca. it was surreal to meet my idol.

[@jeremynelson5311]

I'm meeting him next month as part of a vip ticket :)

[@Qurisx]

That is so cool. I've looked up to him for a long time now. I also rather love that essay. You've inspired me to read it again.

[@deborahlubarski1353]

He's probably alot nicer these days than he was during his Black Flag days....now, mind you, I don't know the man, but I recall an interview, of Mr. Rollins, by a nervous young teenage kid (the video can be found on youtube), where Henry just RIPS into this kid, talking about his hair, the way he's dressed, and all kind of sh*t. Now Mr. Rollins, was (I'm guessing) in his mid 20's, and the interviewer looked about 14, maybe 15 and probably idolized Henry....I was actually suprised when I saw the video, because I never realized what an absolute jerk he is capable of being. I can't judge him for that, though, because when I look back to MY OWN younger days, I certainly had my share of "douchebag moments", so I'm glad to hear that Henry Rollins is nice in person these days. I don't agree with many of his liberal views, but I do think he is an intelligent man, and an interesting person.

[@baronsaturday2103]

The kid had this 'I know it all' attitude, acting like a little prick. He says things about 'fucking girls, get them pregnant, and kicking they're asses out of town 'cause he's got no need for them'.. Black Flag was a hard working band, the boy obviously didn't know anything about the band, telling them they we're selling out? He asked for it. I like the attitude of Henry Rollins, then and now. Some things need to be said.

[@deborahlubarski1353]

Yeah, you have a point there. The kid did seem to have that "know-it-all" attitude....maybe he bring it on himself. I have to admit that, while NOW, at almost 40, I would've probably cut the kid some slack, but at 21-22, I probably would've been a bit of a dick towards him too.

[@philipgonzalez6153]

"lets give a big round of Applause ti Henry Roolens" 😂😂😂

[@andrewdods2236]

Philip Gonzalez Fuck ... To the Yeah .... Henry !!!!!'

[@jojo-fu4xh]

Why do people listen to this idiot? Because he wrote some bad punk songs 40 years ago? He i embarrassing himself here

[@ishtarbabylon4869]

@Bill laughing so hard right now!

[@josephcarroll7027]

yes sir..he's a legend..

[@josephcarroll7027]

Bill dude for real?? thats how your gonna come at this man?? you seem like a little man that has no pecker whatsoever...why. you wanna be like that?? oh let me guess.. you wont answer... ???

[@donalmulvey8743]

Yes we all say ‘multi-hyphonated’. We never use the term...renaissance man.

[@kastiaskinner2683]

Henry is the nicest powderkeg I've ever seen! I discovered him in the 80's in Jr high. I'm 50 now and every new thing he has done since then has made me admire and respect him more and more. And jesus, he even makes gray hair badass!

[@emmaduncan2991]

the man is an American treasure we are fortunate to have him.

[@smellraw]

Henry for pres 2020

[@magicsteve5523]

If I were American I would vote for him but I’m Scottish

[@therenegades7329]

@@magicsteve5523 me too but I'm Indian

[@Ajmk5150]

He's speaking honestly and from his own experiences, you've got to give him that.

[@ronmet8731]

Henry for president. He knows what he's talking about.

[@vandolmatzis8146]

Rollins was a role model for me in the nineties.Thanks Henry.

[@S7EVE_P]

Gotta say, great interviewer - lets him speak, doesn't interrupt and asks some good questions. Henry great as usual!

[@tolwarri4769]

The man is intense, love his words about giving it all to shine shine the brightest.

[@Qurisx]

I love the host. very quiet, respectful and knows when to move on.

[@igorjajic6898]

АГРЕЕД

[@liamgallagher5673]

I absolutely love that he still feels proud of having run a Häagen-Dazs. His modesty is so genuine and that's why I love Henry Roolins!!!

[@pwoods100]

I like Henry a lot, but I disagree with one thing he said here - "knowledge without mileage is bullshit." I disagree. In fact, I disagree quite vehemently. There are many people who would like to travel, but cannot. Sometimes, it's lack of money, other times it's health- related issues, but the fact is there are very well informed individuals, who have a vast knowledge about the world, who have never traveled, or have traveled very little. I have also met people who have traveled all around the world, and they are STILL ignorant. They still have zero knowledge about where they have been, or what they experienced. If you can have the best of both, that's the ideal situation. The point should be always learning about the world - whether you can travel or not.

[@unfortunatebeam]

yeah....he gets a lot of things wrong.

[@nickalzate7468]

I agree with you, but I think his statement stands more or less under the context of combating those who believe they can/will have earned actual experience by watching documentaries or reading books or (God forbid) the news. Essentially, you can be informed by facts and data, but you can't be fully informed in the same way you can through real life experiences added to that background knowledge. Rollins is an intense dude with some intense opinions. I definitely don't agree with all of 'em, but he's entertaining as hell, so I keep subscribing. Cheers!

[@leetaylor7097]

pwoods100 I think he means "knowledge without experience". That's how it sounded to me.

[@talldave1000]

I met Henry at Camp Walker, in S. Korea. Very intense and humble guy. I had no idea what to talk to him about. I wish I had better interviewer skills, it would have been nice to speak with him for more than 5 minutes...

[@lanakorvin570]

Wow~! Henry is a skilled wordssmith' he has the intelligence of a true Genius !!

[@prestopasta_]

"They just can't handle that I'm good looking, humble and well-travelled" hahaha killin it mr.rollins

[@eschaton]

"I'm doing an interview with you!" he says intensely through clenched teeth. that killed me!

[@munobasho9]

I sympathize with his statement about vengeance... crushing those who said you wouldn't amount to anything...

[@Qurisx]

that statement really got me afterwards, "I do not wish ill on them, I only wish to shine brighter and brighter. And if that means I burn to a crisp, then I'm ready to go." Beautifully said.

[@EliPorterMahn]

Henry is truly one of a kind

[@christabcook]

After hearing this I believe we're cut from the same cloth! I was born 8/74. I'm so glad you're here & accessible!

[@chuckmorton8823]

Rollins is quite a guy

[@keselakk]

Henry is my mancrush :D

[@chrishills2427]

I love him

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

One of the more interesting humans on the planet 🌍 I agree with many of his views ! Thank you for the support of our troops 🇺🇸

[@natwhite1679]

He's a bore.

[@gomezaddams6470]

He makes me cry... genius.

[@redpillmafia960]

People said the same thing when same-sex marriage was legalized... Why do you care if two guys or two girls get married? How does it affect you any? Oh... It affects me when a gay couple tries to come into my church and tell me that because we're not going to hold their wedding in our church they're going to sue our church.

[@Scorned405]

I met him in 1998. Extremely very cool guy.

[@savedbyhismercyandlove]

He lost Me w/Obama--Also His hand in helping WM3 get released when they were cleary guily(yes look at evidence seriously)...rest I like about Him...fuck politics

[@calldwnthesky6495]

great interview. thanks Henry. and thank you Phi

[@djpuma]

Left of center, pro obama, this guy is not who I thought he'd be....

[@codypoling2833]

Why? Most punk rockers are left of center

[@krymera666x7]

What did you think he was like? Ever listen to his solo music or read his books?

[@djpuma]

@@krymera666x7 cry me a river of blood, bruh.

[@djpuma]

@@codypoling2833 "punk" "rocker"? Never was a fan of that term.

[@thepaulusmaximus]

Good, then don't be like him. Be yourself, dude. Then again, being that you sound like a total moron, you should try to be like someone else.

[@catatonic9216]

Henry, thank you , thank you brother , I would love to meet this man , much love from s.w montana

[@kburd67]

Henry screamed at me and a friend in 1986 - it was awesome.

[@petethebastard]

LOL! I love the man! ...every time he gets a microphone, double-loop around the fist to spare the connection! Practiced, practical and efficient! ...and OCD as fuck! He's wise beyond his years.

[@mateeeii]

One of the best interviews I've seen with him.

[@j_freed]

Henry *"I come from the minimum wage working world"* Rollins.

[@crose7412]

@Grady Whitman However, because of his grades and qualifications the jobs he was able to get were minimum wage ones.

[@Richard1979hush]

i went to one of his spoken words a little over 10 years ago and i dont go to those sort of things but i totally thought he was worth seeing. He's funny, clever, and at times has an innocent child type of charisma

[@ojhalo]

He’s an actor too. He was in the movie HEAT

[@heinrik]

Henry Rollins, amazing guy !!!

[@Steezy76]

I spend a lot of time listening to music, sleeping late, and eating too much at one time. Lol small world

[@november8039]

Some of his politics I abhor but most of what he says I find profoundly insightful. Smart man who's lived a hell of a life. He's a great inspiration.

[@november8039]

After listening to more of him I understand his political stance much better and find myself agreeing with him much more than I expected.

[@SamBallantyne]

When Henry mentions the two times he has very nearly been killed, does anyone actually know the second time? I know the whole Joe Cole incident but haven't heard anything about the second one.

[@jeffsims8270]

6:21 - I can't help but feel so relatable to this RAMONES statement! One of the main reasons I'm so in love with them I guess...well, I love the music and the band, OF COURSE. I'll take, AND TAKE, that company EVERYDAY!

[@dinodeluca6210]

Great interview with a superb human being and the interviewer is one of the best I've ever seen.

[@heavy_peace8872]

"Sheetrock nightmare of mediocrity." Great!

[@busbystandup1337]

I truly admire the mind of Mr. Rollins. He challenges our thinking, as well as his own. He's self educated, and has an incredible appetite for authentic experience with people as different from him as he is from most people. Sadly, a mind like his isn't driven to politics; which is truly unfortunate because the world today desperately needs people like him to take the reigns away from the wretches in power today.

[@stealingtomorrowband]

No matter if Henry is singing spoken word mic cable is always wrapped up in his fist

[@nomadben]

Fuck, Henry is a hell of a guy. One of the only people I can truly say is a role model for me, although he might find that silly.

[@_rchives_rchived]

"Bama" would mean "Alabama" by the way

[@guitarded5198]

I like Rollins but he always been a bit pretentious.

[@kendrickjahn1261]

3:37--states he's without confidence...has none...6:44--Oh shit! Henry just spit out some confidence! Haha.

[@mcafee1971]

Obama didn't take the Guns. He is going around and making it Impossible to Produce Ammo. Just Like a Car without Gas, A gun without ammo is Useless. So Yeah, Enjoy your freedom while it Lasts . Soon Enough You'll end up Dead like the rest of us.

[@jorgeatilano8031]

Hahaha!

[@taraniso]

Bullshit. You can buy ammo if you own a gun.

[@mcafee1971]

Look in to the New Laws regarding the Transport smokeless powder and chemicals used to produce smokeless powder. kinda hard to make ammo without gun powder? Yup. So as for 'BullShit" , You Be the Judge. Bye Bye Now.

[@hinjurock]

mcafee1971 Dude, chill - it was just a little joke.

[@mcafee1971]

hinjurock I Understand. No Worries, But really , Have a Great Weekend.

[@official_czarus3714]

Totally relate to the "I don't want any confidence" thing

[@thepaulusmaximus]

I have to admit-never been a big fan of him as an artist/spoken word/poet-I loved Black Flag but that was more about the music and the attitude than him per se. That being said, he's an ace guy and I really relate to his background and his politics.

[@boulimiquedemusique]

Une magnifique entrevue, félicitations, quel homme !

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

Viva Henry Rollins. Thanks for posting.

[@ODjangoo]

i wonder what a conversation between henry rollins and alec baldwin would sound like

[@troylowe814]

Henry needs to listen to "Low Self Opinion" and take his own words to heart. Humility is a beautiful thing but Henry is too humble...his music changed lives for the better. That shouldnt be undervalued.

[@avantgardeaclue]

The most interesting man in the world. "I don't always listen to Henry Rollins, but when I do..... I learn more about him, myself, the world, the issues going on in the world, and what direction we should be headed in."

[@peterhuber1702]

Sure wish this interviewer could have given the audience just a second for that wonderful statement at 8:50 to sink in, especially after they were responding with some applause just before. He just wants to jump right into the next question about politics....really makes him look like he's not paying much attention to his guest, and doesn't have much experience interviewing.....

[@tengericsillag7865]

Exactly, that annoyed me too.

[@gw7208]

Good looking, humble and well traveled...thrown in a sack with a deep intellect and refusal to accept life's BS, give it a shake or two and you have Henry Rollins.

[@gedrooney9305]

Dude. Absolute dude.

[@morbidmanmusic]

same story over and over in every interview... zzz except the forst time he was on Dennis Miller. he said everything 180 degrees different about stuff.

[@awrogers3013]

You know after this talk about it if these guys haven’t gotten together and sued Greg Ginn over what’s right then I don’t want to hear about it. Not like they couldn’t afford a good contingent lawyer….don’t talk about sst. File a long overdue class action

[@redpillmafia960]

I am all about letting people do whatever they want to do... But it should not affect my life in the slightest. Same-sex marriage already existed... It was called a civil union with all the same benefits... But they weren't happy enough with that... they insisted on redefining a multi Thousand-Year Institution whose sole purpose was to Bear children and create a family... Now you just get married if you want to spend the rest of your life with them. That is not the purpose of marriage...

[@Xeroforte]

Lol your tears are tasty, you whiny little snowflake, you.

[@bobfort8023]

Good talk about being picked on cuz of racism. Diversity is not our strength obviously at this point. Change my mind.

[@Animal13846]

In my opinion Henry was the worst Black Flag front man , his spoken word is pretty entertaining though...

[@Funz2022]

Henry's really starting to repeat himself. He's literally said everything in this first part so many times already in many other KZbin videos. Still interesting but overkill ....

[@JackSmith-zf5xu]

Well, if people keep asking you the same things over and over again I guess it's unavoidable.

[@Qurisx]

that's because he's always asked the same questions.

[@lunarmystic9896]

Good man very good man

[@redpillmafia960]

Education will only help a small fraction of the population who isn't getting adequate education... Education is like money... more of it doesn't make you a better person, but only accentuates the person you already are.

[@piratesinmypants]

preach

[@genellege]

Sorry to bring down the tone but, how is this man still single?! He is the perfect man

[@tengericsillag7865]

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[@MsTaxidriver69]

Anyone who isn't independently wealthy would go broke trying to keep up with his travelling/touring schedule, for starters.

[@alondathomas293]

Always found him an interesting dude to read interviews about, but frankly, he's always struck me as scary as hell------he always came off like the kind of guy a woman would stay the hell away from, to be honest. Cool to hear about his political views, though. He always seemed like the type of dude who would have wound up a racist skinhead or something like that, but it's a trip to see how he turned out (and was taught to be, despite his dad) the opposite of that.

[@gc8972b]

@Cas van der Wal it may sound misogynist, but you know the game is real

[@jenniferjustice4108]

Because he is supposed to be. I agree, I have a huge crush on him, I fucking love him actually. But I think his logic and desire needs to be spread and might not if he had his girl to share it all with instead. Idk. I'm glad he's out there too look at and listen to, ....for sure.

[@DR-xt9ux]

Anger ..hostility towards the opposition

[@Sam_Graves]

"I show up and I say yes to things" Someone should ask him if he can run for office.

[@AP-ik2tl]

You can tell your from DC when they say bama

[@petermessenger501]

Always stays in trance

[@kevincannon624]

LISTEN TO BLACK FLAG!!! IF YOU DONT GET THE MUSIC...YOU HAVE NO PLACE HERE! REAL STUFF!

[@thegreaterg8r148]

As someone whos a huge black flag and hardcore fan, i disagree. Rollins has done lots of things that make him not just a singer. Also, his life story is inspiring, and everyone can learn from it. Also, hardcore isnt a very accessible genre Edit: i do think that if someones hate on the musjc, then they have no place here

[@lyndaconrad4549]

Not a spaz - driven and passionate.

[@DalePetrie-q9l]

Love he's honesty ! Grate to here someone with real life experience .

[@petehouse8380]

Excellent stuff, never really been a fan of his music, but I’ll listen to this man talk all day.

[@thegreaterg8r148]

That's fair. Hardcore isnt for everyone, but his message is.

[@bigsweaty8088]

Henry Role-ins?

[@andypostema4269]

Although I disagree with 80% of Henry's political views, I do enjoy hearing his perspective. He seems like he's genuinely passionate and properly informed on the topics he discusses, so for that I respect the hell out of him.

[@Jjernsberger]

I love this guy.

[@cygnals524]

@11:20 Michael-Oliver Harding states "we're in the midst of your election year and we're------" Then Henry states "See, isn't that sad? To say, "We are in the midst of your election year." In that you sexy Canadians have to endure this, like, this... and then Henry describes the sandbox type toddler behavior that was the 2016 (and 2020) elections. It reminds me of what Frank Zappa said many, many, years ago. Frank Zappa stated "America loves to inflict the ignorant "NON-culture" it has upon the rest of the world whether they want it, like it or not. I bet a conversation between Henry & Frank would have been very interesting.

[@barbabietola]

wow. it seems that i now love henry rollins more than i did before.

[@pablogates5355]

Right

[@danbanks7930]

IV always liked Henry...I listened to his various bands over the years. Best song ...on the way to the cage..he's a intelligent guy and has a good Life philosophy. .he's been very successful ...he owes now..pay up bitch ..😂😂🍔🍟😲💥🔫👮

[@ennio5596]

🙌🙏🇧🇷

[@eliashwm]

Of course you can be very prejudice to the nation, someone who calls himself a lefty plus he is after kids, what Ramones would say about that?

[@imhappyandyou.4003]

The best thing I took away from Henry's life is, anything is truly possible for everyone in life. It's really about how willing are you to work hard or step outside of your comfort zone and be all you can be in everything you do.. He is what I would consider as a successful person and it seems like he has learned so much from those moments or situations in his life and by that he made something great for himself from it all.. I hope that someday I can have a chance to shake his hand in person and thank him for the wisdom and talents he shares with the world. Edit: And I think that he would be a great President lol.

[@paulhoskins7852]

My number one problem with Barack Obama is that he signed Executive Order 13603. It is completely unconstitutional.

[@andiprogshop3097]

I've been to a Faith No More Concert almost 30 years ago and Henry was the opening act. At that time i did'nt speak that language very well so i did'nt fully understand his music, but i knew he is an interesting guy, Today i watched this interview and now i know he is one of the greatest guys you can possibly meet there outside. Henry for president asap!

[@jasoncrews2]

20:44 Damn right! 😜

[@careycummings9999]

When you talk about "living in the moment"! This man is always LIVING IN THE MOMENT. A true American icon.

[@luizassuncao5821]

I admire him more now.

[@eringobragh3390]

Middle class? In the class system, that's a a good position to be in. Especially in America. How did he end up living in a car? Total BS.

[@JustCallMeCeles]

"Rollins Band- Destroying the world". That's the first song i ever heard of Henry and it open a whole new world to me. Thanks you.