Henry Rollins

Quick Facts

Full Name	Henry Rollins
Occupation	Punk Singer
Date Of Birth	Feb 13, 1961(1961-02-13)
Age	63
Birthplace	Washington, D.C.
Country	United States
Horoscope	Aquarius

Henry Rollins Biography

Henry Rollins is one of the most popular and richest Punk Singer who was born on February 13, 1961 in Washington, D.C., United States. Former frontman of Black Flag, a hardcore and punk rock band that disbanded in 1985. He was also a member of The Rollins Band, which is known for songs such as “Liar.” He hosted the TV series 10 Things You Don’t Know About in 2013.

He has fought for many causes, and in 2012 he started writing articles for The Huffington Post. It was founded by He has campaigned for many political causes and, in 2012, he began to write articles for The Huffington Post, which was established by Ariana Huffington..

Henry Lawrence Garfield (born February 13, 1961), better known as Henry Rollins, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor, presenter, comedian, and activist. He currently hosts a weekly radio show on KCRW, is a regular columnist for Rolling Stone Australia, and was a regular columnist for LA Weekly.

From 1979 to 1980, Rollins was working as a roadie for Washington bands, including Teen Idles. When the band’s singer Nathan Strejcek failed to appear for practice sessions, Rollins convinced the Teen Idles to let him sing. Word of Rollins’ ability spread around the punk rock scene in Washington; Bad Brains singer H.R. would sometimes get Rollins on stage to sing with him. In 1980, the Washington punk band the Extorts lost their frontman Lyle Preslar to Minor Threat. Rollins joined the others of the band to form State of Alert (S.O.A.) and became its frontman and vocalist. He put words to the band’s five songs and wrote several more. S.O.A. recorded their sole EP, No Policy, and released it in 1981 on MacKaye’s Dischord Records.

He was the son of Paul Garfield and Iris Garfield.

Henry Rollins Net Worth

Henry Rollins is one of the richest Punk Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Henry Rollins 's net worth $6 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a teenager who performed in various hardcore bands. He attended American University, but he dropped out. Instead, he worked minimum wage gigs while making and performing music.

He has appeared on several radio programs and in some TV shows such as Jackass or Sons of Anarchy.

Rollins was born Henry Lawrence Garfield in Washington, D.C. on February 13, 1961, the only child of Iris and Paul Garfield. His father was of Jewish descent. Rollins’ Latvian paternal great-grandfather, Henach Luban, fled to the U.S. from Rēzekne (then part of the Russian Empire) and changed his first name to Henry. When Rollins was three years old, his parents divorced and he was raised by his mother in the Washington neighborhood of Glover Park. As a child and teenager, Rollins was sexually assaulted, and he suffered from depression and low self-esteem. In fourth grade, he was diagnosed with hyperactivity and took Ritalin for several years to focus during school.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Henry Rollins height 5 ft 9 in Henry weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Henry Rollins Dating?

According to our records, Henry Rollins is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Henry Rollins’s is not dating anyone.

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As a vocalist, Rollins has adopted a number of styles through the years. He was noted in the Washington, D.C. hardcore scene for what journalist Michael Azerrad described as a “compelling, raspy howl.” With State of Alert, Rollins “spat out the lyrics like a bellicose auctioneer.” He adopted a similar style after joining Black Flag in 1981. By their album Damaged, however, Black Flag began to incorporate a swing beat into their style. Rollins then abandoned his State of Alert “bark” and adopted the band’s swing. Rollins later explained: “What I was doing kind of matched the vibe of the music. The music was intense and, well, I was as intense as you needed.”

Facts & Trivia

Henry Ranked on the list of most popular Punk Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Henry Rollins celebrates birthday on February 13 of every year.

Around April 1981, drummer Simon Jacobsen was replaced by Ivor Hanson. At the time, Hanson’s father was a top admiral in the U.S. Navy and his family shared living quarters with the U.S. Vice President in the Naval Observatory. The band held their practices there and would have to be let in by Secret Service agents.

Top Facts about Henry Rollins

1. Henry Rollins is an American musician, actor, and writer.
2. He was born on February 13, 1961 in Washington D.C.
3. Rollins was the lead singer of punk band Black Flag from 1981-1986.
4. He has released over a dozen solo spoken word albums.
5. Rollins has acted in films such as “Heat” and “Lost Highway.”
6. He hosts a weekly radio show on KCRW called “Henry Rollins Show.”
7. Rollins is also an author with several published books.
8. He is known for his outspoken political views and activism.
9. In 2010, he won a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album.
10. Rollins has been named one of the greatest frontmen in rock history by numerous publications.

Why does Henry Rollins walk funny?

Rollins carries a knife, but he’s terrified of having to use it, and he can’t run from danger — the sciatic nerve damage that gives him a slight limp ensures that. But he’s never been hurt. In fact, he fears growing soft more than he does getting hurt.

What is Henry Rollins famous for?

Henry Rollins, original name Henry Garfield, (born February 13, 1961, Washington, D.C., U.S.), American singer, poet, monologuist, and publisher whose tenure as the lead vocalist of Los Angeles hardcore group Black Flag made him one of the most recognizable faces in the 1980s punk scene.

What is Henry Rollins most famous song?

1. Liar. At the top spot on this top 10 Henry Rollins songs list is the Rollins Band’s most famous song. The track was taken from their fourth album Weight released in 1994.

Is Henry Rollins married?

Rollins is childless by choice, and says that he has not been in a romantic relationship since his 20s. He considers himself a solitary person, and maintains few deep relationships outside of his professional ones.

Where is Henry Rollins house?

He’s lived in the Nichols Canyon area , which is between Hollywood and the Sunset Strip since 1999. The home has lots of privacy, with no neighbors nearby, and with its steel beams and tons of concrete, it has an industrial feel to it. Rollins’ bunker-like Los Angeles home has three bedrooms and six bathrooms inside.