Henry Rollins
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09/07/21 • 49 min
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Henry Rollins speaks with Rick Rubin from Shangri-La pre-pandemic and in full Rollins fashion, the stories just poured out of him. Henry talks about the time he was christened a lead singer by H.R. from Bad Brains, the day he woke up and realized he was done writing music, and why he’ll never be the old guy on stage performing his greatest hits.
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Henry Rollins speaks with Rick Rubin from Shangri-La pre-pandemic and in full Rollins fashion, the stories just poured out of him. Henry talks about the time he was christened a lead singer by H.R. from Bad Brains, the day he woke up and realized he was done writing music, and why he’ll never be the old guy on stage performing his greatest hits.
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Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond - Henry Rollins
Transcript Summary
In this episode titled 'Henry Rollins', the renowned musician and spoken word artist reflects on his career and experiences in the music industry. Starting with his audition for Black Flag and subsequent success as their lead singer, Rollins discusses his transition from music to spoken word and the challenges and rewards that came with it. He emphasizes the importance of pushing oneself outside of comfort zones and pursuing new projects. Rollins shares anecdotes from his extensive touring days, including performing with various bands and the vibrant music scene in Los Angeles. Additionally, he delves into his deep love for music, which started with his mother's influence and evolved during the punk rock movement. Rollins shares stories of his time with Black Flag, including their recording process, internal conflicts, and eventual breakup. Despite the initial shock, Rollins went on to form Rollins Band and continued to tour extensively for over 25 years. This episode offers an intriguing glimpse into Henry Rollins' intense passion for music and his relentless pursuit of artistic expression. Whether you're a fan of his music or interested in the evolution of the punk rock scene, this episode promises a captivating and inspiring listen.
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Pushkin. Henry Rawlins is intense about the things he loves.
Speaker 1It's like he's on a mission from God, and he's been that way since his days It's Black Flags frontman. In the eighties, their music was pure aggression. At shows, there was no delineating between the band and the audience. It was all just one big moshpian with Rollins physically fighting off the crowd and dodging beer bottles hurled
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Who did Henry Rollins join after the singer of another band, Lyle Pressler, left to join Minor Threat?
Henry Rollins joined a band called the Extorts after Lyle Pressler left to join Minor Threat.
How did Henry Rollins get to know Black Flag?
Henry Rollins got to know Black Flag through their visits to DC and eventually auditioned for the band.
What life-changing opportunity did Black Flag offer Henry Rollins?
Black Flag offered Henry Rollins a spot as their singer, which was a life-changing opportunity for him.
How did Henry Rollins prepare to join Black Flag?
Henry Rollins quickly learned the band's lyrics and quit his job to join Black Flag.
Where did Henry Rollins sing an encore with Black Flag before officially joining the band?
Henry Rollins sang an encore with Black Flag at a show in Philadelphia before officially joining the band.
Who were the founding members of Black Flag?
The founding members of Black Flag were Greg Ginn and Chuck Dukowski.
What label did Henry Rollins start with Rick Rubin?
Henry Rollins and Rick Rubin started the Infinite Zero label together in the early 1990s.
What type of performances did Henry Rollins do before the pandemic?
Before the pandemic, Henry Rollins toured the world as a spoken word artist.
What conferences did Henry Rollins serve as a keynote speaker at?
Henry Rollins served as a keynote speaker at various conferences, including software and cannabis conventions.
What was Henry Rollins' first punk rock record?
Henry Rollins' first punk rock record was the first Ramones album, which had a significant impact on him.
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