When hes not traveling, rollins prefers a to keep a relentless schedule full of work, with gigs as an actor, author, dj, voiceover. The henry rollins of today appears remarkably well adjusted in comparison with his young self. As a member of the seminal punk band black flag, henry rollins kept detailed tour diaries that form the basis of get in the van. Henry lawrence garfield born february, 1961, better known as henry rollins, is an american singer, songwriter, musician, actor, presenter, comedian, and activist. I was lucky enough to be a part of, a time, a culture, of a music and a movement that will never be again.
This story, along with the second disc of think tank, were recorded during the same australian tour in. Henry rollins tells the whole story in detail about when his friend got murdered howard stern. Get in the van tells of his days w black flag, one of the most important punk rock bands in history. Im a chapter in to get in the van and am completely drawn in. The book is composed of journal entries that rollins kept while he was lead singer of the band black flag from 1981 to its breakup in 1986. They are best known for the songs low self opinion and liar, which both earned heavy airplay on mtv in the earlymid 1990s. The second part focuses more on the feelings of rage and. Part 3 of henrys 2009 interviews to me, your creative output represents growing up really well, you start out.
As a member of the seminal punk band black flag, henry rollins kept. Rollins a good bit and enjoy the straight forward way he thinks. Get in the van 2 cds by henry rollins and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Rollins free associating through weird poemsvisual fantasies, and 3. Get in the van is a memoir by singer, writer and spoken word artist henry rollins first published in 1994 by rollins own company, 2.
In describing henry rollins, the tendency is to try to squeeze as many labels as possible into a single sentence but if henry rollins could be reduced to a single word, that word would undoubtedly be workaholic. In the next several days, we will make an announcement about a new show that engineer x and i have put together that will feature on kcrw called the cool quarantine. Oct 01, 1994 as a member of the seminal punk band black flag, henry rollins kept detailed tour diaries that form the basis of get in the van. I didnt make it through this part before but i did this time, and rollins comes out on the other. Take a summer, get a backpack and go to delhi, go to saigon, go. When you start to doubt yourself the real world will eat you alive. Buy get in the van by henry rollins online at alibris. Get in the van is a memoir by singer, writer and spoken word artist henry rollins first published. Usually performs barefoot on stage wearing nothing.
Episode 15 and this time were chatting about henry s experience with lysergic acid diethylamide. He also speaks out against artists with no soul and politicians who suck. Henry rollins get in the van part 2, 19841986 xim vicious. Henry rollins is interviewed about his childhood, life and psychologically analyzed for his masculine and feminine traits with analysis by clinical psychologist oliver james broadcast. Apr 17, 2012 henry rollins get in the van part 2, 19841986 xim vicious. Rollins band was an american rock band from 1987 to 2006, formed in van nuys, california and led by former black flag vocalist henry rollins. A torrid tale, punctuated by rollins wry humor, this book will make even the most diehard punk think twice before doing their tour of duty. First, henry rollins is extremely opinionated, and hes not afraid of being completely honest about those opinions. Other text includes recollections of times when he had yet to start, or had lapsed in, his journalkeeping. Get in the van by henry rollins album, spoken word. The cd contains a onehourlong story about henry trying to get to a show in tulsa, oklahoma. Apr 11, 2010 a epic promo that i produced and directed for henry rollins when he released the get in the van audio and hard cover book.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading get in the van. He portrays general adam luther, the mastermind behind a government intelligence agency called black box. Had the young rollinss life been anything other than miserable, he might never have quit his mcjob to get in the van. I cant help but to hear his voice while taking this journey with im in this van. Home updates podcast tour kcrw santa monica kcrw berlin store home updates podcast. But he sums it up well when he says, those people are missing out on a lot of fun. Listen to henry rollins get in the van part 2 by dj mikey j for free. Henry rollins tells the whole story in detail about when his. I am very happy of have this chance to meet you, well there is ten questions answer the questions you want, thank y. Many of the stories are sad, shocking, funny, and facinating.
It doesnt matter if one is into punk or not, it is interesting journey into the life of a traveling musician. The henry rollins of today appears remarkably well adjusted in. Feb 03, 2010 henry rollins airport hell part 2 of 2 chalybs frigidus. Hard volume would be a good album to buy if one is interested in henry rollins. Henry rollins get in the van part 1 by dj mikey j mixcloud. In describing henry rollins, the tendency is to try to squeeze as many labels as possible into a. Grammy award for best spoken word album, recording academy, for get in the van, 1995. Henry rollins tells the whole story in detail about when his friend got murdered howard stern close. Henry rollins tells the whole story in detail about when.
While henry rollins has enough of a reputation over the years for his spoken word material, his best effort actually has its roots in his black flag days. Sidelights more than 25 years ago, henry rollins made a name for himself as the frenzied, tattooed front man for the hardcore punk band black flag. Had the young rollins s life been anything other than miserable, he might never have quit his mcjob to get in the van. Part 2 of henrys 2009 interviews thanks man well my name is hernan montenegro i am from mar del plata a city in argentina. On the road is an often fantastic and quite a hilarious peek into not only his past but that of american punk music. Henry rollins get in the van part 2, 19841986 youtube. Listen to henry rollins get in the van part 1 by dj mikey j for free. An abridgement of his journals and reflections on first becoming a fan and then a member of black flag, get in the van. A daybyday journal from the journals of the evervolatile henry rollins on tour. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This can actually be extremely refreshing when every music critic today is reluctant to say one bad thing about any band, but its hard not to get defensive when. A epic promo that i produced and directed for henry rollins when he released the get in the van audio and hard cover book.
Mar 06, 2012 get in the van is an eyeopening account of henry rollins experiences with the struggling punk band black flag. Rollins s observations range from the wry to the raucous in this blistering account of a sixyear career with the band a time marked by crazed fans, vicious cops, nearstarvation, substance abuse, and mind numbing allnight drives. Get in the van henry rollins on black flags 1981 uk tour pt. A major part of the writings about 1982 is dedicated to the bands first tour of england, which.
Henry rollins quotes author of get in the van page 2 of 11. Henry rollins, born as henry lawrence garfield, is an american polymath of the entertainment industry. Henry rollins kept detailed tour diaries that form the basis of get in the van. Henry rollins biography life, family, childhood, parents. Criticallyacclaimed actor, spoken word artist, journalist, radio dj, former singersongwriter and activist henry rollins has joined the cast of the new action packed thriller, dark prophet, which has been called a hybrid between a webseries and a tv series. Eric the pilot is the eighth live spoken word album from henry rollins, released may 5, 1999 on 2. He has held several profiles including being a musician, actor, television and radio host and comedian.
Henry lawrence garfield born february, 1961, better known by his stage name henry rollins, is an american musician, actor, writer, television and radio host, and comedian. Henrys film corner, his new monthly film show will begin on the ifc channel. Henry rollins airport hell part 1 of 2 chalybs frigidus. You can feel that the words are from henry and not him relaying a story to some random writer. Apr 20, 2010 part three final this feature is not available right now. Henry rollins get in the van part 2 by dj mikey j mixcloud. Having said all of the above, this is a compulsive and compelling read with some laugh out loud moments. Part three final this feature is not available right now.
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