Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins (born February 13, 1961) is an American performer, writer, journalist, publisher, actor, radio host, comedian, activist and former musician. He is now hosting a radio show and doing speaking tours. After performing for the short-lived Washington D.C.-based band State of Alert in 1980, Rollins fronted the California hardcore punk band Black Flag from August 1981 until mid-1986. Following the band's breakup, Rollins established the record label and publishing company 2.13.61 to release his spoken word albums, as well as forming the Rollins Band, which toured with a number of lineups from 1987 until 2003, and during 2006. Since Black Flag disbanded, Rollins has hosted numerous radio shows, such as ''Harmony in My Head'' on Indie 103, and television shows such as ''The Henry Rollins Show,'' MTV's ''120 Minutes'', and ''Jackass''. He had a recurring dramatic role in the second season of ''Sons of Anarchy'' and has also had roles in several films. Rollins has also campaigned for various political causes in the United States, including promoting LGBT rights, World Hunger Relief, and an end to war in particular.