Logan Sounds Off Henry Rollins talking about Black Flag, The Rollins Band, Spoken Word and more!
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Feb 8, 2024 
Henry Rollins, musician, spoken-word artist and actor known for fronting Black Flag and the Rollins Band, shares stories from early punk days to touring and radio. He talks about joining the DC scene, becoming a solo spoken-word performer, forming the Rollins Band, Lollapalooza memories, film and radio work, and record collecting.
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Small Scenes Create Big Possibility
- The punk scene's small size created huge opportunity because fans could meet bands directly and start labels or fanzines quickly.
- Henry credits that accessibility with enabling DIY labels like Dischord and SST, and young people forming bands overnight.
Turning Black Flag’s End Into Rollins Band
- After Black Flag broke up abruptly in 1986, Henry flew to England, wrote and recorded songs in days with Chris Haskett, then formed Rollins Band and toured the world.
- He emphasized quick DIY records, Ian MacKaye producing, and paying bandmates back after a rough tour.
Opening Lollapalooza And Watching Bands Explode
- Rollins Band opened the first Lollapalooza; Henry insisted on the whole tour and ended up on the inaugural lineup opening for Jane's Addiction.
- He watched Jane's and Nine Inch Nails explode and even sang with Ice-T onstage daily.