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Henry Rollins

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2012

    The Serene Dominic Show: David Bash of International Pop Overthrow

    In 1998, after grunge ground down and MTV flirtedwith electronica before getting completely in bed with reality TV, David Bash founded the International Pop Overthrow Festival to give support to a fractured pop scene that had probably given up all hopes of being signed to a major label since The Pos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2012

    Record Heat: Avant-Garde by Brad Dwyer

    Yesterday, while cleaning my apartment (too rare an occurrence, lemme tell you) I listened to a recent broadcast of Henry Rollins' excellent radio show on KCRW. Rollins is a man of many talents: In addition to his excellent program, he writes for our sister paper, LA Weekly, and he tours the worl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2011

    From Print: Blogs Teased in Our November 3 Issue

    ​This week, New Times ran a list in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts. What does Henry Rollins have to say about Occupy, his new book, and KCRW in Los Angeles? What does Dead Ey ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2011

    Henry Rollins on Occupants, the Occupy Movement, and the Radio

    ​There aren't a lot of middle-of-the-roaders when it comes to Henry Rollins. You love him or you hate him, and he gives you plenty of chances to do either: He hosts a radio show on KCRW (doing remarkable things like following up a Curtis Mayfield cut with a jam by Japanese drone-rockers Boris ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2011

    Duos With More Chemistry Than Jon Cryer and Ashton Kutcher

    ​ Last week's season premiere of Two and a Half Men had nearly 28 million viewers due to sheer curiosity. It played out like a revenge fantasy of Chuck Lorre killing off Charlie Sheen without the gore or entertainment of Kill Bill. Alan (Jon Cryer) wasn't the least bit upset about his brother ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2011

    Lollapalooza: "It Was 20 Years Ago Today..."

    ​It's kind of hard to imagine that Lallapalooza is 20 years-old. I wasn't in attendance in 1991, but the event still feels like a cultural touchstone for me (due in no small part to the "Homerpalooza" episode of The Simpsons, which introduced me to Sonic Youth, and cemented my growing love for The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2011

    OFF!'s Dimitri Coats Talks Phoenix Oil Theft Charges

    ​ All of the record covers by OFF!, the hardcore supergroup fronted by Keith Morris of Circle Jerks/Black Flag, and have been designed by punk-art icon Raymond Pettibon.On cover features the phrase, "I've heard some wild stories about the band" scrawled in Pettibon's signature style. The band, rou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2011

    Black Fag at The Rogue Bar Last Night

    Benjamin LeathermanBlack Fag The Rogue Bar Saturday, February 26 Henry Rollins, circa 1982, is an absolute archetype of manliness. Covered with tattoos and boiling over with testosterone, Hank the Tank thrashed his way through live gigs and dispensed plenty of punches as the frenetic frontman for B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2011

    X103.9's Throwdown, Telekinesis, Black Fag, Civic Space Jam, and Other Weekend Events

    ​Henry Rollins might not dig Black Fag, but don't let that dissuade you from attending their gig this weekend in Scottsdale. According to the MySpace blog for the over-the-top gay Black Flag tribute act, Hank was reportedly a little gruff when Black Fag's frontman attempted to invite him to part ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2010

    Henry Rollins Reveals He Produced an Album For Killer Charles Manson

    ​At a benefit event he recently hosted for Los Angeles radio station KCRW, former Black Flag frontman Henry Rollins revealed that he produced an album for serial murderer and cult leader Charles Manson, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Rollins produced a handful of Charles Manson's acoustic "p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2010

    Dec. 15th In Blogs: Sean Gaines, Hollywood Regency, Henry Rollins, Cookies, and Camelback Corridor

    ​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2010

    Macy Gray, Third Eye Blind, Joe Sib, 2 Tone Lizard Kings, and Other Weekend Events

    Macy Gray is scheduled to perform at CityScape on Friday.Macy Gray and Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon hanging out at the same party?Such will be the case this weekend as the R&B star is scheduled to stage a free concert tomorrow night during this weekend's grand opening celebration of CityScape in do ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2010

    Joe Sib Brings His Spoken-Word Punk Rock Manifesto to Trunk Space

    Remember when Henry Rollins was the best punk rock apologist ever? His spoken word shows were funny, intimate, and inspiring. His stories and jokes were still new to you. That was a great era, indeed, but now he's a sickly-looking old hypocrite with terrible tattoos.So now there's a new guy doing t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2010

    Non-Critics, Bon Jovi Gang Bangs, and More in This Week's New Times

    ​Jay Bennett's Nothing Not New column has given us all cause to think about, and listen to, brand new music, even if we're more inclined toward cassette aged vinyl.But when do we, (and when should we) cross the lines between "fan," "listener," and "critic?" Jay answers... "They say everyone's a c ... More >>

  • Music

    February 18, 2010

    Henry Rollins

    ​Jay Bennett's Nothing Not New column has given us all cause to think about, and listen to, brand new music, even if we're more inclined toward cassette aged vinyl.But when do we, (and when should we) cross the lines between "fan," "listener," and "critic?" Jay answers... "They say everyone's a c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2009

    Henry Rollins Returns to Tempe in February

    Michael BucknerHenry Rollins is scheduled to perform on Sunday, February 21, at the Marquee Theatre.​Henry Rollins works like clockwork. It seems like the tough-as-nails punk poet and pundit graces the Valley with a spoken-word gig during the even-numbered years, and 2010 will be no exception. Rol ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2009

    December 2 In Blogs: Joe Arpaio, KISS, Furio Closes its Doors, and the Hells Angels

    ​In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard:Sheriff Joe's Bigoted Deputies Harass an Activist in Video from September Sweep Up on the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2009

    Black Fag Brings Its Homo Hardcore Black Flag Tribute to Jugheads on Friday

    The fabulous members of Black Fag. Imagine, if you will, that all those long-standing rumors about Henry Rollins' alleged homosexuality are actually true. (They're not, of course, but stick with us). Better yet, picture what the muscular singer would've looked like if he'd had spent his entire car ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2008

    Veggie Boy: Pie Zanos Kitchen

    The fabulous members of Black Fag. Imagine, if you will, that all those long-standing rumors about Henry Rollins' alleged homosexuality are actually true. (They're not, of course, but stick with us). Better yet, picture what the muscular singer would've looked like if he'd had spent his entire car ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2008

    Henry Rollins Takes on Palin, Van Halen Fans at Marquee Show

    The fabulous members of Black Fag. Imagine, if you will, that all those long-standing rumors about Henry Rollins' alleged homosexuality are actually true. (They're not, of course, but stick with us). Better yet, picture what the muscular singer would've looked like if he'd had spent his entire car ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2008

    It Came From YouTube: Black Flag’s 1982 Phoenix Gig

    The fabulous members of Black Fag. Imagine, if you will, that all those long-standing rumors about Henry Rollins' alleged homosexuality are actually true. (They're not, of course, but stick with us). Better yet, picture what the muscular singer would've looked like if he'd had spent his entire car ... More >>

  • Music

    October 2, 2008

    Henry Rollins Is Begging You to Vote

    The fabulous members of Black Fag. Imagine, if you will, that all those long-standing rumors about Henry Rollins' alleged homosexuality are actually true. (They're not, of course, but stick with us). Better yet, picture what the muscular singer would've looked like if he'd had spent his entire car ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 2, 2008

    O Henry

    Outspoken punk icon speaks out

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2008
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    April 14, 2008
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    September 13, 2007

    Sir Hank

    Take this punk poet home to meet Dad at your own risk

  • Music

    May 24, 2007

    Big Vinny & The Cattle Thieves

    Addiction and Subtraction
    (May Cause Dizziness)

  • Music

    August 31, 2006

    Rollins Band

    But there will be irony and pecs, right?

  • Music

    April 13, 2006

    Rock On, Write Off

    Music can be a taxing enterprise

  • Music

    September 29, 2005

    Vinyl Fetish

    Henry Rollins rummages through his beloved record collection

  • Calendar

    July 21, 2005

    Short Story

    Original warped van tour

  • News

    March 3, 2005

    Detour for Dummies

    A user's guide

  • Music

    October 21, 2004

    Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains

    Is Les Claypool the Frank Zappa of side projects?

  • Calendar

    September 30, 2004

    World Class Gad

    Gadabout Film Fest makes its way in the reel world

  • Music

    July 1, 2004

    Danzig

    No retirement for the wicked

  • Calendar

    January 8, 2004

    Bawdy Positive

    Energized evening benefits HIV resource center

  • Music

    January 8, 2004

    Henry Rollins

    The former Black Flag member speaks his mind

  • Music

    February 20, 2003

    Henry Rollins

    Hank's game for spoken wordplay

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001
  • Music

    September 6, 2001

    Burning, Man

    Celebrity Theatre

  • Calendar

    March 1, 2001

    Oh, Henry

    Rollins hits the Valley Friday

  • Music

    November 23, 2000

    Hand Jive

    Punk legend Keith Morris battles back illness to emerge with a spoken word/musical hybrid and a talented oddball ensemble

  • News

    June 8, 2000

    Letters 06-08-2000

    Punk legend Keith Morris battles back illness to emerge with a spoken word/musical hybrid and a talented oddball ensemble

  • Music

    May 25, 2000

    Rollins Rock

    Once the figurehead of '80s punk, Henry Rollins now looks to arena favorites of the '70s for hard-rock inspiration while exploring yet another chapter in his ever-diversifying career

  • Music

    March 23, 2000

    Tommy Boy

    Once the figurehead of '80s punk, Henry Rollins now looks to arena favorites of the '70s for hard-rock inspiration while exploring yet another chapter in his ever-diversifying career

  • Calendar

    November 5, 1998

    Hank's Tank

    Once the figurehead of '80s punk, Henry Rollins now looks to arena favorites of the '70s for hard-rock inspiration while exploring yet another chapter in his ever-diversifying career

  • News

    December 12, 1996

    Letters

    Once the figurehead of '80s punk, Henry Rollins now looks to arena favorites of the '70s for hard-rock inspiration while exploring yet another chapter in his ever-diversifying career

  • Music

    November 21, 1996

    Regarding Henry

    Once the figurehead of '80s punk, Henry Rollins now looks to arena favorites of the '70s for hard-rock inspiration while exploring yet another chapter in his ever-diversifying career

  • Music

    April 11, 1996

    Revolver

    Where the seven-inch is still king

  • Music

    December 16, 1992

    JAMS TO THE WORLD

    A STOCKINGFUL OF JOYFUL NOISES AND TANNEN-BOMBS

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