Biography
Who is Henry Rollins?
Early life and real name
Henry Lawrence Garfield was born in Washington, D.C. On February 13, 1961. He grew up as an only child to parents Paul and Iris Garfield. Following his parents' divorce when he was three, his mother raised him in the Glover Park neighborhood of Washington.
During his youth, Henry experienced sexual assault and struggled with depression. In the fourth grade, he received a diagnosis of hyperactivity and used Ritalin for several years to help him focus in school. He attended The Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland, where he first began his writing practice.
Music career beginnings
Henry Rollins started his musical path as a roadie for various Washington D.C. Bands. In 1980, he formed the hardcore punk group State of Alert, also known as S.O.A. He served as the vocalist and wrote lyrics for the band's five songs. Their only EP, titled No Policy, was released on Dischord Records in 1981.
After S.O.A. Disbanded following twelve shows, he moved toward a larger musical platform. He became a fan of the California group Black Flag and eventually auditioned for them in New York City. His intense energy and diverse musical interests led to him becoming their permanent singer in 1981.
Later musical and media work
Following the breakup of Black Flag, Henry Rollins formed the Rollins Band, which performed with different lineups between 1987 and 2003, with another stint in 2006. He also created the 2.13.61 record label and publishing company to release his spoken word albums.
Beyond music, he has established himself as a presenter and actor. He held recurring roles as A.J. Weston in Sons of Anarchy and voiced the character Zaheer in the animated series The Legend of Korra. He has also appeared in various films throughout his career.
Personal activism and beliefs
Henry Rollins has used his platform to support several political and social causes within the United States. He has campaigned for the promotion of gay rights and worked toward World Hunger Relief. Also, he has advocated for the West Memphis Three and called for an end to all war.
Birthday and age
Henry Rollins was born on February 13, 1961, which makes Henry 65 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Henry shares the date with 23 other famous people.
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