Henry Rollins - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 13, 1961 |
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| Age | 65 |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Henry Rollins's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Frontman of Black Flag and Rollins Band, spoken word performances, activism, writing, and acting. |
Intro
Henry Rollins is an American singer, songwriter, spoken word artist, actor, and writer, best known as the frontman of the influential punk rock band Black Flag and for his solo musical project, Rollins Band. He is also recognized for his activism, writing, acting, and spoken word performances.
Early Life & Background
Henry Rollins was born Henry Lawrence Garfield in Washington, D.C. He was raised mainly by his mother in the Glover Park neighborhood after his parents divorced. He attended The Bullis School, a private, all-male preparatory school in Potomac, Maryland, where he was introduced to punk music and began developing interests in writing and performing.
Career Highlights
- Lead singer of Black Flag (1981–1986) [1][2]
- Formed and led the Rollins Band (1987–2006) [1][3]
- Published numerous books of essays, poetry, and journals [1][4]
- Frequent spoken word tours and recordings [1][3]
- Acted in film and television, including appearances in 'Sons of Anarchy' and 'Heat' [1][2][3]
Trivia
- He adopted the stage name 'Henry Rollins' after joining Black Flag.
- He is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, political activism, and anti-racism.
- Rollins has traveled extensively, often sharing his experiences through spoken word performances.
FAQs
People also ask
Henry Rollins is 65 years old.
Henry Rollins was born the 13 February 1961.
Washington, D.C., USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 13th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 13, 1961, Frank Sinatra founded Reprise Records to gain greater artistic control over his music. The label's first release was Sinatra's own single, "The Second Time Around," recorded in December 1960.
- Day of the week: February 13th, 1961 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Calcutta by Lawrence Welk
- #1 UK song: Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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