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Henry Lawrence Garfield, professionally known as Henry Rollins, is an American musician, journalist, actor, and activist. Born on February 13, 1961, Rollins gained prominence as the frontman for punk rock bands such as Black Flag and Rollins Band. His energetic stage presence and outspoken views shaped his prolific career across multiple creative platforms.
Raised in Washington, D.C., Rollins experienced a challenging childhood. After his parents divorced when he was just three years old, he was brought up by his mother. In various interviews, Rollins has candidly discussed his struggles with depression and low self-esteem during his formative years. He has attributed some of his difficulties to feelings of isolation and a sense of not fitting in, issues he later managed through music and spoken-word performances.
Rollins developed a deep passion for music as a teenager, not specifically from hip-hop, but from punk rock and hard-core music scenes that defined Washington, D.C., in the late 1970s. Bands like The Stooges and Bad Brains profoundly influenced him, eventually guiding his decision to pursue a career in music.
Rollins is best known for being the lead vocalist of the hardcore punk band Black Flag from 1981 to 1986. His raw, impassioned performances helped elevate the band's reputation within the American punk rock movement. Following Black Flag's dissolution, Rollins formed the Rollins Band in 1987, which enjoyed moderate commercial success throughout the 1990s. The band toured internationally and featured various lineups over the years, providing Rollins a platform for his exploration of anger, self-discipline, and existential angst through music.
Outside of music, Rollins is a multi-faceted entertainer and activist. He has authored several books, contributed to major publications as a journalist, and appeared in various films and television shows. Notable acting credits include appearances in Sons of Anarchy and The Legend of Korra. As a spoken-word artist and political commentator, Rollins is well known for his progressive views, vocal support of LGBTQ+ rights, and advocacy for human rights.
Rollins has generally kept his personal life private, though several of his relationships have surfaced in public discussions. In the early 1980s, he was reportedly romantically linked to avant-garde singer Diamanda Galás. However, details of their relationship remain largely unverified and private.
Later, Rollins was connected to musicians Laura Cloud and Kira Roessler. These relationships were low-profile and have not been publicly detailed by either party. In 1990, he began a more public relationship with Lydia Lunch, his co-star in the film Kiss Napoleon Goodbye. Their on-screen chemistry and off-screen friendship sparked speculation, although they were rarely seen together in public events.
In 1999, Rollins briefly dated actress Kari Wuhrer after meeting at a film event. The relationship reportedly lasted about a year but ended shortly thereafter. Around 2001, he was rumored to be involved with Sophie Dee, an adult film actress who was transitioning into mainstream entertainment. The relationship, while widely discussed in tabloids, was never officially confirmed by Rollins and appeared to have ended the same year.
His most recently known relationship was with comedian and activist Janeane Garofalo. The two were reportedly involved from 2007 to 2008. Despite a history of several relationships, Rollins has never married and has not experienced divorce.
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