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(1987 – present)
Henry Rollins put the Rollins Band together after his previous band, the hardcore outfit Black Flag, broke up in 1986. “Borrowing” the rhythm section of former Black Flag guitarist Greg Ginn’s experimental instrumental band, Gone, their sound is very similar to Black Flag’s latter direction, playing aggressive rock with punk influences, beginning with their first release Life-Time in 1987. The band continued to mature and mix elements of metal, jazz fusion and swing beats, and with the track “Liar” from the album Weight in 1994, broke hard into the mainstream with heavy radio play and a music video for the single in heavy rotation on MTV. Success of the album got them a record contract with Dreamworks that lasted for one more album until Rollins dissolved the group citing, ‘creative stagnation.’
Rollins reformed the band in 2000 with the band members of Mother Superior while retaining the Rollins Band moniker, shaking much of their jazz elements for a more straight forward rock sound. This lineup lasted for 2 more studio albums, 2000’s “Get Some Go Again” and 2001’s “Nice”. They also produced a benefit album of Black Flag songs for the West Memphis 3 featuring tonnes of guest vocals covering old Black Flag standards.
The Rollins Band is currently in form under the original lineup from their Weight period, and have performed on Rollins’ IFC cable show during the season finale from the first season. Plans to tour will only follow a new album, says Rollins stating he doesn’t see any reason to tour if it is not in support of new material. With a busy personal lineup for Rollins including a satellite radio and cable TV show, plus a vigorous spoken word touring schedule, only time will tell when if and when a new Rollins Band album will occur.
Rollins reformed the band in 2000 with the band members of Mother Superior while retaining the Rollins Band moniker, shaking much of their jazz elements for a more straight forward rock sound. This lineup lasted for 2 more studio albums, 2000’s “Get Some Go Again” and 2001’s “Nice”. They also produced a benefit album of Black Flag songs for the West Memphis 3 featuring tonnes of guest vocals covering old Black Flag standards.
The Rollins Band is currently in form under the original lineup from their Weight period, and have performed on Rollins’ IFC cable show during the season finale from the first season. Plans to tour will only follow a new album, says Rollins stating he doesn’t see any reason to tour if it is not in support of new material. With a busy personal lineup for Rollins including a satellite radio and cable TV show, plus a vigorous spoken word touring schedule, only time will tell when if and when a new Rollins Band album will occur.
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DeadlyFred wrote:
Legendary man, fucking awesome band.
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NorseDave wrote:
Henry is incredible as Weston on Sons of Anarchy!!!
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eternalcowboy2 wrote:
Move Right In is probably one of the worst songs ever recorded
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JSonicC wrote:
Amazing
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Gbacardi07 wrote:
I DON'T LISTEN, I DON'T KNOW MAN I DON'T CARE
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PitaDauphin wrote:
Suicidal Tendencies as a similar artist? What is this I don't even.
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956Wulfe wrote:
YEAAH!
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Cthulhu02 wrote:
I starve! STARVE!
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Nochek wrote:
Henry Rollins is not a liar. lOve.
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Ton87 wrote:
I think Henry picks up the phone with saying "YEAAAH".
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BWalshy wrote:
lolla video screen = bad haircuts and epic headbanging form the singer in the black shorts :P
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eastbaythunder wrote:
still sound good
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Ton87 wrote:
the end of silence is epic
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winstonpilgrim wrote:
Rollins is the toughest looking muso ever.
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ZodiacalFall wrote:
rollins is the man
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tyrique12 wrote:
phew that is one hot pic.
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Jinsie wrote:
I concur with person below me. HR had (I say 'had' because age has taken some of the venom) the most recognisable scream in hardcore/metal IMO. Raw, raw emotion but still comprehensible = cool bananas
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Violetdusk wrote:
My fave is "Life Time" raw classic!
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mmm_art wrote:
What's the Matter Man!!!!! Tony Hawk!!
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ChristianDeWees wrote:
The lyrics for Grip are amazing...
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