HENRY ROLLINS Stops By Camp Hansen
June 21, 2005Erik Slavin of Stars and Stripes has issued the following report:
The line continued out the door at the MHG mess hall on Monday, with Marines eagerly awaiting a handshake and autograph from the man many indicated they viewed as a punk music legend.
"I hope he signs my guitar. He might break it instead," said one Marine waiting in line, smiling as if he might enjoy it either way.
Henry Rollins, 44, first came to musical prominence before many of the Marines who met him Monday were born.
He broke out as lead singer for the pioneering punk band BLACK FLAG in 1981, singing songs such as "TV Party" and "Slip It In".
He formed the ROLLINS BAND in 1987, and cultivated a following for his spoken-word albums and books. He has appeared in several movies, including "Bad Boys II", "Jackass: The Movie" and "Johnny Mnemonic".
While those roles brought more commercial notoriety, it's his brand of loud, high-energy music that continues to inspire his most devoted fans.
“It’s the same story for most of us,” said Pfc. John Vanecek. “We’ve listened to his music and watched him do his thing. It’s great to see him in person.”
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