Rock fans knew Henry Rollins as the singer for punk pioneers Black Flag and later, the Rollins Band, but over the course of the last twenty-five years, Rollins has also been an author, independent publisher, spoken-word performer, record label head, outspoken activist, talk show host and guest, and from time to time, an actor in film and television. Unfortunately, many of Rollins’ roles have played off his physical attributes – in particular his burly, heavily tattooed frame and granite-jawed face – and missed his wicked sense of humor and heart.

Born Henry Garfield on Feb. 13, 1961 in