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Henry Rollins

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Henry Rollins

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New show from legendary Black Flag frontman, author, actor, Grammy award-winner and passionate stream-of-social-consciousness raconteur. Hard-hitting, side-splitting, always in your face, Rollins is an unmissable live powerhouse onstage. Sold-out 2008/2010/2011. www.henryrollins.com. ‘Fabulous spoken-word … It's not stand-up comedy, more just story telling with laughs and the audience were in tears of laughter.’ (Daily Record). ‘A warm, charismatic big tattooed-bear of a man who talks excitedly about his remarkable experiences … compelling observations … passion for all sorts of music, one of the most unique shows on the Fringe.’ (List). ‘My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud … Sometimes the Truth hurts’ (H.Rollins). Ages 14+.

Regular Music and MZA.

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My Edinburgh: Henry Rollins

2 Aug 2012

Former Black Flag frontman brings comedy show to Edinburgh Fringe 2012

First time I came to Edinburgh was... As far as I can tell, 1999. I come back because... I come back for shows. It's why...

Five reasons to go see Henry Rollins

29 Jul 2012

The fast-talking raconteur returns to the Fringe

1. He’s a walking punk rock legend The bratty ex-frontman for Washington DC upstarts State of Alert, Rollins became the physical embodiment of 80s punk rock after joining Black Flag. A tattooed hulk of a man, his turbulent tenure with the band dictated…

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