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Who ruined Black Flag?

Who ruined Black Flag?

Henry Rollins
No, I hold the opposite opinion; Henry Rollins ruined Black Flag with his humorless angst and macho posturing, with a noticeable assist from Greg Ginn, at whose helm B. Flag took their ill-fated swan dive into pure B. Sabbath sludge. If you share my opinion, the 1983 compilation The First Four Years is the one for you.

Does Henry Rollins like U2?

‘Henry noted he’s never liked U2’s music, but he admires the humanitarian efforts of Bono.

Why did Rollins leave Black Flag?

Despite 1984–85 being the most fruitful period for the band and their record label, Ginn and Rollins would ultimately decide to eject Roessler from Black Flag, citing erratic behavior. In his book Get in the Van, Rollins wrote that Ginn telephoned him in August 1986: “He told me he was quitting the band.

Is Henry Rollins vegan?

Henry Rollins: I’m not a vegetarian. I spend a lot of time in the gym. I eat common sense good food most of the time.

Why does Henry Rollins have a limp?

Rollins carries a knife, but he’s terrified of having to use it, and he can’t run from danger — the sciatic nerve damage that gives him a slight limp ensures that. But he’s never been hurt.

Is U2 hated in Ireland?

In other words, the nation’s dislike of U2 is classic Irish begrudgery – the phenomenon that Irish people are predisposed to feel envy and resentment towards those who achieve a certain level of success. If begrudgery plays a part in U2’s unpopularity, it’s uniquely barbed when it comes to the band.

What car does Henry Rollins drive?

When it disbanded, Rollins began his solo and spoken-word career, treated himself to a BMW 540i and, eventually, a Porsche 911 Cabriolet. Until recently he had a five-year deal as the voice of Infiniti Cars in the US but he now drives a Mazda6 sedan.