The Patch Interview: Punk Icon and Author Henry Rollins
Rollins, who visits Oak Park Tuesday, talks about his new book of essays and globe-spanning photos, 'Occupants.'
Punk Renaissance man Henry Rollins comes to the Oak Park Public Library Tuesday night to talk about his new book of photos, Occupants ($35, Chicago Review Press). The book chronicles Rollins' obsession with travel, culture and politics. Rollins, who started his career as a frontman for the seminal punk band Black Flag, has since gone on to blaze a trail for himself as an author, actor, spoken word artist and TV host. Some of his most recent travels are reflected in this book, which took him from Afghanistan to South Africa. Q: During George W. Bush's administration, you called him your "travel agent" as you intentionally traveled to countries on his "Axis of Evil" list. What do you do now that there’s a new president? Rollins: Well, it’s …
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