“I'm a big fan of the American Tapes label. But that's very hard to keep a grip on that because you blink your eyes and they've released three records, all of which are limited edition, all sold at one show. So you have to follow in drips and drops on eBay, which I do.”

American poet, journalist, and activist of the 1980s and 1990s, Rollins gained prominence as a provocateur and cultural critic. He is best known for his raw, unfiltered essays on race, politics, and urban life, as well as his work as a host of *The Henry Rollins Show*, a radio program that blended punk energy with intellectual debate. His writing and public persona often challenged mainstream narratives with blunt honesty.