“This is my 25th year of being on stage. A lot of people who I kind of toed up to the starting line with are no longer in this position. I feel very, very lucky.”

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.