The lead singer of the Rollins Band delivers the very best of his raw energy writing. Singer, poet, publisher, writer, actor and Raconteur, Henry Rollins is an elder statesmen of the US punk rock scene. Since his days with the seminal band Black Flag he has spent his life on the road - undertaking punishing touring schedules, as well as regular spoken world performances at venues worldwide. 2 decades of grief, rage, isolation and rock and roll have fuelled this stunning collection of writing. Whether he is writing about the murder of his best friend, the highs and lows of life with a band on the road or the difficulty of keeping his publishing company together, his versatility is reflected in the poetry, prose and lyrics collected here. The Portable Henry Rollins confirmsRollins place as a unique and powerful force in the rock world.