Henry Rollins Joins Black Flag: From Washington D.C. Hardcore to California Chaos

The episode tracks how a 20‑year‑old from D.C., Henry Rollins, walked into the front of a Los Angeles band that had already begun shaping American hardcore. We dig into the audition he pulled off on a flight to L.A., his impact on Black Flag’s touring machine, their DIY networks, visual style, and the way a single vocalist helped launch an underground culture across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices