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1. Henry Rollins sang in this band prior to forming the Rollins Band in 1986.
2. Henry Rollins sang in this band prior to joining Black Flag in 1981.
3. After the breakup of Black Flag, Henry formed the Rollins Band. This new band featured Chris Haskett on guitar, Andrew Weiss on bass, and Sim Cain on drums. Andrew and Sim had previously played together in what band?
4. Recording as the Rollins Band for the first time, this debut album was released in 1988, produced by Ian Mackaye.
5. Finish the lyric, from "Lonely" off of the album "Life Time": "I hate the world that I think hates me/Punch holes in the wall..."
6. In 1992, the Rollins Band released "The End of Silence". The cover of this album features an elaborate sun design with a mean-looking face staring out from the middle. Where did this image come from?
7. Finish this lyric from "Low Self Opinion", off 1992's "The End of Silence": "The world falls down around you/You build up walls around you..."
8. For the recording of 1994's "Weight" Andrew Weiss quit the band(or got fired, depending on who you ask). Who replaced him on the bass guitar?
9. The Rollins Band song that most people are familiar with is "Liar" due to the video's heavy MTV airplay. In the video, Henry dresses up as all of the following EXCEPT:
10. In 1994, the Rollins Band appeard twice at the Grammy Awards; both to perform "Liar" and receive the Award for "Best Metal Performance".
11. After the release of 1994's "Weight", the band's label, Imago Records, went bankrupt. What major label did the Rollins Band subsequently sign with?
12. After the release of "Come In and Burn", the Rollins Band broke up. They were reformed with all-new musicians: Jim Wilson on guitar, Marcus Blake on bass, and Jason Mackenroth on drums. What band was this trio preforming under prior to backing up Henry?
13. 2001's "Get Some Go Again" featured the incendiary rocker "Hotter and Hotter" featuring a guest guitarist from an influential proto-punk band. Who was it and what band was he in?
14. In addition to the Rollins Band's music albums, Henry has released a series of spoken-word records, in which he rants and raves about whatever is on his mind at the time. All of the following are titles of these records EXCEPT:
15. Okay, here's a toughie to end on: Prior to 1997, there were five members in the Rollins Band. Four were musicians (including Henry) and one was the longtime sound man. What is his name?
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