---
product_id: 31510095
title: "Turned On: A Biography of Henry Rollins"
brand: "james parker"
price: "€ 76.56"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/31510095-turned-on-a-biography-of-henry-rollins
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
---

# Turned On: A Biography of Henry Rollins

**Brand:** james parker
**Price:** € 76.56
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Turned On: A Biography of Henry Rollins by james parker
- **How much does it cost?** € 76.56 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/31510095-turned-on-a-biography-of-henry-rollins)

## Best For

- james parker enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted james parker brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Turned On: A Biography of Henry Rollins

## Images

![Turned On: A Biography of Henry Rollins - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41X0ppbJssL.jpg)
![Turned On: A Biography of Henry Rollins - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nIGLDljcL.jpg)
![Turned On: A Biography of Henry Rollins - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31hQtXZHrsL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Five Stars
  

*by T***. on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 15, 2014*

ITEM CAME AS DESCRIBED, MY BROTHERIN  LOLOVED IT :-)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Extremely Well Written Unique Insight into Rollins Life
  

*by R***K on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 21, 2000*

This is an extremely well written book and Parker is obviously a fan of Black Flag and Rollins Band music. It is, therefore, with greater impact that the contradictions in Rollins life are described. Henry's middle class, decently educated albeit dysfunctional childhood, while skimmed over to a degree, is in stark contrast with the extreme, intense later personality. Also the early DC 'straightedge' punk edict of no drink and drugs which Henry is described as a chief exponent of is ditched when touring with Black Flag a couple of years later as he throws himself into almost continuos LSD usage. Many of these type of details are missing from anything in Rollins own written work (notably 'Get in the Van') but Parker has had access to almost all the key people around Rollins through the years inspite of Rollins trying to ensure that Parker is not given access to press and interviews he gives himself. Is this because he is nurturing his public persona and wants to hide some of these glaring contradictions in his life. The Flag frontman willing to degrade himself on the floor of gigs as punters abuse his body, the 'art' performances where Rollins and cohort Lydia Lunch systematically abuse members of their audince in a tiny room one by one and the non-communicative, obnoxious Rollins of the final Flag days, are all in stark contrast to the lovable, funny guy Hank of '90s spoken word tours. Has this change been wrought by a mere coming to terms with his true self and inner demons or is it simply a mellowing with age from a man willing to appear in crass Hollywood movies to further his publishing business? I have always admired the guy for his intense honesty but this book throws up a lot of contradictions in the Rollins psyche. I  guess in that respect he's no different from the rest of us. Incidentally, as a UK punk fan of the late '70s its interesting to note that DC hardcore and Black Flags main punk influences and early days are from and against a UK backdrop where punk had been over for at least 2 years (only cartoon punk bands like UKSubs, Damned - both thanked in 'Get in the Van' - Sham69 and Exploited were left and all were considered a total joke at the time).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Informed often brilliant look at Black Flag and Rollins
  

*by B***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 15, 2001*

This biography is a must for Rollins and Black Flag fans. Based  on interviews, the book is peppered with quotes. This is not a fawning fan's account, although Parker is a fan he tells the story straight and shows the often negative ugly side of Rollins, his insight into the man and the music scene surrounding him can border on profound. A lot of time and detail is spent on the Black Flag years and reveals the personalities of the other band members making this a great companion to "Get In The Van", [a collection of photographs and Rollin's journal entries of those years]. Surprises are revealed, like a brief period of heavy LSD use by the straight-edge Rollins. If you ever wondered what made Rollins the unique intense person he is, this book will answer a lot of questions. A worthy often brilliant account of the early hardcore scene and its most fascinating survivor.

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nl/products/31510095-turned-on-a-biography-of-henry-rollins](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/31510095-turned-on-a-biography-of-henry-rollins)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Netherlands*
*Store origin: NL*
*Last updated: 2026-02-13*