I was in a black-out until 1986.  (Alcoholism amongst other struggles.) Then, from 1986 to at least 1990, I refer fondly to as a white-out, meaning I spent those early years of sobriety crying a lot, sitting in alot of AA meetings, and other non-remarkable in the scheme of sobriety, sobering up activities and experiences.    Today, if anyone mentions a band, or any part of the 80's culture, I can honestly say that I missed the entire decade due to my alcoholism.   This isn't a big deal to me really.  The most important years have been the sober ones since.  Sober now quite a while, I've never once been inclined to go back to the 80's and dig up any part of what I missed, music, movies, politics, or otherwise.

But then!  Out of nowhere, completely unexpectedly,  just a few months ago, I stumble upon Henry Rollins on IFC, hosting The Henry Rollins Show. The fanatic transformation was instantaneous.   

 I will write more about the man and my fanatical experience here in the days and weeks to come.  Stay tuned.  Fasten your seatbelt.  

Meanwhile, read about Henry’s travels each week at henryrollins.com, and listen to his  genius broadcast each Saturday on the amazing kcrw.com  (No, I do not work for Henry. Never met him. Yep. I’m a Fanatic.  Certifiable.)

See you here again soon!