On a day where the world is mourning one of the finest artists ever to walk the earth, Henry Rollins walks out on stage tonight and pays a moving tribute to David Bowie. Regaling this packed crowd with a tale of how he met the great man, they show an equal amount of love and appreciation. Henry quickly changes the subject towards an equally compelling story, with his first forays into punk dancing around a single speaker boombox with HR from Bad Brains.

His passion for every subject exudes from every word, you cannot help but be completely besotted by him, especially as he pays a fascinating tribute to Lemmy; his storytelling flipping from the comedic to the intimidating in a heartbeat, all despite his aggressive stance. From the off his intimidating look is tempered by his genial manner, whether it be music, his travels or his showbiz impressions, he is filled with enthusiasm.

These stories are delivered at exceptional pace, some tugging on the heartstrings while others have us falling over ourselves laughing. He has the affection and dedication to his subjects of someone half his age, his boundless adoration for music both new and old pours out. As most people grow older they shy away from the excitement, not Rollins, he has not been one to slow down. He has the most incredible work ethic, and that is replicated on stage with his machine gun approach, added to his hyperactive attitude making for an incredible show.

His incredible stories about the adventures he goes on are fascinating. As previously mentioned, many people his age would slow down but instead he has this insatiable lust for life. His adventures occupy a huge chunk of the set, and his willingness to learn and develop is inspiring. These tales have us firmly perched upon the edge of our seats, whether it is the Amazon or the Antarctic he lives an awe-inspiring life.

Painting  a brilliant picture of the state of America that is accompanied by his brilliant impressions, from George Bush to gun toting rednecks. His unbridled passion, genius, wit and excited nature make for a phenomenal atmosphere. Despite his apologies of keeping everyone seated for some two hours and forty minutes, we can wholly forgive this great man for that.

We’re numb and slightly worn out from the barrage of incredible stories, as we leave the hall, yet Rollins has left us with plenty to dwell on into the night. Inspired by his words, captivated by his wit, compelled by his enthusiasm and bowled over by his comedic twists. The perfect evening!