I've had the debate countless times with various friends and coworkers. I've even seen others discuss it on a couple of Internet message boards. I've heard and read many arguments, some plausible and some ridiculous. But sadly, this great question continues to be unanswered.
So I now emplore you, good reader, can we please decide who would win the fight between Glenn Danzig and Henry Rollins?
Why not take a moment and discuss amongst yourselves. I'll post my theory in a day or two.
To help you get started, here are a few of the strengths of each combatant:
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— go to most recent comments1 - Dave
Henry Rollins all the way! There's just no one who could touch this dude. I would really love to workout with this guy sometime. See if the two of use could keep up with eachother! ;)
2 - Lono
I gotta go with Hank. First off, he appears roughly equal in bulkitude. However, he is insanely smart and an eloquent and funny speaker.
Point being, Henry would have a long winded an funny anecdote which would amount to 'Hey, Glenn... what is that over there? Somebody called you a fag! You gonna take that?"
Then Hank would walk away just laughing to himself. Rollins is smarter than to get into a fight with a talentless screamer. Um... with another talentless screamer.
3 - Eric Berlin
I think there's very few people on the planet that could do very much damage to H Rollins.
4 - El Bicho
Are we talking fist fight? Hank all the way But if Danzig gets to use black magic, I'm changing my vote.
If there's any doubters, here's Danzig getting knocked out by a fat guy from North Side Kings
http://www.wjrr.com/timages/page/media/danzig_fight.wmv
5 - DAWN KATE
As much as I love Henry (and I mean LOVE, he is so awesome!) I do believe that Glenn would win because Henry is not a violent person, he's not prone to fight.
Now if were talking about talent, by far Henry would win! Countless books, his Spoken Word Tours, albums, movies, and all that other stuff, the kid is a BIG winner.
6 - Chris Beaumont
"Rollins is smarter than to get into a fight with a talentless screamer."
Doesn't sound like you listen to Danzig.....
Anyway, if we are talking a fight today, Henry, no question. Back in the 80's it may have been more of an equal match.
7 - BRICKLAYER
*speaking in comic book guy voice from Simpsons* Worst...Question...Ever
Glenn Danzig is Lilliputian in proportion. He is Prince with less fashion sense. He looks bigger in photos because of camera angles and the fact that shorties have stubby appendages which make his biceps look bigger than they really are. If you saw him in person, you're jaw would drop and you would not be able to enjoy the concert because you would be too distracted at marvelling about how petite he is. Rollins is lanky and muscular, which we all know is what makes the best fighting bodies. He is a power lifting health freak. He walks the straight edge (atleast he did, dunno if he's still down). The person above who said Hank wasn't violent oughtta read up on the history of Black Flag-of course the Misfits must've had some crazy shizzy going on back in the day, but you know these days Glenn is headed straight back to the air conditioned tour bus and his box of Krispy Kremes after his rigorous hour of scowling on stage. Rollins might do lame movies and tv shows, but look into his eyes and you can see he has the propensity to unload on you in a split second. He would be all over Glenn like a rabid raccoon on a newborn kitty cat. Now, due to his stubby arms and legs, I'm sure Glenn could have held his own in a bench pressing or squatting competition in his younger days, but not anymore, no sir! Hands down, Hammerin' Hank would hand Danzig his hat (with a poopie sandwich in there). Heck, some dude from some C level metal/hardcore outfit just cleaned Danzing's clock about a year ago. As Henry would say "Look it up, insect." Now, someone like a (clean and sober-as if) Phil Anselmo would give Henry a good run for his money, 'cause he got the psycho factor and body to make it a match. Or maybe the lead singer of Cannibal Corpse would be a good match, he's a big dude- but he might be slow on his feet, and Hank could dance around him, jabbing away like a serial killer with a brand new set of Ginsu knives.
8 - Eric Olsen
hell, Aaron Freaking Neville would slap the facial features off of either of these mama's boys
9 - BRICKLAYER
Yeah, that dude's got some pipes-what about Neville vs. Seal? Seal's got a good bod, more lean and sinewy than Neville, Neville's more bulky. That'd be good one.
10 - Eric Olsen
and Seal would have the advantage of a mean-ass looking face:
"Shit, what happened to you?"
"You should see the other guy."
11 - Eric Olsen
and don't even bring up the possibility of Full Force getting involved
12 - florence
I dont know about Hank being lanky... when i went to see him perform his spoken word a couple of years back, he said that he was 5'4"...and when i saw him with the Rollins Band a year before at a really small venue he was quite a titch, but made up for it in presence.
he really was a nutter back int he days of Black Flag. I was staying at the same hotel as the Misfits a year ago, and I was chatting to Dez Cadenza whilst my bloke got hammered with Marky Ramone (bizarre night!), and i put it to him that the Misfits were a little bit Cabaret now-a-days (dont get me wrong, i also think that they are really good guys. they insisted i went to the gig, and put me on the guestlist, but there wasnt actually a guestlist so they created one for me, how sweet).. i asked whether it was true that they were nutters back in teh Black Flag days, and Dez said that it was Hank who gave them that image, and that he spoiled it for them. he was always one for fighting before talking, and that the rest of them were just enjoying playing music and havong the ride of their lives.
Judging by his spoken word tours now, and his occasional music releases, he is making up for lost time by saying what is on his mind, rather than fighting to make up for lack of stature?
we didnt discuss anything else about music, i was too drunk and was more interested in New Jersey where Dez Lives, sample quote "so, New Jersey, you've got a turnpike there".... oh. my. dear. sweet. lord.
13 - Eric Olsen
they are both squatty
14 - BRICKLAYER
I would insist that Henry's body fat index and lean muscle percentage compared to height would put him in the lanky category, but I do see your point, sir. And, I am jealous that you got to hang with Dez, that would be the ginchiest.
Mr. O: you said Squatty.
15 - Michelle
Pointless debate. Both Henry & Glenn have said a fight between them would never happen.
If no one is willing to throw the first punch...
16 - Joe Battista
I wouldn't say it's pointless. Wasn't it Screech who once said "I will never fight Horshack"? Or was that Juan Epstein?
17 - Chris Beaumont
Hypotheticals can be fun and spark interesting debate.
18 - Eric Olsen
I want to see Thor and Zeus in a cage match
19 - florence
Dez was ace! I was just hammered beyond recognition, and we sat there chatting all night. He held my hand for the longest time, but without it being pervy or anything. i really should give him a call some time, but i have no idea what i'd say "hi dez, i'm that mad Brit chick who babbled on about knowing all the states and their capitals in alphabetical order" .... of all the things to chat about!
anyway, back to subject, i side with team hank.
20 - BRICKLAYER
How about Screech vs. Clay Aiken? (I just wanted to keep this thread alive.)
21 - Nathaniel Winn
Henry Rollins. Glenn Danzig is not a poseur, but he can't match Rollins for pure anger. Danzig is angsty; Rollins is mad as hell and won't take it anymore.
22 - gonzo marx
Rollins > Danzig
nuff said?
Excelsior!
23 - Eric Berlin
The Screech would bust up C Aiken like nobody's buisness.
24 - Joe Battista
I agree with Eric. He handled Horshack with no trouble at all. He's supposed to be a trained kickboxer or something. I bet he could take Marky Mark.
25 - mnc
Henry Rollins - he was at one time the great American anti-hero