Modern day existentialist Henry Rollins could be described as God’s gift to entertainment.

His extremely energetic personality sets him apart from anyone of his time.

Add to this Rollins’ influence on the record, movie, television, book and spoken-word industries, and you complete one of the most interesting biographies to date.

Rollins began his music career in the early 1980s as frontman for the pioneering punk band Black Flag. In 1987, he formed the Rollins Band and began production on what would be the first of nine albums with the group.

Rollins Band was nominated for a Grammy for Best Metal Performance with the song “Liar” in 1995, just months after he delivered a memorable performance on the mud-covered Woodstock 25th Anniversary stage.

Rollins debuted on the big screen along side Charlie Sheen in 1994’s “The Chase.” He has since taken on roles in “Johnny Mnemonic,” “Heat” and “Lost Highway.”

But there is more to Rollins than microphones and cameras.

Inspired by the death of a close friend, Rollins founded the book publishing company 2.13.61. He began writing books about his experiences in life and is still going 11 books later.

In 1982, Rollins combined his intense stage energy with his innovative authorship for what he coined spoken word. Equal parts stand-up comedy, motivational lecture and anti-drug and alcohol messages, Rollins’ spoken word gives listeners a glimpse of what his lifestyle is like.

Rollins launched 2.13.CD soon after and began recording his spoken-word performances, one of which (“Get in the Van: On the Road with Black Flag”) would go on to win a Grammy.

The success of 2.13.CD led Rollins to the launching of Infinite Zero, a record label that would release Rollins Band discs as well as newcomers he felt deserved a chance to be heard.

At the start of 1997, Rollins Band signed on to Dreamworks records which released “Come in and Burn” in March.

A month later, Rollins released the two-disc audio book “Black Coffee Blues.” His most recent hardcover book, “Do I Come Here Often,” was also released this year.

The book “includes interviews with Jerry Lee Lewis, Isaac Hayes, articles on Rocky Erickson and David Lee Roth and Rollins’ 1991 Lollapalooza tour journals,” the official Rollins website reports.

“The First Five,” a compilation of Rollins’ first five books, is also scheduled for release this year. “The Solipsist,” Rollins’ latest book, will be released in ’98, his website reported.

Until then, Rollins will speak his mind on a short spoken-word tours through college campuses.

Armed only with a wireless mic, Rollins’ spoken-word performances are nothing short of unique.

Without the use of notes, books or even a podium, his spoken-word topics range from “Embarrassing Shit” to “Meeting Johnny Cash” to “At the Grammies.”

Rollins spoke in Ames two years ago and is returning Saturday for an 8 p.m. performance at Stephens Auditorium. Admission is free.