15 Facts About Harley Flanagan

Harley Francis Flanagan was born on March 8,1967 and is an American musician.

Harley Flanagan is currently the bassist, vocalist, and sole remaining founding member of the band.

Harley Flanagan is the son of Tex Harley Flanagan and Rose "Rosebud" Feliu-Pettet.

Harley Flanagan's father was a petty criminal and his mother was a memoirist, actress and prominent figure in Greenwich Village's bohemian culture, being featured in films such as Piero Heliczer's Dirt and Harry Everett Smith's Mahagonny.

When he was nine years old, Harley Flanagan published a book of poetry and drawings written when he was seven years old, with a foreword written by family friend Allen Ginsberg.

At age 11, Harley Flanagan was the drummer for New York punk band the Stimulators.

Harley Flanagan is a black-belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and once worked as a professor for Renzo Gracie Academy in New York City.

Harley Flanagan's students included the daughter of Anthony Bourdain, who coincidentally attended NYC Stimulators concerts in the early 1980s, and was a fan of the then preteen drummer.

Harley Flanagan cited Darryl Jenifer, Geezer Butler, and Lemmy as his biggest bass influences.

Harley Flanagan stated that Cronos of Venom, Jaco Pastorius, and Stanley Clarke inspired him, trying to "bring all that stuff together" in his own music, mixed with hardcore's intensity.

On July 6,2012, Harley Flanagan was arrested for allegedly stabbing two current members of Cro-Mags, and biting one of them, backstage at the Webster Hall in New York City.

Harley Flanagan stated he drew the knife to defend himself and that the wound to his leg required 30 stitches.

Harley Flanagan was later sued in a civil action over the incident, but this suit was dropped.

In 2018, Harley Flanagan filed a lawsuit in federal court charging former band members John McGowan and Maxwell Jayson with trademark infringement.

Harley Flanagan won the lawsuit in April 2019, giving ownership and exclusive rights to the Cro-Mags band name.