I was a pretty delinquent little kid. My folks and I didn't get along, so I basically moved out... put myself through high school and then college by working. I'm only a half-year short of a degree in history. Al Jourgensen basicallycollegedegree share on social
I just tell you what I feel. I go out there, you put a quarter on my tongue, twist my ear and I'll spit out some hit for you. Al Jourgensen earfeelhit Change image and share on social
'Rock n' Roll Animal,' the live album, is one of the greatest live albums out there. It was a huge influence on me. Al Jourgensen albumanimalgreat Change image and share on social
Punk rock really influenced me, the basic metal bands, Zeppelin, Stones and Floyd, and Southern rock bands. I think I was pretty well-rounded. Al Jourgensen bandbasicfloyd Change image and share on social
This rock thing got in the way of my teaching career. Al Jourgensen careerrockteach Change image and share on social
It's typical of record companies. They sign you because you're unique, and then they want to put you in a mold so they can sell records. Al Jourgensen companymoldput Change image and share on social
I was stupid when I started: the epitome of bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. It was like, 'I get to live in L.A. and drive around in limos? Really?' I didn't realize I was owned. The more money gets pumped into you, the more you become a marionette. It made me a true redneck in attitude: I never wanted to wake up ever again feeling owned. Al Jourgensen attitudebrightbushy share on social
I can't control what people think of me, and I stopped really caring a long time ago. Al Jourgensen agocarecontrol Change image and share on social
Today, if I could get a job, with face tattoos, being a professor, I would do that. I don't know what university would hire me, but that's my passion. Al Jourgensen facehirejob Change image and share on social