We had a lot of riots. We came under attack from many of the police departments. It certainly wasn't some publicity thing. I was afraid for many years. We couldn't play in LA for many years. A lot of people got very cynical. Greg Ginn afraidattackcynical share on social
I listen to everything that comes in. I'm not real worried about demo sound quality. I can hear through that sort of thing. If a band can play, then they can play. Greg Ginn banddemohear Change image and share on social
Putting out the things that I like best hasn't been the easiest way to run a label, and it still isn't because it requires finding an audience for each record. Greg Ginn audienceeasyfind Change image and share on social
Punk rock really came out of N.Y. as a philosophy before the groups were ever recorded. I had a kind-of intellectual interest in the idea of creating a new scene that could be a grassroots thing. Greg Ginn creategrassrootsgroup Change image and share on social
The REM and Nirvana successes don't mean much to me except as a potential distraction for bands who want to cash in on the trend. Don't try to sound like someone else. REM and Nirvana don't sound like anyone else. Greg Ginn bandcashdistraction share on social
Most good things happen with time; especially music, which needs time to breathe and to find its own way. Greg Ginn breathefindgood Change image and share on social
SST was formed to put out the first Black Flag record. Basically, there wasn't anyone else to do it. I felt that what I was doing with Black Flag was very worthwhile, and I wanted to get it out there. Greg Ginn basicallyblackfelt Change image and share on social
We aren't as concerned about the live aspect as other labels. The best live bands are the easiest to record. Greg Ginn aspectbandconcern Change image and share on social
The English scene got more media attention with their emphasis on fashion, with the safety pins and all. There were some really good bands over there. The Sex Pistols were great. Greg Ginn attentionbandemphasis Change image and share on social
There are several books out on punk history, but I haven't read any of them. I was there. Greg Ginn bookhistorypunk Change image and share on social