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
I didn't have a lot of overtly political songs. I think it was more the actions of the group that were threatening to the authorities, and also our political philosophies apart from the music. Greg Ginn actionauthoritygroup Change image and 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
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 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
As a label, you have to treat every group and every record as a unique entity. I think that that has been our success, rather than relying upon a fan base. Greg Ginn baseentityfan Change image and share on social
There's not much music I'll listen to if it doesn't have pretty heavy swing. Rhythm is so important. Punk rock would have more power and feeling if it had swing. Greg Ginn feltheavyimportant Change image and share on social
The biggest disappointment has been seeing the number of people in this business with very shortsighted views. Greg Ginn bigbusinessdisappointment Change image and share on social
We were excited when we sold our first 10 records. I always felt that if we could get the music out there, and if people became accustomed to it, then a substantial number of them would enjoy it. Greg Ginn accustomenjoyexcite Change image and share on social
