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
Black Flag was formed in 1977. We first recorded in 1978. Greg Ginn blackflagform Change image and share on social
The public is usually slow to catch on to new things, and it's important that musicians stick to their guns and not look for that instant gratification. Greg Ginn catchgratificationgun 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
I like a lot of electronica. I like older jazz rather than newer. Greg Ginn electronicajazzlot Change image and share on social
Stores can be indifferent to something new. Greg Ginn indifferentstore Change image and share on social
We're not good at propping up old carcasses. We want to be on top of what's vital at any particular time, and not just hold onto something because it has a name. Greg Ginn carcassgoodhold Change image and share on social
I had business experience. I had made my living designing and building electronic equipment. Basic business was not new to me, but the music business was completely new to me. I knew nothing about distribution, or any of those things. Greg Ginn basicbuildbusiness share on social
I still think the best metal bands have a blues feel. The first Black Sabbath album is kind of a bludgeoning of blues. Deep Purple also started out as a blues band. Greg Ginn albumbandblack Change image and share on social
We've gotten involved in cat rescue - we take them in and find homes for them. I've always loved cats. I saw how homeless cats were living out there. We take them in, put out flyers. Greg Ginn catfindflyer Change image and share on social
