There aren't enough people who are scaring the kind of people who work at these record companies. Greg Ginn companykindpeople Change image and share on social
It took us two years to get our first real gig. That was a big dream. We ended up booking a lot of our own gigs and putting on a lot of our own shows. We were trying to get our actual music across, trying to make a connection there. Greg Ginn actualbigbook share on social
You have to keep the business side together as well as the creative side. We have constantly surprised people and stayed with bands until they have grown on people. Greg Ginn bandbusinessconstantly 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
I like a lot of electronica. I like older jazz rather than newer. Greg Ginn electronicajazzlot Change image and share on social
If people are really excited about their music, and that's their primary motivation, then that comes through in demo tapes. That's the most important ingredient. Greg Ginn demoexciteimportant 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
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
The Minutemen were seen as more of an art thing than Black Flag, although I didn't see them that way. It confused people when we put out Saccharine Trust, too. Greg Ginn artblackconfuse 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