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Greg Ginn quotes

Musician June 8, 1954

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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
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
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
I didn't want to wait around for some business entity to come around and give me money and tell me what to do. We just started releasing records as best we could. Greg Ginn
Greg Ginn quote: "Most good things happen with time; especially music, which..."
Most good things happen with time; especially music, which needs time to breathe and to find its own way. Greg Ginn
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Greg Ginn quote: "We aren't as concerned about the live aspect as other labels...."
We aren't as concerned about the live aspect as other labels. The best live bands are the easiest to record. Greg Ginn
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
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

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