Greg Ginn Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“There are several books out on punk history, but I haven't read any of them. I was there.”

“I like a lot of electronica. I like older jazz rather than newer.”

“Stores can be indifferent to something new.”

“There aren't enough people who are scaring the kind of people who work at these record companies.”

“We aren't as concerned about the live aspect as other labels. The best live bands are the easiest to record.”