Greg Ginn
Greg Ginn
Gregory Regis Ginnis an American guitarist, songwriter, and singer...
ProfessionGuitarist
Date of Birth8 June 1954
CityTucson, AZ
american-artist came grassroots groups interest punk scene
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.
american-artist came certainly la people publicity
We had a lot of riots. We came under attack from many of the police departments. It certainly wasn't some publicity thing. I was afraid for many years. We couldn't play in LA for many years. A lot of people got very cynical.
american-artist band cash creative decline followed generates name period tries
You have a very creative period which generates a name for the band, followed by a long decline where the band tries to cash in on the name.
numbers people records
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.
cat home saws
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.
names want holding-on
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.
jazz
I like a lot of electronica. I like older jazz rather than newer.
something-new stores indifferent
Stores can be indifferent to something new.
design building made
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.
fashion sex media
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.
use predator blame
The small companies who feel that the majors are a threat, or are predators, will use that as an excuse for their eventual downfall. Dont blame others for your own inadequacies.
unique thinking labels
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.
running way labels
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.
rocks swings feelings
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.