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 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.
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.
something-new stores indifferent
Stores can be indifferent to something new.
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.
disappointment views numbers
The biggest disappointment has been seeing the number of people in this business with very shortsighted views.
dream real years
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.
motivational people important
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.
philosophy rocks ideas
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 catch instant public stick
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.
american-artist gotten homes involved living loved rescue saw
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.
american-artist bands business constantly grown people side stayed surprised until
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.