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.
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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.Greg Ginn
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.
Greg Ginn
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.
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.
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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
The biggest disappointment has been seeing the number of people in this business with very shortsighted views.
Greg Ginn
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