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.
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I listen to everything that comes in. I'm not real worried about demo sound quality. I can hear through that sort of thing. If a band can play, then they can play.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
Stores can be indifferent to something new.
Greg Ginn
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.
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
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
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