Greg Ginn
Greg Ginn
Gregory Regis Ginnis an American guitarist, songwriter, and singer...
ProfessionGuitarist
Date of Birth8 June 1954
CityTucson, AZ
gun important looks
The public is usually slow to catch on to new things, and its important that musicians stick to their guns and not look for that instant gratification.
people black labels
People from major labels were afraid to go to Black Flag gigs throughout most of the bands existence. They treated our gigs as something threatening. Im sure that it probably was. They probably had reasons to be scared.
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.
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.
song philosophy thinking
I didn't have a lot of overtly political songs. I think it was more the actions of the group that were threatening to the authorities, and also our political philosophies apart from the music.
black firsts flags
Black Flag was formed in 1977. We first recorded in 1978.
song unique artist
It is a fact that each song an artist creates is unique and although fans tend to be loyal, ultimately the quality of the record will decide how it sells.
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.
jazz
I like a lot of electronica. I like older jazz rather than newer.
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.
black records firsts
SST was formed to put out the first Black Flag record. Basically, there wasn't anyone else to do it. I felt that what I was doing with Black Flag was very worthwhile, and I wanted to get it out there.
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.
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.