American - Musician | February 13, 1961 -
In many ways, America is on the receiving end of a pendulum that has been swung with great force, and for a long time, outward into the world. The impact is a wake-up call on every level.
Henry Rollins
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I come from a town of great musicians: Washington, D.C. It's no joke, that history.
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I believe that contentment or any sustained period of joy that doesn't inspire thought that leads to action almost immediately is useless.
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One of the most insane environments I have ever spent time in is a gun range. There we are, all in a line, armed to the teeth, firing away.
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One of the most prevalent and undermentioned genres of music is what is known as noise. You can find it all over the world happening in basements, small venues and even some festivals. Often blown off or belittled by critics, the form for the most part goes unheard and unnoticed.
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As a young person growing up in Washington, D.C., summers were hot, humid and relentless. My friends and I grew more restless and adventurous with every passing year.
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Ramones music has a Pavlovian effect on me - the song starts, and the world blurs around the sound.
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When you're kept out of the adult world, it's a blessing in disguise.
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Contemporary bands often will do tour-only releases pressed and sold only in Australia. Crikey!
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Football is at least as 'gay' as rugby, Greco-Roman wrestling and the film '300.'
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I have been an XL fan of Devo since I was in high school in the 1970s. Their records only sound better with time.
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To our enemies all over the world who plan America's demise, please take my advice. Give up now. No matter what, you will lose. You will lose it all.
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