Honestly I don't think anybody knows but Ginn regarding the flag issue, I'm sure he has his reasons. I enjoy the my war era the most because of side 2.
Ginn is a genius. Regardless of his legal problems, dude pretty much invented American hardcore, trailblazed a touring circuit and signed the absolute best bands of the 80s to his record label. What else do people want from this guy?
I agree, I'll always respect Ginn on a musical level. It's just really disappointing to find out that one your heroes is actually kind of a piece of shit.
@@Wilson-vd7ik Mike is a few years older than me. The venue was probably 110 Fahrenheit. Guy still ripped it up. Best front man they could have, in my opinion.
Proofs in the pudding..I seen Ginns version of new era "Black Flag" live and it was crap...so was the record. FLAG with Keith, Stevenson ect. however looked and sounded amazing.
CelestialWoodway he wrote *most of the music and a lot of lyrics, not all. By all accounts, stories, and interviews, he is kind of a dick. He probably deserves more credit, just like the many bands that have fought him for their share of the money/rights
Ginn's new Black Flag was the WORST show I have ever seen live. I wanted to strangle the drummer, he had ZERO energy and hit the drums like he was scared to play them. Ginn didn't play a single inspired thing all night and at points resorted to just slapping the fretboard with both hands while muting the strings for some reason. Ron Reyes tried his best to elevate things, but his performance was utterly ruined by the shambles that was happening behind him. And I lost a critical piece of my own drum gear because security took it for "looking like a weapon" and then left before I could get it back. I shook Greg's hand after the show, because he's still the guy who got me to pick up a guitar, but it may have been the limpest handshake I have ever received. He is also the one guy who I have met in life who when I saw his expression, made me think "he smokes too much weed". The guy was so barely there, it was weird. The opposite of Rollins, who when I met him, shifted over from the other person he was talking to like Robocop, and stared right at & through me. I guess I understand why he hates weed now. Wow this comment is too long
austenslost Bravo for Greg,he was a very generous guy,but I don't expect most would know about it His "royalties" went right back into the label,not his pocket. When SST sold,the proceeds were split 4 ways.
Great interview!!! Thank you Greg Ginn for all the music, words, songs, and all the bands. SST has and always will be a true savior of punk rock. Hope you can make it to Knoxville sometime. We have some pretty strong venues and a scene that would love to have ya. Again, thanks, N8knox
Despite all the Ginn, well ya’ll know. I love his style. His solos are out there, and his rhythm’s are as fun to play as Iommi’s. He underrated, and he’s unquestionably the King of Punk Rock guitarist if you understand guitar at all.
Iommi may be a genius at writing simple memorable riffs but the underlying structure is fairly traditional, downtuned or not. I think Ginn is on another level speaking of creative output, drive and talent at large, and i wouldn't understimate his lyrics either. It's interesting to note that both guitarists have a strong fascination with jazz though, which could be another secret ingredient that helped set their respecrive bands apart from their peers. On a side note, Ginn's second band Gone is also worth a listen, their debut album is free jazz-(post)hardcore at its finest, after BF's Family Man and The Process.. of course.
He kind of reminds me of Thurston, just comes across as chill and thoughtful. He was the exact same way in Decline, 34 years earlier. Definitely cool of him to help stray cats.
@@Braineaters8 Yep. I don't know of that many other Thurstons who were on SST, LoL. Did Thurston Howel III ever play in a punk band? Remember that one episode of Gilligan's Island where he told Mrs. Howell to give the longhair band (the Mosquitos) a haircut? He was punk even then, LoL!
Met Greg Ginn a couple times and booked a show for him. Great guy. Grew up on his music. I like most of it but not all of it. Either way, he is a creative, daring musician and a really down to earth, nice guy. I wish people would quit saying mean things about him based on rumors.
+Joe Hiles You think the "mean" things people say about him are rumors? You need to read up on all the shit he has done to his band members over the past 30-35 years.
I feel sorry for people who have so much free time that they spend their time on the internet venting anger to people they don't know about legal proceedings between people they don't know. Get a job, find a hobby. If you don't like his music, don't listen to it. Simple as that.
I remember getting to see DESCENDENTS (headliner), THE VANDALS (I think) and THE DICKIES (opening for em) about 10-11 years ago. I believe the show was located somewhere in Santa Monica and Golden Voice was def the promotor of that show.
Greg did the same thing to me in about 1993, when him and his solo band (who were also the 2nd incarnation of Gone) stayed at my home for a night while on tour. I happened to be uninformed the Dale was really Greg, and brought up Dale becauze I realized I had never even seen what this person looks like. I mean, obviously we all know what Henry Rollins looks like, etc. But nope! Greg let me keep believing Dale was real. I think not too long after, a friend or maybe even an article in a music fanzine, informed me that it was really Greg. So it's basically his ongoing joke with people who don't know, kind of like not telling a kid that Santa doesn’t really exist.
@@bigmitt4081 I will tell you this straight off the bat - because I do have ASD, my explanation might not be the best. He’s seemingly very awkward (I don’t mean awkward like a normal shy person.) If you’ve seen many of his interviews, he often seems to avoid direct eye contact as well occasionally make “weird” faces when being spoken to. He’s not very talkative unlike Rollins for example. He’s just eccentric and unusual in the sense.
This is "still" the very best and straightforward interview given by anyone ever to be (that's saying alot) or have been in Black Flag. Founding band member Greg Ginn. metaltomotown
@Mastodon1976 As are you. Totally different relationships, so how would you expect anything else. It was Greg's band, so he had to have more of an authoritative relationship with everyone. Henry was just a vocalist, so he could have, and should have, been more of a buddy to the other members.
Without Greg Ginn, there would be NO BLACK FLAG! NO K. Morris, NO Meat Puppets, No Sonic Youth, No Circle Jerks, etc. He is the GODFATHER of the LA PUNK SCENE. NO DOUBT!
Why would that "Crack you up"? It's one of the more honorable ideas he's had... I had a cat that SAVED my life 3 different times... Cats never asked to be domesticated. We forced it on them. We owe them protection after we took away their natural abilities to protect themselves.... The more I learn about animals the more Human Behavior SUCKS
I know this is old but u heard it's hard to get Greg to do interviews are talk about black flag at all he doesn't like talking about it so it's intriguing he did this one someone most of been friends are just got him on a good day
Funny later when Greg talks about his CDs and mentions, "Dale Nixon plays bass". Dale Nixon IS Greg Ginn. Greg is referring to himself as a separate person here. We know that because Henry Rollins talks about that on a Henry and Heidi podcast, " My War" episode
Thee genius of behind Black Flag, for better or worse - it was his band and SST was his label (and ham radio company). Everyone's entitled to their opinion about his financial dealings - but realize that you probably don't know the whole story and should reserve judgment. I fucking love Greg Ginn.
I would argue that Keith Morris has just as great a work ethic as Henry. He just didn’t choose to become an influencer in broader media like Henry did.
@@otisdreading Well. Henry was an artist; Rollins listened to all kinds of music (jazz, ambient, pop, etc.) read Russian authors; enjoyed painting; consumed European culture among other things. He made Black Flag reach mainstream influence - that's undeniable. Keith is a good singer (his voice is powerful to this day), but he doesn't have the cultural baggage of Rollins. He's a guy with more limited tastes, it has nothing to do with being a media person.
@@pedrot.9569 I get that everybody loves Henry, he is exciting and interesting. But the comment was about work ethic and Keith Morris is still on the road to this day. Simply pointing out that the work ethic seems to be pretty equal between them.
I was in a crappy country karaoke bar in Nashville after a circle jerks show. I was wearing a black flag shirt. This very square Texan with a heavy drawl comes up to me and says that he knows Greg Ginn. The guy was a totally square southern guy in his 60's who sells insurance in Tyler Texas. He says he met Greg when Greg moved to Tyler. He says Greg is a totally normal friendly guy who helps coach softball. He says he is a low key financial genius. He says everyone in town loves Ginn. Take it for what it's worth
Well considering the charges I wouldn't say it was 'in' to bash someone. He's a really nasty piece of work and bashing him would seem the sane thing to do no?
It's always "in" to bash sociopathic pieces of shit who use and abuse others. I'm really sad that I can't think of him as a hero anymore. I'll always respect his guitar playing, though.
+Pin33 Sociopaths often come across as nice people, even charming. How they speak to strangers in a chance meeting isn't important. It's how they treat people who are close to them that matters. And pretty much everyone who's ever been close to Greg seems to have a similar horror story. Even his own brother.
Is your argument that his detractors are possibly liars? Or that even if he did the awful things they've accused him of, he's still a good person who deserves our respect?
I've heard a lot of people call him an asshole for suing the FLAG guys, and for ripping off many bands on his labels. If there's any hyperbole to that I guess I missed it.
Eric: You signed a lot of group breaking groups Greg: Yeah I was fortunate to be able to rip off some of the most creative and artistically innovative people of that generation
wonder what it was about the music scene that caused him to break up bf? Wish he'd asked about violence at bf shows, and police what is the "samson" in the credits?
Prime example of don't smoke weed every damn day of your fucking life lol. Great guitarist and he wrote so many amazing punk songs though. Now if he'd just pay the ex members what he owes them i'd respect him.
Man, Ginn seems pretty normal and clear headed here. I just came from watching his much more recent interview with Nardwuar, he seems so burnt out and loopy there. I wonder if he was high during the interview or he’s just really burnt out.
99% sure he was high. I dont agree with the all the shit in this article but: consequenceofsound.net/2014/12/black-flags-ron-reyes-accuses-greg-ginn-of-rampant-drug-use-and-child-abuse/
oh in around 03 i saw mistfits with jerry only n ramones drummer. they played a few ramones songs n the they sounded great. i got to sing in the mic n stage dive n do a lot of flips. so much fun. 🍻
Elmo Blatch Ron was "prime period",no doubt,and his energy onstage was perfect for the band. Mugger asked me what I thought about Henry coming in and I told him I preferred the west coast vibe that Dez nailed pretty well,for a Jersey guy.
Sorry Greg... but punk didn't get it's start in NYC. It actually started in Ypsilanti, MI with Iggy and The Stooges. Then The Stooges, MC5 and The Alice Cooper Band would go and play NYC gigs inspiring soon to be punk acts.
Well the faster, higher energy alt rock came from bands like the MC5 and The Stooges but Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground predate them and they did come from NYC so technically it is the birthplace of the punk rock movement.
No really it's common knowledge that the first band was The Velvets in NYC in 1964, a couple of years before The MC5 who were from Detroit and The Stooges from Ann Arbor, not Ypsilanti. I'm a professional punk rock radio DJ and it's my job to know this.
And Iggy talks about hearing The Velvet Underground for the first time before forming The Stooges. And The MC5 came before The Stooges. Read the book and watch some documentaries. Heck Nico gave Iggy the clap lol!
Greg Ginn is like Napoleon Dynamite in middle age.
He's Nepolean Dynamites uncle
@@startervisions lol
Greg Ginn saying he doesn't care if people play his music makes me laugh after the whole FLAG debacle
I thought that whole thing was more Morris than Ginn
Rollins took credit?? Ummmmm no he did not..
I’m so surprised watching this interview. He seems like a completely different guy from what I’ve read about and seen of him more recently.
Robbie Clark Just because he seems geeky doesn’t mean he’s not a complete dick.
Honestly I don't think anybody knows but Ginn regarding the flag issue, I'm sure he has his reasons. I enjoy the my war era the most because of side 2.
How ever you feel about Greg you got to admit he comes up with some great riffs.
Spot on. His riffs are as fun and easy to play as Iommi or Rudy Schenker’s
Ginn is a genius. Regardless of his legal problems, dude pretty much invented American hardcore, trailblazed a touring circuit and signed the absolute best bands of the 80s to his record label. What else do people want from this guy?
+Dude OK I couldn't agree with you more.
@Ihavenothingtosay- a very fair point. I just felt there is a lot to celebrate about this dude that gets swept away by all the talk about legal stuff.
+lhavenothingtosay 👍
I agree, I'll always respect Ginn on a musical level. It's just really disappointing to find out that one your heroes is actually kind of a piece of shit.
...to go Away
Just had the opportunity to meet this man.
Such an awesome, humble guy!
Same had a good talk with him and Mike v after a gig they played in Sheffield England was so humble and amazing!
@@Wilson-vd7ik Mike is a few years older than me.
The venue was probably 110 Fahrenheit.
Guy still ripped it up.
Best front man they could have, in my opinion.
Have to agree - Eric knows his history and asks questions intelligently, and intriguingly.
Eric is a human encyclopedia of underground music and an incredibly nice man - chatted with him a few times and he is hella awesome
A new found respect for Greg.
I’ve always respected his pioneering guitar style - but it is weird how he doesn’t appear to be the guy other people paint him as
Greg Ginn started playing guitar around 1972...wow
thanks for posting this, before it was only viewable on myspace.
Proofs in the pudding..I seen Ginns version of new era "Black Flag" live and it was crap...so was the record. FLAG with Keith, Stevenson ect. however looked and sounded amazing.
I listened to a couple songs off that new album and totally tuned out......
So they are a great tribute band. Ginn still wrote all of that music.
@@CelestialWoodway that music he wrote would've been nothing without all the other people in that band. Greg Ginn was not black flag.
CelestialWoodway he wrote *most of the music and a lot of lyrics, not all. By all accounts, stories, and interviews, he is kind of a dick.
He probably deserves more credit, just like the many bands that have fought him for their share of the money/rights
Ginn's new Black Flag was the WORST show I have ever seen live. I wanted to strangle the drummer, he had ZERO energy and hit the drums like he was scared to play them. Ginn didn't play a single inspired thing all night and at points resorted to just slapping the fretboard with both hands while muting the strings for some reason. Ron Reyes tried his best to elevate things, but his performance was utterly ruined by the shambles that was happening behind him. And I lost a critical piece of my own drum gear because security took it for "looking like a weapon" and then left before I could get it back.
I shook Greg's hand after the show, because he's still the guy who got me to pick up a guitar, but it may have been the limpest handshake I have ever received. He is also the one guy who I have met in life who when I saw his expression, made me think "he smokes too much weed". The guy was so barely there, it was weird. The opposite of Rollins, who when I met him, shifted over from the other person he was talking to like Robocop, and stared right at & through me. I guess I understand why he hates weed now.
Wow this comment is too long
Take a shot every time Greg says "Umm"
Uncle SquidDefibrillator I’m still in the hospital it’s been 6 days now
Take a toke instead , that´s THC brain damage to you .
you forgot to ask him how he managed to pull off not giving a single royalty to any of his band members.
austenslost Bravo for Greg,he was a very generous guy,but I don't expect most would know about it His "royalties" went right back into the label,not his pocket. When SST sold,the proceeds were split 4 ways.
+Edward Feltch I mean Rollins says otherwise👀...
Which four members received the proceeds from SST because I am counting at least 9 past members just off the top of my head?
austenslost too right!!!
Joseph Mud plus a handful of other bands off his label that took him to court as well
I was at that "benefit for cats" show at the Hollywood palladium. Ginn and Dez did not disappoint. Powerful, fast and loud. Classic BF !I!i
Great interview!!! Thank you Greg Ginn for all the music, words, songs, and all the bands. SST has and always will be a true savior of punk rock. Hope you can make it to Knoxville sometime. We have some pretty strong venues and a scene that would love to have ya. Again, thanks, N8knox
Nate Brenneman don't you comment on a bunch of GG videos?
I saw Black Flag in Knoxville in 84.
@@SebsExotics - I've been noticing more & more GG vids lately....super stoked about that.
You never cease to amaze me Eric with the interviews you do - much respect brother
Despite all the Ginn, well ya’ll know.
I love his style. His solos are out there, and his rhythm’s are as fun to play as Iommi’s. He underrated, and he’s unquestionably the King of Punk Rock guitarist if you understand guitar at all.
Iommi may be a genius at writing simple memorable riffs but the underlying structure is fairly traditional, downtuned or not. I think Ginn is on another level speaking of creative output, drive and talent at large, and i wouldn't understimate his lyrics either. It's interesting to note that both guitarists have a strong fascination with jazz though, which could be another secret ingredient that helped set their respecrive bands apart from their peers. On a side note, Ginn's second band Gone is also worth a listen, their debut album is free jazz-(post)hardcore at its finest, after BF's Family Man and The Process.. of course.
He kind of reminds me of Thurston, just comes across as chill and thoughtful. He was the exact same way in Decline, 34 years earlier. Definitely cool of him to help stray cats.
Thurston Moore?
I also thought the same
@@Braineaters8 Yep. I don't know of that many other Thurstons who were on SST, LoL. Did Thurston Howel III ever play in a punk band? Remember that one episode of Gilligan's Island where he told Mrs. Howell to give the longhair band (the Mosquitos) a haircut? He was punk even then, LoL!
Totally sounds like Thurston
Cool that he started guitar in college at a late age. Just shows you’re never too old to learn guitar and rock tha fuck out!
I was at the Hollywood Palladium reunion show! It was great!
It's incredible that he started guitar so late. This interview is a pleasant surprise, for I expected some somnambulist, 'asperger", type scenario.
Hey Eric it’s your old buddy Hedge. I really dig your show. All the different people you get to interview it’s very impressive
THANKS HEDGE !!!! I LOVE YOU MAN !!!!
Met Greg Ginn a couple times and booked a show for him. Great guy. Grew up on his music. I like most of it but not all of it. Either way, he is a creative, daring musician and a really down to earth, nice guy. I wish people would quit saying mean things about him based on rumors.
+Joe Hiles You think the "mean" things people say about him are rumors? You need to read up on all the shit he has done to his band members over the past 30-35 years.
I feel sorry for people who have so much free time that they spend their time on the internet venting anger to people they don't know about legal proceedings between people they don't know. Get a job, find a hobby. If you don't like his music, don't listen to it. Simple as that.
Joe Hiles
I'm sure you have a perfectly reasonable opinion on Ginn not paying any of his band members a single royalty. Lets hear it.
Don't listen to any music that Greg Ginn wrote or composed, don't watch his interviews on youtube, and move on with you your life.
Joe Hiles
Well said. What about Ginn not paying any of his band members a single royalty?
Hey Greg, this is Tim , miss you bro . The days from my youth and going to local shows in the south bay as a kid in 80's
I remember getting to see DESCENDENTS (headliner), THE VANDALS (I think) and THE DICKIES (opening for em) about 10-11 years ago. I believe the show was located somewhere in Santa Monica and Golden Voice was def the promotor of that show.
5:09 - Ahhh haha, I remember that incarnation of THE MISFITS
25:41 Dale Nixon, eh, Greg?
Greg did the same thing to me in about 1993, when him and his solo band (who were also the 2nd incarnation of Gone) stayed at my home for a night while on tour. I happened to be uninformed the Dale was really Greg, and brought up Dale becauze I realized I had never even seen what this person looks like. I mean, obviously we all know what Henry Rollins looks like, etc. But nope! Greg let me keep believing Dale was real. I think not too long after, a friend or maybe even an article in a music fanzine, informed me that it was really Greg. So it's basically his ongoing joke with people who don't know, kind of like not telling a kid that Santa doesn’t really exist.
If i seen this guy in the street.i would never.think he was in historic punk hardcore bands
Super Unknown
1 of da most mportant lessonz learned, while working 4 Ginn.
Now I’m no psychiatrist, but Greg strikes me as someone on the spectrum.
I am on the spectrum myself and he does strike me as one of us.
@@Braineaters8 As someone who knows virtually nothing about ASD, could you explain what it is that makes you think that. I’d love to know
@@bigmitt4081 I will tell you this straight off the bat - because I do have ASD, my explanation might not be the best. He’s seemingly very awkward (I don’t mean awkward like a normal shy person.) If you’ve seen many of his interviews, he often seems to avoid direct eye contact as well occasionally make “weird” faces when being spoken to. He’s not very talkative unlike Rollins for example. He’s just eccentric and unusual in the sense.
@@bigmitt4081 As well as his frequent pausing when talking and his “umms” and “uhhs.”
@@Braineaters8 interesting, thanks!
Dez is my fav BF vocalist for sure, though Henry sang on some of their best material. The My War-Slip it in era is just untouchable.
schwarzblatt,
Dez for me too..., along with Chuck, Greg and ROBO - Classic lineup
Keith
I like Ron and Keith.
Hell yeah it is!
Great view of Black Flag!
Greg Ginn reminds me of the teacher in Ferris Bueller
Side B of My War Lol yeah, he does kind of sound like Ben Stein.
Yeah, he sure has the monotone speaking voice
No wonder why he was never singer... UMMMMM RISUMMMM ABOVEUUUMMMM
Ricky X Then how do you explain a lot of great singers having a stutter?
Idiot.
Hahaha
BLACK FLAGライブ行ったよ最高だぜ日本に来てくれ有難うカートコバーン も好きなバンド
Has anyone else seen the video of this video edited to only show when Greg says ummm. It was like 1:30 long.
lol post a link dude
This is "still" the very best and straightforward interview given by anyone ever to be (that's saying alot) or have been in Black Flag. Founding band member Greg Ginn. metaltomotown
Rollins said near the end of Get in the Van that Ginn told him that "he didn't like him."
I don't think Ginn likes anybody.
Ginn likes the herb and that´s about the size of it.
Delhi Delirium nothing wrong with weed!
Stuck in a van with Rollins for years, yeah I probably wouldn't like Him either.
@Mastodon1976 As are you. Totally different relationships, so how would you expect anything else. It was Greg's band, so he had to have more of an authoritative relationship with everyone. Henry was just a vocalist, so he could have, and should have, been more of a buddy to the other members.
So glad all the Flag records I bought are going to put out modern classics like HOR and CONFRONT JAMES
Well Henry has complained about Greg owing him money they should do a reunion and pay him.
25:43 I often cite Dale Nixon as my inspiration and it’s 100% true. My War changed my life
Dez lived on my block and made me who I am today . South Bay family for life .
Without Greg Ginn, there would be NO BLACK FLAG! NO K. Morris, NO Meat Puppets, No Sonic Youth, No Circle Jerks, etc. He is the GODFATHER of the LA PUNK SCENE. NO DOUBT!
75apocalypse no meat puppets?come on
There would be Sonic Youth as they had 3 albums out before signing to SST
29:00 classic weird Greg
Henry next band's name was literally ROLLINS BAND lol
He and Glenn have always been friends, so he took the Danzig approach (with FAR less success, lol).
Rollins band had great musicians.
@@victorcastillo9589 The End Of Silence and Weight were great albums too.
@@jasondankenbring1710 they made some money in the 90s though and end of silence is a fat jam
@@victorcastillo9589 Melvin was funky AF - one of my favorite bass players
Were you bummed when Keith Morris left Black Flag?
Oh, no, it was about time.
and he smiles when he says it!
Fucking love it!
cracks me up when he starts talking about cat rescue & the plight of homeless cats
Why would that "Crack you up"? It's one of the more honorable ideas he's had... I had a cat that SAVED my life 3 different times... Cats never asked to be domesticated. We forced it on them. We owe them protection after we took away their natural abilities to protect themselves.... The more I learn about animals the more Human Behavior SUCKS
@@TheFreezeCriminalFetusvideos agreed.
It's surprising but very cool at the same time.
@@TheFreezeCriminalFetusvideos cats are dumb
this is the 1st time i have ever heard Greg Ginn talk, hahahaha he fuckin rocks
Ginn laid down the fury on those strings
HI BLACK FLAG fans please SUBSCRIBE to my show if you like the interview THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT !!!!!Sincerely ERIC BLAIR
When he said "Roseanne Barr", Greg and I both had the same exact reaction! lel
I know this is old but u heard it's hard to get Greg to do interviews are talk about black flag at all he doesn't like talking about it so it's intriguing he did this one someone most of been friends are just got him on a good day
Hell yes! Just saw black flag in Houston, TX Gregg Ginn fuckin rules!
Funny later when Greg talks about his CDs and mentions, "Dale Nixon plays bass". Dale Nixon IS Greg Ginn. Greg is referring to himself as a separate person here. We know that because Henry Rollins talks about that on a Henry and Heidi podcast, " My War" episode
Wow! You're like a human Google. You should go on tour.
@@hankworden3850 I plan on it.
@@RaAndTheGodsOfLoveFire don't come to My hometown.
7:57 wut lol
Yeah haha super weirdo
duuuuude, i almost shit a chicken after that little moment of spazz. lmfaooo
🤪🤙
Ron was an awesome singer!!! His energy came through in the lyrics just as good as Keith's!!!!
Super nice guy too
funny slip at the end where the guy starts to say ground-baking groups then changes to ground-breaking
There he is, the guy who doesn't pay your favorite bands
@void0094 Yep!
Eric Blair is awesome man. I swear that I worked for this dude at his Taco shop once... I'm sure that I'm wrong though... whoa
Family Man Lp cover disturbed me as a kid.
Circle Jerks were the best band on the Decline of Western Civilization.
"dale nixon plays bass" hahahaha
I can't believe that Greg Ginn is so normal. He sounds like Mr. Rodgers. lol Love him.
+jefflg1967 Passionate cat savers aren't normal.
I said the same thing when I meet him the other day after a gig at a bar in Buffalo, NY lol
@@mattvalvo6025 he abused and neglected his children. Other members testified to this in his wifes complaint
Thee genius of behind Black Flag, for better or worse - it was his band and SST was his label (and ham radio company). Everyone's entitled to their opinion about his financial dealings - but realize that you probably don't know the whole story and should reserve judgment. I fucking love Greg Ginn.
Greg Ginn is a musical genius but is also a strange dude...
Henry is the best and had the hardest work ethic out of any Flag singer, EVER. Period. Bottom line.
I would argue that Keith Morris has just as great a work ethic as Henry. He just didn’t choose to become an influencer in broader media like Henry did.
@@otisdreading Well. Henry was an artist; Rollins listened to all kinds of music (jazz, ambient, pop, etc.) read Russian authors; enjoyed painting; consumed European culture among other things. He made Black Flag reach mainstream influence - that's undeniable. Keith is a good singer (his voice is powerful to this day), but he doesn't have the cultural baggage of Rollins. He's a guy with more limited tastes, it has nothing to do with being a media person.
THANK YOU
@@pedrot.9569 I get that everybody loves Henry, he is exciting and interesting. But the comment was about work ethic and Keith Morris is still on the road to this day. Simply pointing out that the work ethic seems to be pretty equal between them.
@@pedrot.9569 Dude Keith Morris is still touring! When’s the last time Rollins played a live punk show?!
He has immense respect for Dez best line up for sure
I was in a crappy country karaoke bar in Nashville after a circle jerks show. I was wearing a black flag shirt. This very square Texan with a heavy drawl comes up to me and says that he knows Greg Ginn. The guy was a totally square southern guy in his 60's who sells insurance in Tyler Texas. He says he met Greg when Greg moved to Tyler. He says Greg is a totally normal friendly guy who helps coach softball. He says he is a low key financial genius. He says everyone in town loves Ginn. Take it for what it's worth
He seems a lot nicer than what so many say about him.
41bmc You never worked for or with him.
That’s because he’s talking about himself
@@BarronVonSchnoot If ya listen to what he says - he doesn't disparage anyone involved with the band.
He created a lot of suffering to a lot of people he worked with. He knows what to say here and is coming off as “nice” because he knows legalities
Rollins sitting down with every Black Flag member.... and talking.
RIP Sal the last bass player.
Sal is dead? When?? And how old?
gerg gign when no feed kids
deez nuts deez nuts i infect everything i touch you cant hide from me blackflag.swag
Why don't you8 ask why Husker Du haven't been remastered and re-issued or released tp spomepme who can?
gregg ginn a mouth breather
Hilarious how he stumbles for several minutes after they ask if he was jealous of Rollins stealing the spotlight lol
I'm glad there's people who still support him. Seems like bashing him is "in".
Well considering the charges I wouldn't say it was 'in' to bash someone. He's a really nasty piece of work and bashing him would seem the sane thing to do no?
It's always "in" to bash sociopathic pieces of shit who use and abuse others. I'm really sad that I can't think of him as a hero anymore. I'll always respect his guitar playing, though.
+Pin33 Sociopaths often come across as nice people, even charming. How they speak to strangers in a chance meeting isn't important. It's how they treat people who are close to them that matters. And pretty much everyone who's ever been close to Greg seems to have a similar horror story. Even his own brother.
Is your argument that his detractors are possibly liars? Or that even if he did the awful things they've accused him of, he's still a good person who deserves our respect?
I've heard a lot of people call him an asshole for suing the FLAG guys, and for ripping off many bands on his labels. If there's any hyperbole to that I guess I missed it.
Eric: You signed a lot of group breaking groups
Greg: Yeah I was fortunate to be able to rip off some of the most creative and artistically innovative people of that generation
He loves cats but neglected his own kids
@stevenhaas9622 yep
who sang on jealous again? i liked that era.
Ron Reyes
The Mister Rogers of Hardcore
Rhino 39 trashed their studio in 1978. It was fun!
oh his hair cut............................................................................................................its ok
"MELLOW DUDES"
@@Druffmaul They’re neutralized
I'm searching
wonder what it was about the music scene that caused him to break up bf?
Wish he'd asked about violence at bf shows, and police
what is the "samson" in the credits?
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He's a true oddball.
I say that as a compliment.
Oh Greg doesn’t care about “other people” playing “his” music and getting paid for it? Hilariou$
Nice get Eric..you don’t see Ginn interviews anywhere
“Yeah!....uhhhh...umm...uhhh...yeah.”
Bs. He is very well spoken
Fucking riff master
greg ginn cat rescuer - fuck ya
I agree.
Me too.
:)
Prime example of don't smoke weed every damn day of your fucking life lol. Great guitarist and he wrote so many amazing punk songs though. Now if he'd just pay the ex members what he owes them i'd respect him.
It's weird my favorite guitar player and I share a love for cats. Cat men unite! Lol
He can write all these incredible lyrics, but has a hard time just talking. Just doesn't compute.
Makes perfect sense if you read the lyrics. He's better at expressing himself musically.
fucking stoners, man
He's old so
Asperger's Syndrome
This dude went to UCLA.
Man, Ginn seems pretty normal and clear headed here. I just came from watching his much more recent interview with Nardwuar, he seems so burnt out and loopy there. I wonder if he was high during the interview or he’s just really burnt out.
99% sure he was high. I dont agree with the all the shit in this article but: consequenceofsound.net/2014/12/black-flags-ron-reyes-accuses-greg-ginn-of-rampant-drug-use-and-child-abuse/
That’s the whole gag with nardwuar with all his interviews
Ginn is an aspie cat lady.
Most savants are.
I think labeling him a savant isa insult to the savants out there.
ThisIs Slammin it was meant to insult Ginn by calling him one ironically.
I consider savants people with extraordinary gifts. He's just an odd dude.
FoldingChairSA ...Yup.., Well said brother..!! ..😈
oh in around 03 i saw mistfits with jerry only n ramones drummer. they played a few ramones songs n the they sounded great. i got to sing in the mic n stage dive n do a lot of flips. so much fun. 🍻
What the heak why all the cat stuff?
Keith Morris was THE best singer in Black Flag
of course
I think so
Disagree. I liked Ron Reyes' sound.
Elmo Blatch Ron was "prime period",no doubt,and his energy onstage was perfect for the band. Mugger asked me what I thought about Henry coming in and I told him I preferred the west coast vibe that Dez nailed pretty well,for a Jersey guy.
I think Morris was better in Circle Jerks. Personally, I think Rollins was the best singer for Black Flag.
25:23 🤣🤣🤣
SST was rather a slippy company. Lots of "other" great shit has gone out of print because ?
forget about jimi page,eric Clapton et.c. this guy is the best
quintinout 🤣
Greg Ginn is the man!! Love his guitar playing and his attitude. Plus... anyone who hates Henry Rollins as much as I do... is A ok in my book!
He's....become......a.....cat.......guy....................
who was the sex symbol he mentioned who is "hefty"?
good charlotte 😅😅😅😅😅
Sorry Greg... but punk didn't get it's start in NYC. It actually started in Ypsilanti, MI with Iggy and The Stooges. Then The Stooges, MC5 and The Alice Cooper Band would go and play NYC gigs inspiring soon to be punk acts.
Well the faster, higher energy alt rock came from bands like the MC5 and The Stooges but Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground predate them and they did come from NYC so technically it is the birthplace of the punk rock movement.
Read Please Kill Me by Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain
Uh that's debatable. It can be argued it stared w VU and later Television n such..
No really it's common knowledge that the first band was The Velvets in NYC in 1964, a couple of years before The MC5 who were from Detroit and The Stooges from Ann Arbor, not Ypsilanti. I'm a professional punk rock radio DJ and it's my job to know this.
And Iggy talks about hearing The Velvet Underground for the first time before forming The Stooges. And The MC5 came before The Stooges. Read the book and watch some documentaries. Heck Nico gave Iggy the clap lol!
His solo stuff is pretty awesome.
What is UP with this guy and cats? X)
cats rule
Cats are fucking cool... what more you need?
Much agreed but this guy is creepy with it :p
@@remains_BS lol I think he prefers cats over humans