People are hard-wired for tribal identity.

I had no real photography experience, thankfully. I consciously took a lot of crowd shots. I was influenced by Seattle photographer Charles Peterson, who always seemed to incorporate fans in his live band shots.

I love the dynamic contrast between the spontaneous shots and the more formal, pro-rock-star photos.

I was a history major in school. I review the past a lot and think about music history and how culture unfolds.

I think in times of crisis it's the artists' responsibility to dig a little deeper.

Indie rock is very healthy, there's a lot of diversity and a lot of creativity, but it does not have the revolutionary spirit of the late-70s punk scene in regards to design and politics and fashion and stuff like that.

People are hard-wired for tribal identity.