I never saw the point in listening to only one thing. The low art/high art distinction comes from the establishment telling me how I'm supposed to think.

There's too much rock that relies a fetishism or nostalgia for the old ways. That's a real enemy to music.

I have a real problem with rock music because it seems that lineage doesn't really exist.

Youth is so cynical. There's never anything to believe in as a teen.

When you grow up, you're told that rock 'n' roll is the only authentic way to express yourself. Live instrumentation, singer, live drums. You're told that's the best medium to communicate.

Even that word depends on what you mean by pop. I mean, pop music has currency. It could just be about that girl who's in love with you.

Nobody starts a band to make friends; you do it because of the music.