Black Flag was formed in 1977. We first recorded in 1978.

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I listen to everything that comes in. I'm not real worried about demo sound quality....

I listen to everything that comes in. I'm not real worried about demo sound quality....

We aren't as concerned about the live aspect as other labels. The best live bands...

We aren't as concerned about the live aspect as other labels. The best live bands...

There's not much music I'll listen to if it doesn't have pretty heavy swing. Rhythm...

There's not much music I'll listen to if it doesn't have pretty heavy swing. Rhythm...

People from major labels were afraid to go to Black Flag gigs throughout most of...

People from major labels were afraid to go to Black Flag gigs throughout most of...

There aren't enough people who are scaring the kind of people who work at these...

There aren't enough people who are scaring the kind of people who work at these...

There are several books out on punk history, but I haven't read any of them....

There are several books out on punk history, but I haven't read any of them....

We had a lot of riots. We came under attack from many of the police...

We had a lot of riots. We came under attack from many of the police...

The public is usually slow to catch on to new things, and it's important that...

The public is usually slow to catch on to new things, and it's important that...

We're not good at propping up old carcasses. We want to be on top of...

We're not good at propping up old carcasses. We want to be on top of...

Putting out the things that I like best hasn't been the easiest way to run...

Putting out the things that I like best hasn't been the easiest way to run...

I didn't want to wait around for some business entity to come around and give...

I didn't want to wait around for some business entity to come around and give...

The small companies who feel that the majors are a threat, or are predators, will...

The small companies who feel that the majors are a threat, or are predators, will...

We've gotten involved in cat rescue - we take them in and find homes for...

We've gotten involved in cat rescue - we take them in and find homes for...

It took us two years to get our first real gig. That was a big...

It took us two years to get our first real gig. That was a big...

As a label, you have to treat every group and every record as a unique...

As a label, you have to treat every group and every record as a unique...

SST was formed to put out the first Black Flag record. Basically, there wasn't anyone...

SST was formed to put out the first Black Flag record. Basically, there wasn't anyone...

If people are really excited about their music, and that's their primary motivation, then that...

If people are really excited about their music, and that's their primary motivation, then that...

I still think the best metal bands have a blues feel. The first Black Sabbath...

I still think the best metal bands have a blues feel. The first Black Sabbath...

Most good things happen with time; especially music, which needs time to breathe and to...

Most good things happen with time; especially music, which needs time to breathe and to...

I had business experience. I had made my living designing and building electronic equipment. Basic...

I had business experience. I had made my living designing and building electronic equipment. Basic...