I think punk rock, especially for me, was a big middle finger to this whole talent thing.
Mike Watt
Punk is not really a style of music. It was more like a state of mind.
The only thing new is you finding out about something. Like nothing's really new, but you reinvent it for yourself and find your inner voice.
Imitation is being rewarded. They're learning that if you fit right in the mold, you get rewarded. Music is no longer a form of expression - it's a means to a lifestyle.
Life is definitely not a rehearsal, this is it.
I have a little name. That's why people can remember it.
