People said that way back in the early days I was probably one of the first rappers; the reason is that I couldn't sing, so I had to talk! Lou Reed was probably the one who started it all. — Alan Vega Copy Share Image
I like performers who I know are for real. You can tell, man, there's an intensity about their stuff. You can tell right away… — Alan Vega Copy Share Image
Marty and I are playing with the same intensity. That's the beautiful thing, man, we're actually better now than ever, probably more intense now… — Alan Vega Copy Share Image
But, Eminem... No, I've loved rap for a long time, especially when it got out of its first period and became this gangsta rap,… — Alan Vega Copy Share Image
That's what so sad about a lot of modern music, in my opinion, so many young bands never stay around long enough to fulfill… — Alan Vega Copy Share Image
It was when I saw Iggy Pop, that's what did it for me. That changed my life pretty much. — Alan Vega Copy Share Image
We played in Texas about a year ago, at Emo's, the famous country and western club in Austin. And I figured, well, if I'm… — Alan Vega Copy Share Image
You're gonna laugh when I tell you this, man, but I'm starting to enjoy Eminem. — Alan Vega Copy Share Image
That's what my music... I'm working on a solo record right now, it's gonna be more hip-hop than anything, like electronic hip-hop, futuristic hip-hop.… — Alan Vega Copy Share Image
John Coltrane - I've been listening to the 'Trane again. It blows you away, because I know more now and I hear more now… — Alan Vega Copy Share Image
And I learned a lot from working with this kid, and I think he's gonna be a big star. Remember the name, Tim Dark,… — Alan Vega Copy Share Image
I always said I was never gonna be an entertainer, Suicide was never supposed to be entertainment. — Alan Vega Copy Share Image
I did a couple songs with this hip-hop guy named Tim Dark. He was working in the same studio I've been working in, he… — Alan Vega Copy Share Image
