It makes me extremely proud to make punk rock the biggest music in the world right now. — Mike Dirnt Copy Share Image
“Like punk rock, like Jackson Pollock, like Jack Kerouac, it was truly human, a mix of perfect beauty and cathartic error.” — Yann Martel Copy Share Image
To me, the punk rock kids I grew up with were really, really smart, and to me, respecting those kids was a… — Matthew Lillard Copy Share Image
I was a punk rocker when I was a teenager. I wanted to look like Nancy Spungen. I had dyed blonde hair… — Noomi Rapace Copy Share Image
I loved Riot Grrl. Not only was it a punk rock revolution, but it meant you could get dressed for a night… — Caitlin Moran Copy Share Image
The punk-rock ethos was "Do it yourself. Anyone can do this. We're not sent from the heavens." — Michael Stipe Copy Share Image
I think I've become more relaxed throughout my career. I don't feel the need to jump up and down and make a… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
I made a record in 1996 called 'Animal Rights' that was a very difficult, very dark punk-rock record. Of all the records… — Moby Copy Share Image
San Francisco, America's B-movie imitation of Paris. San Francisco, the city that ruined punk rock. San Francisco, the most intolerant place in… — Jim Goad Copy Share Image
The New York Dolls did not think of themselves as punk rock. There was no such term at the time. They were… — Todd Rundgren Copy Share Image
In a way I almost feel like the election of Donald Trump has inspired Democrats and progressives and punk rockers in a… — Moby Copy Share Image
I listen to all kinds of bands. I like rock music, like, male rock bands. I'm more into that instead of female… — Avril Lavigne Copy Share Image
In terms of rock and roll, I'm often drawn to louder, rougher stuff; maybe that's my history as a punk rock wannabee… — Jennifer Egan Copy Share Image
Even though were not the most punk rock band, the way weve done things is pretty punk rock. Just kinda say it… — Brandon Thomas Copy Share Image
I was an angry young man, as you say. I was a punk rocker, blaming the government, corporations, and anything external, like… — Mark Coleman Copy Share Image
Let's say punk rock was described to you as 'three chords of rock music played roughly.' Would that be sufficient? If you… — Novala Takemoto Copy Share Image
It meant a kind of real liberation of expression. It embraced amateurism in a way that I still am inspired by. It… — Jim Jarmusch Copy Share Image
My personal style is eclectic, I would say. I always like to mix and match things. Uh, but the thing is that… — Crystal Reed Copy Share Image
I came out of UCB and, before that, punk rock, and the whole deal was you do it yourself. Get up and… — John Ross Bowie Copy Share Image
“No one wants to die or even plans to die, at least not when you are young and living life on top… — Sofea Shah Copy Share Image
My vision of punk rock was these dudes who were spitting on the audience and moshing. That's why I kind of left… — Kathleen Hanna Copy Share Image
It seems that the Internet is setting the standard for almost everything. I can't imagine having something like punk rock happen where… — Memory Tapes Copy Share Image
I was this Catholic kid, and I never really lost that. I loved the rituals of Catholicism. The mass is a magic… — Jim Carroll Copy Share Image
Once I got into punk rock, I started mail-ordering albums, because a lot of the record stores in my area didn't carry… — Dave Grohl Copy Share Image
“The most punk-rock thing you can do in L.A. is to say ‘George Bush is fucking awesome’ instead of talking about how… — Trey Parker Copy Share Image
When I started, I was 18 and really into punk rock and just wanted the action. Over the years, I've gravitated towards… — Taylor Steele Copy Share Image
Elvis Presley was rock 'n' roll, I thought that was pretty mediocre. But since that time, the succeeding steps in music has… — Frank Sinatra Jr Copy Share Image
I think some of the musicians are more like punk rock musicians. It's like an art as opposed to being a musician.… — Wayne Coyne Copy Share Image
I like a punk rock dude with hair just like Rihanna Like a go-go boy who dance like Lady Gaga They the… — Jeremy G Copy Share Image
I've only ever been in bands where I can be the punk rock guitar player in the band because that's all I… — Pat Smear Copy Share Image
Sometimes, if you want to be happy, you've got to run away to Bath and marry a punk rocker. Sometimes you've got… — Julie Powell Copy Share Image
One thing that got me started on it was the jean jacket. It's an item that could make you believe you're in… — Drew Barrymore Copy Share Image
Portland is where all the fringe groups went to escape. Where the outliers brought that DIY, punk rock attitude and made the… — John Gourley Copy Share Image
I love punk rock, The Clash, The Ramones, The Cramps. I love where it all came from, and music for my ears… — Imelda May Copy Share Image
I am far from an "old" person in human terms, however I've spent over half my life immersed in the punk rock… — Jacob Bannon Copy Share Image
I came up playing in both punk rock bands and hip-hop bands, and I found a more universal way of reaching people,… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
“I put on some make-up, turn on the 8-track, and I'm pulling the wig down from the shelf - suddenly I'm Miss… — John Cameron Mitchell Copy Share Image
I need punk rock. It's the medicine for me, but it's bitter and sickening. If you don't need it - if you're… — Bradford Cox Copy Share Image
I listened to classic rock and roll, and punk rock. 'Goon Squad' provides a pretty accurate playlist of my teenage years, though… — Jennifer Egan Copy Share Image
People who like progressive music tend to sneer at the idea of a kind of punk aesthetic, and people who like alternative… — Steven Wilson Copy Share Image
