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
We're just getting better at our trade, man. We know what we're doing, and the reason why is that we've spent 30 years doing it. There's nothing that can replace that. — 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
