Albums Quote by Lester Bangs
“I mean Iggy and The Stooges first couple of albums I think sold twenty five thousand between the two of them you know and so to talk in terms of an underground I mean you have to go really to the independent labels and things like that.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Music Critique, Lester Bangs, 1975
He notes early Stooges sales were modest, highlighting the underground nature of independent labels.
In simple terms: Underground music thrives on small, dedicated audiences.
Support indie music scenes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- record collecting
- music history
- indie promotion
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why value underground art?
- How does indie support differ?
Limited commercial reach.