Alan Vega Quotes, born Boruch Alan Bermowitz on June 23, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, and passing on July 16, 2016, was an American musician, vocalist, and visual artist, best known as the frontman of the pioneering electronic proto-punk duo Suicide, formed with Martin Rev in 1970. With hits like “Dream Baby Dream” and their raw, minimalist sound, Suicide influenced punk, industrial, and electronic music. Vega’s solo career, including albums like Jukebox Babe (1981) and Station (2007), blended rockabilly and experimental styles. Also a sculptor, his art was exhibited at venues like the Museum of Contemporary Art in Lyon. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, public statements, and posts on X—reflect his insights on music, identity, performance, and resilience, capturing his rebellious spirit and avant-garde vision.
15 Alan Vega Quotes
- “It was when I saw Iggy Pop, that’s what did it for me. That changed my life pretty much.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I always said I was never gonna be an entertainer, Suicide was never supposed to be entertainment.” (Interview, AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “People went to a show to forget—they came in off the street, but I gave them the street right back.” (Posted by @pitchfork, 2016-07-24)
- “I probably won’t be able to hear it until five years from now anyway. That’s when I always hear my own music.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Experience really does make you better, man.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “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 their ultimate promise.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “But of course it’s always gonna be Suicide, our fingerprints, ya know? You can’t ever get rid of that.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “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!” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “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 finally gonna die onstage, that’s where it’s going to be!” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “That’s why so much of the music today sounds so much alike, because there’s no in-between. So it’s kind of nice to still turn some buttons every now and then.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “But it was great, we sit in the same dressing room where, like, Johnny Cash sat and Willie Nelson and all those guys. That was in itself something amazing.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “You’re gonna laugh when I tell you this, man, but I’m starting to enjoy Eminem.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Marty and I are playing with the same intensity. That’s the beautiful thing, man, we’re actually better now than ever.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Lately I’ve been listening to some classical music again, some jazz.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’m showing some of my sculptures in Holland in the spring, so we’ll see.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
Alan Vega’s quotes are a raw mix of punk defiance, artistic passion, and reflective wisdom, inspiring musicians and artists to stay true to their vision and embrace the grit of creation. Which quote captures his rebellious spark for you? Drop it in the comments and keep Vega’s avant-garde legacy alive!
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