Alan Vega Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alan Vega.

Alan Vega was an American musician, singer, and visual artist, best known as the co-founder and vocalist of the electronic punk duo, Suicide. He was born on June 23, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York. After graduating from Brooklyn College with a degree in Fine Arts, Vega began his career as a visual artist, creating mixed-media sculptures and paintings.

In the early 1970s, Vega formed Suicide with Martin Rev, pioneering a unique sound that blended aggressive rock and roll with electronic synthesizers. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1977, is considered a seminal work that influenced countless artists in the punk, electronic, and post-punk genres. Vega's confrontational and intense stage presence, coupled with his distinct vocal style, added to the band's provocative reputation.

Following the disbandment of Suicide in the late 1980s, Vega embarked on a solo career, releasing numerous albums that further showcased his experimental and avant-garde approach to music. He continued to collaborate with various artists, including his wife and visual artist, Liz Lamere.

Throughout his lifetime, Vega's work transcended boundaries and challenged traditional artistic norms. His unique artistic vision and contributions to the music world left a lasting impact. Alan Vega passed away on July 16, 2016, leaving behind a powerful legacy as a boundary-breaking artist and a forefather of experimental music.

But it was great, we sit in the same dressing room where, li

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 - I was on the same space these guys stood on, ya know?

Alan Vega


That's what so sad about a lot of modern music, in my opinio

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. They only get halfway there or a quarter of the way there.

Alan Vega

Sad

We played in Texas about a year ago, at Emo's, the famous co

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!

Alan Vega

Famous