Perry Farrell Quotes

The formats have changed so much, and even if you look at alternative music today, most of it isn’t really that alternative. It’s just good, strong, modern music.

Without game, men prey on each other.

You have to take risks.

I mean, gosh, my first tours I ever did were with the Ramones and Iggy Pop and Love & Rockets.

You’ve got to look at yourself as what I call a lifer. You’re going to be out there playing music your whole life, in a live situation. That’s what sends me out into the world, and as I see this beautiful world, I want to do more and contribute more, and stay in a position to do more and contribute more.

I’m looking to evolve the concept of the new renaissance artist, taking the world by storm through the art of public display and demonstration, with technical savvy, using cell phones and computers.

Music is always my great escape… I get to be that wild child and do whatever the hell I want on stage.

I love being able to escape my past, even though my past was great.

Jimi Hendrix’s music was escapism.

Sometimes to realize you were well, someone must come along and hurt you.

If you want a friend, feed any animal.

The live concert industry has become corporate-ized.

I write contemporary rock with Jane’s. And I also write house music with people like Kascade.