Lee Ranaldo Quotes

It's not like we set out to antagonize the audience in any way. We're just presenting our music; it's really much more innocent.

Lee Ranaldo Sonic Youth

• Music
• Audience
• Presenting
• Antagonize

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• It's not like we set out to antagonize the audience in any way. We're just presenting our music; it's really much more innocent.

  

  Lee Ranaldo Sonic Youth
  • Music
  • Audience
  • Presenting