20+ Scott Putesky Quotes (Gothic, Industrial And Distorted)

Scott Putesky was an American musician and songwriter, best known for his work as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the metal band Marilyn Manson. He was a founding member of the band and wrote some of their most well-known songs, including "Lunchbox" and "Dope Hat". He left the band in 1996 and later released several solo albums under the name Three Ton Gate.

We were like psychedelic folk combined with Sonic Youth's noise. — Scott Putesky

There are kids out there that are into Iron Maiden and others who are strictly into industrial music, but they come for the same reason; they all like us and they different things out of the band's music. — Scott Putesky

I just saw metal as another tool for me to use. — Scott Putesky

Well, I didn't really grow up playing or listening to metal, like many of the kids I went to school with. I only got into it in my late teens, so when Marilyn Manson formed, it was at a time when I was still excited about approaching music from that angle. — Scott Putesky

What you hear about the band is always going to be more disturbing than any particular song. — Scott Putesky

Micing it from two different angles in front of the speaker sounds huge, and it's so simple. — Scott Putesky

Nobody seems to play Yamaha electrics, but it's the best guitar I own. — Scott Putesky

Experimenting with different sounds is great, but when it comes down to it, you're still playing a guitar. — Scott Putesky

Each member of the band has varied influences, and the same diversity is reflected in our fanbase. — Scott Putesky

It all begins with the initial tone coming from the cabinet, but EQ at the board is very important. — Scott Putesky

I have about nine guitars in all, so obviously I'm into collecting. — Scott Putesky

It's like tabloid news programs that talk about how horrible something is, while at the same time they're glorifying it as their top story. — Scott Putesky

If you make it sound too much like a synth, it will just sound like a guitar part played on a synth. — Scott Putesky

We're playing the same songs, the same way, that we have for years. — Scott Putesky

It's great, because different groups of kids can laugh at each other and still enjoy the show. — Scott Putesky

We're approaching things quite differently this time, but it will still sound like Marilyn Manson. — Scott Putesky

I'm happy with the way everyone presents themselves onstage. — Scott Putesky

I even have a Harmony Rocket and a Stratocaster with a scalloped neck back in Florida. — Scott Putesky

I'd played in about four or five bands before we started up, only a couple of which did club dates. — Scott Putesky

We'll only be playing four new songs live, but all the material for the next album is basically finished. — Scott Putesky

Life Lessons by Scott Putesky

1. Scott Putesky's work teaches us to be fearless in the face of adversity, to never give up on our dreams, and to always strive for excellence in our craft.
2. His dedication to his music and his unwavering commitment to his art despite all the obstacles he faced is an inspiration to all of us.
3. We can learn from Scott Putesky to be passionate and persistent in pursuing our goals, no matter how difficult the journey may be.