“Early on Exene asked us “why do you guys have to play so fast?” I don’t think anybody knew what to make of us, 20 songs in 20 minutes, we didn’t look the part either but some people found that even more disturbing. Middle Class wasn’t blues, rock, or pop based. There wasn’t any reference for fans of “rock and roll” to latch on to. You either liked it or you didn’t. Some responded well, some just ignored us.”

Read the full interview with Mike Atta from Middle Class over at Agony Short Hand.