It's not rubbish to say that I was a bit peeved about not getting credit for a couple of songs, but that wasn't the whole reason. I guess I just felt like I had enough. I decided to leave and start a group with Jack Bruce

I had to learn chord shapes... I bought books with chord charts. I used to listen to all kinds of pop music.

What I've always lacked is a really strong band to back me up.

I suppose because I have a good ear, I could pick out harmonies and learn by ear... I still think that you have to have an ear for music to really be able to feel and understand what you're playing. You can learn by watching and listening to other people.

If you've been playing for a few years...especially in a group context... you'll see if you have the ability ... or the passion to want to carry on. It's something that you have to be dedicated to ...and you've got to love ..no matter what happens.

I've never stopped learning.

I never advise anyone to sacrifice something else because of music, but then I don't see why they would have to anyway.