Growing up I used to love bands like Free and ELO and the Rolling Stones. When Robert Plant got in touch it made perfect sense to me.

I never had any big dreams about doing something on a huge scale.

I still think of myself as from Illinois.

I don't know if bliss is possible and I've always thought that my best times will be later in life.

Lyrics are kind of the whole thing; it's the message. Something might have a beautiful melody but if it's not the truth coming out of your mouth, it's not appealing

I started with the classical violin when I was 6, and I guess it went well.

There are so many great songs yet to sing.