I began to learn a lot of chords and rhythms. It was a bit boring at the time but came in very handy later on.

Strangely enough, through all those school years I decided at 13 or 14 I was going to be a musician and so school was just something to get out of the way, a waste of time and not to bother with it.

It was by listening to Goodman's band, that I began to notice the guitarist Charlie Christian, who was one of the first musicians to play solos in a big band set-up.

I think a lot of modern day guitarists start off playing like Eddie van Halen, and they don't take the time to learn the basics.

George Harrison was also a pleasure to work with. He was one of the most famous people I've ever known, but in spite of that fame, he was such a nice and friendly guy.

I think I'll continue to work as a solo artist.

I'd love to change the world, but I don't know what to do