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.

It will be the first time I've played live with a double bass.

Anywhere you go in the world is what you make of it, not what you read in books.

They have decided to tour under the name of Ten Years After which I don't think is very cool. To be honest, they have had to do that as it's the only way they can get any work.

I went to see John Mayall at the Marquee, with Peter Green on guitar, and that was a particularly good gig.

I started off playing the clarinet, after I was inspired by listening to my dad's Benny Goodman records.