I can't think of anyone I've mistreated. I've always thought that I am my brother's keeper. And I believe there's a 'great spirit' that takes care of all of us.

I wanted to connect my guitar to human emotions.

Jazz is the big brother of the blues. If a guy's playing blues like we play, he's in high school. When he starts playing jazz it's like going on to college, to a school of higher learning.

When I was young, I didn't play like I do today. So these kids are starting at the height that I've reached. Think what they might do over time.

I was glad to see other blues guitarists like Albert King have crossover successes like me. We played in the same places like the Whisky and the Filmore. When Albert made his guitar cry, he could cut you so deep!

Being a blues singer is like being black two times.

It's going to be years and years before most people realize how greatly he contributed to American music.