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

I never use that word, retire.

I call myself a blues singer, but you ain't never heard me call myself a blues guitar man.

It just seemed to me that the way I played was nice. I could hear it myself.

When I do eventually drop, I pray to God that it will happen in one of three ways. Firstly, on stage or leaving the stage, then secondly in my sleep. And the third way? You'll have to figure that out for yourself!

Many people leave the country to see beautiful places. I just look out the window and see some of the most gorgeous scenery ever, right here in the USA.

And as long as people have problems, the blues can never die.