Religion began as a natural explanation of the universe. The problem started when people refused to accept new evidence.

We all have idols. Play like anyone you care about but try to be yourself while you're doing so.

Education is the one thing that no one can take from you.

I thought Eric Clapton was good. He still is. Not only is he good - he's rock's #1 guitarist, and he plays blues better than most of us

Elvis, he was unique. And he loved the blues, it was a pity he didn't do more.

I've always liked ladies all my life. I guess it started with my mom. So every time I saw a pretty lady, I thought, she's pretty.

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.