I had a wonderful time with the Stones but after 31 years, I thought it was time to move on.

I always listen to a lot of different music when I am working on a project.

I was listening to music long before rock 'n roll.

I live in a house that was built in 1480. It has a moat around it. It is like a little baby castle.

Onstage I like to play with a an 18-inch speaker, which very few bass players do. I need that fat, underneath sound, which I've always had. It suits me admirably to do it like that, and I can imitate that sound by plugging directly into the board in the studio.

With the Rhythm Kings, I can involve myself in arranging and producing the music as well as the choice of songs.

I'm not a musician, I just play bass.