I always say that I am very proud of the work that I did with the Rolling Stones and that I am also proud of what I have done with the Rhythm Kings.

I am much more my own man than I was when I was with the Stones.

The Stones always tried to do the odd smaller gig when they could.

But why is it that in music, anything more than 5 years old - apart from a few hits - is never played on radio to the young public?

Everything had to be done in-between Stones time.

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

I can't really sing and play live, because I can't play bass efficiently and sing at the same time. If I concentrated on the vocals, I'd mess up the bass, and if I concentrated on the bass, I'd forget the lines.