One of the things that I'm glad about, though, is that regular people can relate to me.

How I measure success is getting to make another record and being able to the come back to the same town and play again cause you sold out the last time.

I just play the music that I love with musicians that I respect, and fortunately, I'm in a position where people are willing to play with me, and perhaps I can do something to help them.

People come up to me all the time who saw Dad in 'Oklahoma!' or 'Pajama Game,' and they say they'll never forget it.

There would be no rock and roll or rhythm and blues without Leo Fenders' contribution ... the tone is everything

I speak my mind and come from a place of conscience, as well as have fun as a musician.

Im happy to say that at 62, I think Ive reached that point where stuff doesnt bother me as much, and my gratitude level has gone way up, especially having gone through the loss that Ive had, and losing so many of the great artists that I was close to. They taught me how to see it with a grain of salt and a lot of humor and perspective.