I'll close my eyes, so I won't see, all of the love that you don't feel for me.

Elvis might have compromised his musical style a bit towards the end, but that doesn't mean that artists from the rock n' roll/folk-roots culture - of which he was not really a part - shouldn't get better as they get older, like the great jazz or blues artists.

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

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

I'm not that beautiful, and I don't want to be a pop star.

The challenge of course is in sobriety and that's been the blessing, to realize, to take accountability for the ways that your own thinking impacts your happiness, and your serenity, and your ability to be a productive and a loving, giving member of your family and society.

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.