Every time I listen to Jeff Beck my whole view of guitar changes radically. He's way, way out, doing things you never expect.

Each gig should be unique. You're always treading that line between keeping yourself fresh and giving people something they want to hear

There are times when I've been feeling something and played a solo that I've never been able to repeat.

This man (FreddieMercury) truly possessed the greatest voice in the history of rock. Journalists, culture experts and analysts have already made several hundred comments on this topic and nothing can be added here.

There's nothing I'm embarrassed about

It's wonderful for me to see what 'We Will Rock You' has done. 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions' have kind of transcended the normal framework of where music is listened to and appreciated - they've become part of public life, which I feel wonderful about.

I'd put a lot of work into playing guitar and was thinking I was pretty damn good. But Hendrix came along and destroyed everyone.