Words can be very powerful. I find them very difficult.

But when you get music and words together, that can be a very powerful thing.

I loved music from the age of eight. Jazz and blues. But also Little Richard and Elvis Presley.

When I stopped touring in the early '80s for a few years, it was a mistake looking back. I lost touch with my audience in a way and I think that was a bad career move.

It must be really hard to be starting out in music now.

I don't do interviews at all when I'm on tour, so this time, on a day off, I'll do that kind of thing a little bit. I don't do big promotion schedules, not when I'm touring.

It must be quite difficult if you have a father who's sort of known. On the other hand, you can get a job in his band.