But you can't extend, or go beyond any point musically, without the basic fundamentals.

And I'm happy to say that I'm able to find people wherever I go that are not black, not white - they're just human beings. That's where I am, where I've been and where I intend to stay.

I mean, there's a hell of a lot of grounds for protest, but you don't do it through music.

I don't dig staying in one groove.

But you can't extend, or go beyond any point musically, without the basic fundamentals.

Musicians have to suffer to a certain degree in order to obtain their outlet.

I have a company in New York City producing music for commercials, for radio, TV, features, etc. That's how I've been making my living. And now the company is very successful - to the extent that I can afford to come out and play.