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

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.

For the last five years I've been in the production business.

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

I don't dig staying in one groove.

A lot of musicians aren't proud; they'll do other work, just to be able to play music. I guess that's the way it's always going to be - musicians will have to suffer to a certain degree in order to obtain their outlet.

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