The type of band that I have now, the type of music that we're playing you either like it or you dislike it. If you dislike it, you probably don't know why. By the same token, you can't even really say why you like it.

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

Personally, I can't see how anyone can produce any beautiful music out of being angry.

Luckily, I'm in the position now of being able to play purely because I have the desire to do so.

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.

Musicians 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.