I've been a little more fortunate, perhaps, than a lot of people have, for the simple reason that I've constantly been moving: so nobody can hit me - you know what I mean? Protesting is not the answer - not along those lines.

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

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

I'm quite sure that all true professional artists, of every description, in all walks of life, whether their craft is painting, music, sculpture, medicine or anything have one primary concern - mankind.

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.