In the '90s, guitar solos were dead.
I'm not ashamed of selling millions of records. I'm very fortunate to be in that position.
I think I definitely enjoy recording, but I think it's more fun to go out and perform live, because it's like instant gratification, you know? You feel the response immediately.
My wife, if she wants it, she will just go out and buy it.
I think if I try to develop a formula, it ends up not working.
I was always in bands before, but on 'American Idol,' it was about getting my voice out there. It was always my goal, though, to get a band together again.