The point of being in a band, for instance, isn't to get big; it's about enjoying playing shows.

There's somewhat of a real fascination with American bands and American mythology in London.

I definitely hope to continue to release records at an accelerated pace.

The Replacements are the foundation for a lot of what came after in alternative and college rock. Let It Be is their best record and has the most diverse collection of songs. Some pop stuff, some heavy stuff, and some real moments of beauty like 'Sixteen Blue' and 'Androgynous.' It's a record I always go back to.

The point of being in a band, for instance, isn't to get big; it's about enjoying playing shows.

People think of songwriting as a very personal thing: A guy gets up there with an acoustic guitar and he sings his heart out, bares his soul.

My wife is very happy about me keeping all my music in my pocket.