It's funny, when bands or younger musicians ask me: 'So, what does it take to make it?' Well, first explain to me what you mean by 'making it': Do you want to be a rock star or do you want music to be your livelihood?

A guitar is a very personal extension of the person playing it. You have to be emotionally and spiritually connected to your instrument. I'm very brutal on my instruments, but not all the time.

My son, Wolfgang, plays drums, guitars and bass.

Eventually you'll take the phrases and rhythm patterns you've copped and begin to put your own mark on them

Best believe that needle hurt you Best to see these true colors Than follow one of your false virtues A little secret to make you think: Why is the crazy stuff we never say, poetry in ink?

Sometimes I just want to lick David Lee Roth in the nuts

I'm just a normal schmo like anyone else.