I never took guitar lessons. I took classical piano lessons from the age of six when we lived in Holland.

When I was growing up and listening to bands like the Dave Clark Five, the groove was what initially got me going. I really like that funky, heavy groove.

Obviously you have to have rhythm. If you have rhythm, then you can play anything you need. If you have rhythm and you love music, then play and play and play until you get to where you want to get. If you can pay the rent, great. If you can't, then you'd better be having fun.

The piano is a universal instrument. If you start there, learn your theory and how to read, you can go on to any other instrument.

Some people think a song without words isn't a real song. Tell that to Beethoven and he'll kick your ass!

I've had a hip replacement, I've beaten cancer, I had my hand operation, and I stopped drinking. Something inside of me just went, 'I'm done.'

Nirvana was huge, but it didn't appeal to everyone.