I did have a life before the Animals, and I'm trying constantly to prove that I have a life after the Animals. People tend to forget that I was the frontman with War for two years. People sort of have compartmental memories.

Recording - once something's done, it's done, there's not much you can do about it. It's out there and you just have to pray to the gods.

I live my life, breathless... A life of constant motion and excitement. A life that many will envy and most would avoid!

The Animals were their own worst enemy. The Animals were a band that couldnt live up to their name. I was the singer in the band and as long as I was enjoying myself I would keep on working with the band. But it got to be rather nasty once the big money showed up - things started to turn toxic.

Longevity is something I never gave a second thought to. I guess it's the shadow of growing up in post WWII, but I never believed I would live past 20. Here I am though... a senior citizen... my voice and heart are stronger than ever, but boredom is the greatest enemy so I have to be careful not to slip over the edge.

Blues was made for the recessed.

It's the need for change that drives us to join forces with our brothers and sisters all around the world - but change is slow.