I remember when I thought of singing as the bit that went between the guitar playing - something I couldn't wait to get out of the way. Singing was originally like a chore that I didn't really enjoy.

The blues are what I've turned to, what has given me inspiration and relief in all the trials of my life.

The first band I identified with from Chicago was the Muddy Waters band.

All along this path I tread, my heart betrays my weary head, with nothing but my love to save, from the cradle to the grave.

I can't play long solos anymore without boring myself.

I don't know if I believe in luck. I think I'm very fortunate.

In playing, I suppose my greatest gift was to express the way I felt or the willingness to express myself.