Musically, he was like an old man in a boy's skin.

And I don't like having my picture taken. I'm almost like an old African in that sense. I think it steals a bit of the soul.

I thought, 'My God, this is like Buddy Guy on acid.'

But the guitar, when you think about it, is the most versatile, really. I mean you can pick it up and take it with you wherever you go.

I've always wanted the sound of Muddy Waters' early records - only louder

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

I always respected that B.B. sees music in a very open, free way.