I just managed to convince my grandmother that it was a worth while that was something to do, you know, and when I did finally get the guitar, it didn't seem that difficult to me, to be able to make a good noise out of it.

But I did go to music really early on, even when I was 4 or 5, I was responding to music probably in ways other kids were not.

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

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.

Music survives everything, and like God, it is always present. It needs no help, and suffers no hindrance.

Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself.

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