I got an offer in 1992 to buy a major-league team. I turned down the offer because I don't want my love of the game to involve business.

I can't think of a recent baseball song except John Fogerty's Centerfield. It's very difficult to write a baseball song that pleases fans and non-fans alike.

Papa loved Mama, Mama loved men, Mama's in the graveyard, Papa's in the pen.

Stand straight, walk proud, have a little faith.

I've got friends in low places, where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases my blues away.

She's sun and rain, she's fire and ice, a little crazy, but it's nice. And when she gets mad, you best leave her alone, cause she'll rage like a river then she'll beg you to forgive her.

I like to follow my favorite team and talk sports with my band or fans. You won't believe how many musicians are sports fans. We have so much time on tour that we need these outlets for relaxation.