I can't remember the first song I learned to play on bass, but the first song I learned to play on guitar was 'For Your Love' by the Yardbirds. That kind of was the beginning for me. I thought it was a great song and I loved the open chord progression at the beginning of that song.

I am moved more by melodies, song structure, and evocative textures.

I feel safe and comfortable to do that once I know that the song structure around the bass part is very interesting and it satisfies me in a compositional sense.

I guess, we were people who just dedicated to trying to get better.

My studio is designed for atmosphere. I have a really cozy, comfortable room that has a great, huge glass door that views my backyard.

Sometimes it's nice to have a song that can be taken more then one way, so it can be interpreted differently.

Some writing and production projects will be a great way to spend my elderly rock years.