Toward the later days of Sabbath, instead of going in and knocking out what songs we did in rehearsal, we would polish them to death.

I was so frustrated in Sabbath after the last few albums. I just didn't like the musical direction Sabbath was going in

During our first meeting, Tony Iommi was a great jazz guitarist, his capabilities cover all styles - Black Sabbath has even narrowed his horizons.

I never picked a bass up before Sabbath started

Jack Bruce, as soon as I saw him, it changed me. I didn't even know what bass players did until I saw Cream.

I never try and sound like Sabbath.

What I used to play was rhythm guitar before I saw Jack Bruce. I said, That's what I want to do in life. He was definitely the main influence