I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago.
All the bands I've played with have had dynamic front men.
I started a recording studio. I started producing people and doing remixes.
At some point, I had to make a decision: I could practice more and become a really great guitar player or I could work on writing better songs. There are only so many hours in the day, and I found writing songs more fulfilling than working on becoming this virtuoso guitar player.
I like the challenges of doing different things. It keeps things fresh for me.
I think if you're able to make the music you want and you can do it in the right kind of context, you don't have to be a circus ringleader to be successful.