You know, I had the ability like a catalyst to really get everybody hyped up.

So the name of a group has to say something. The name has to be strong.

Far From Home was also my idea from a magazine I'd seen.

We played at a club called, the Elbow Room. Don Carlos, the nightclub owner, was very hip and a very important person who made a big impact on my life.

You have to have a strong title. It's got to say something.

We all had a desire and appreciation for such a wide range of music.

I turned everybody on so, psychologically, I guess I was pushing the boundaries creativity.