Poor people have the blues because they're poor and hungry. Rich people can't sleep at night because they're trying to hold on to their money and everything they have.

In my career, people in the record business have been rockin' in the same ol' boat. They all crooks - I'll say it clear and loud - especially the big ones.

I don't do nothing I don't want to do.

I remember back in Detroit, I used to go to the Apex Bar every night after I got off work. The bartender there used to call me Boom Boom. I don't know why, but he did.

I like dropping into a small club and playing with some people, trying to help them get a start.

My style is all to myself.

I do benefits. I do them all the time. There's so many people out there that needs help that I can't say I won't help them.