I never wore earplugs — that would have been cheating.

You also get so wound up playing a show that a lot of people need something to bring them down. People who don't know how to handle the situation take drugs. I didn't. I went back to my room with milk and cookies.

I never felt out of control. It was just the way I lived my life. I was the neighborhood bully.

I had a good career. I've been very fortunate.

Cancer softened me up. I like the old me better. I liked being angry. It made me feel strong.

Two of my biggest heroes were my father and John Wayne.

Pure, white rock 'n' roll, with no blues influence.