You didn't know whether Chuck Berry was black or white - it was not a concern.

What Muddy Waters did for us is what we should do for others. It's the old thing, what you want written on your tombstone as a musician: 'He passed it on.'

You can't accuse me of anything I haven't already confessed to.

We age not by holding on to youth, but by letting ourselves grow and embracing whatever youthful parts remain.

I personally believe that most people that play an instrument would be able to write a few songs here and there. But they say, "I tried, I can't do it" and give up and don't try it again; they get too discouraged.

There's a certain moment when you realize that you've actually just left the planet for a bit and that nobody can touch you. . .When it works, baby, you've got wings.

I haven't stopped smoking...anything