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

I don't know if people in New York recognize me or not. I'm not really conscious of it. If somebody stops me, then I suddenly realize that people are looking at me, but other times they may be doing it and I don't even know because I'm engrossed in something else.

Fame has killed more very talented guys than drugs. Jimi Hendrix didn't die of an overdose, he died of fame.

My life is full of broken halos.

I've never had my hair cut by anybody, I do it all myself.

Everybody starts by imitating their heroes. For me it was Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters.

Everyone talks about rock these days; the problem is they forget about the roll.