The Beatles had an influence on everybody. You have to realize what an incredible explosion the Beatles were.

It was just a mercy f**k, as it was our 30th anniversary. They gave Grammy to us for a cover of somebody else's song. It would have a lot more meaning if it had been for one of our songs.

Eric Clapton wrote "Layla" when he was coked out of his mind. Later on, it nearly killed him.

Apparently people don't like the truth, but I do like it; I like it because it upsets a lot of people. If you show them enough times that their arguments are bullshit, then maybe just once, one of them will say, 'Oh! Wait a minute - I was wrong.' I live for that happening. Rare, I assure you

That was a great time, the summer of '71 - I can't remember it, but I'll never forget it!

If you think you are too old to rock 'n roll, then you are.

Inherited hatred (i.e. hatred your parents schooled you in) is not only stupid, it is destructive - why make your only driving force hate? Seems really f***ing dumb to me.