To me to be a solo artist means I can do so many new and exciting things and I feel very strongly that one must evolve and grow. I love being a bass player and I feel really good that I was able to spend a focused chapter defining that role, but I'm not someone that likes being in the same role forever.

I don't want a record company, but I need one, unfortunately.

I sold my life to Capitol Records; it sucks.

I've made a life and career as a professional musician.

This planet Earth, the act of putting a roof over our heads, our flesh and blood existence, it's all very temporary.

I don't like to be afraid. I'm afraid every day, all the time.

For me going solo meant freedom to collaborate and do whatever I feel I'm good at doing. For me it was really not ever expanding as an artist, developing everything from my songwriting to my singing to my mission statement to my vision. I've been so inspired by all the creative freedom that it brings that I have no complaints.