I have made stage adjustments which allow me to hear myself better onstage so that has made playing live much more enjoyable.

I play with feeling so I need to hear what is coming out of the amplifier to inspire me; I dont just play mechanically. I need to hear what I am doing in order to create the next note. If I dont hear it then I cant feed myself.

When you are live you never know what is going to happen.

I prefer playing in the studio because you have much more control over things.

If you are in a band like my brother, Rudolf, who is in the Scorpions, then you have a kind of umbrella and you cover each other. You have five people to discuss things with and you are all in the same boat, and therefore make much wiser choices.

The other thing that has made playing live for me more enjoyable is the audience. I never knew I had such heartfelt, loving fans.

If you are a musician and you dont show any interest on the business level then you are actually vulnerable and people will rip you off. They will sweet talk you into anything.