I'm one of the few that comes from this vantage point: I never tried to get a record deal.

We've come a long way, we've come a long way and we never even left L.A.

I regard myself as a true American musician, and I play every style that is my heritage.

Make your own music. It can be done.

Making music should not be left to the professionals.

I'm one of the few that comes from this vantage point: I never tried to get a record deal.

I think people have to choose between living with contradictions or painting themselves into a corner. I have a lot of contradictions.