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

Everyone thinks young people are alienated from the system. But when you present them with a viable alternative, they will be the first to take it. And then watch out.

Music is not a commodity, it's a resource.

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

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

If I have something to apologize, I want to be the first one to step up and make that apology. I don't want anyone to broker it for me. I don't want anyone to take the hit for me. If I have anything to apologize for, I'm only human. I'm prone to making mistakes.

Music is too important to be left to professionals.