What I've always lacked is a really strong band to back me up.

I certainly want to get back to the US to play. It's such a big country. I've always liked playing there, and enjoyed living there. I lived in New York, LA, and Florida.

I had to learn chord shapes... I bought books with chord charts. I used to listen to all kinds of pop music.

I do remember actually learning chords to Beatles songs. I thought they were great songwriters.

It's frustrating actually, the time involved in getting something released these days. My new CD has actually been finished for a year. It's only now that it's being released

What I've always lacked is a really strong band to back me up.

If you've been playing for a few years...especially in a group context... you'll see if you have the ability ... or the passion to want to carry on. It's something that you have to be dedicated to ...and you've got to love ..no matter what happens.