I never advise anyone to sacrifice something else because of music, but then I don't see why they would have to anyway.

Maybe if I go far enough back into my ancestry, I have African roots or something. I've got no idea

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.

The Beatles and The Stones were basically inspired by American Rhythm and Blues

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

I was very influenced by Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. ...both of whom I had the pleasure of playing with and becoming friends with.

It's not rubbish to say that I was a bit peeved about not getting credit for a couple of songs, but that wasn't the whole reason. I guess I just felt like I had enough. I decided to leave and start a group with Jack Bruce