In 1962 I was 17, so I was definitely watching the dance shows on television.

When my 'Scientific American' arrives every month, I read it cover to cover.

My influences were Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is not a public democratic organization; it's a private club basically. It's like a private golf club and they decide who they're going to let in the club.

The thing is, I'm not a prolific songwriter.

The Monkees are to the Beatles what 'Star Trek' is to NASA. They are both totally valid in their contexts.

I am extremely lucky; I've never been ill - although about 20 years ago I broke my right arm hang gliding.