A lot of artists don't like the sound of their voice. They're put off by it.

I'm very proud of my love for Whitney Houston. She really changed my life. She made my life a better life. She was so beautiful in her love for God, her love for her family and her love for music. She truly loved her music. She could do everything! She had flawless rhythm, flawless pitch, flawless feeling, and flawless beauty.

There's nothing more exciting than playing live for the people. Just play it, just do it.

I think it's artist's role to give and to receive and the people to give it, hear it, vibe on it, and give it back around again.

I'm known for being a good listener. Most people need a lot of love and encouragement and I'm more than willing to give a person all the encouragement and time they need.

I just want to play for the people, give my new sound to them, and encourage them and be encouraged by people.

I wanted to be Jimi Hendrix's drummer when I was in high school, but I graduated in 1970, the year he died.