America is incredibly professional and corporate.

Some might say that sunshine follows thunderGo and tell it to the man who cannot shineSome might say that we should never ponderOn our thoughts today cos they will sway over timeSome might say they don't believe in heaven Go and tell it to the man who lives in hellSome might say you get what you've been givenIf you don't get yours I won't get mine as well

Music is a thing that changes people's lives. It has the capacity to make young people's lives better.

Under Thatcher, who ruled us with an iron rod, great art was made. Amazing designers and musicians. Acid house was born. Very colourful and progressive.

When a lot of musicians change styles, their songwriting suffers because they want to be different.

I love the Bee Gees, but only the pre-disco stuff. From '64 to '69, I've got all their albums.

Gone are the days when Virgin Records was owned by Richard Branson, a fan of music. Now they're all owned by some guy who bought it off some guy who bought it off some guy who wants a return on his investment.