The whole idea of rock and roll lifestyle is a cartoon. It's a caricature. And at times, it's made up of people emulating others; a few who actually live that lifestyle and many who claim to live that lifestyle.

Nashville may be famed for its country music, but this may well be the capital of rock and roll music in the United States of America.

Core strengthening is key to everything. It's not just about the way I look, but about stabilizing my body so I can perform better on stage.

If I write for myself, I write a song and I bring in the musicians that are best suited to play it. There's a freedom there.

I'm damn successful but I got here by not taking crap. I still don't take crap, so if anybody needs a champion, let it be me.

The fact that you can't base a coffeehouse on any other rock band is the other rock bands' problem, not mine.

It's a really special night for our fans. It's vindication.