I grew up not far from where Motown was founded, maybe 300 miles from Detroit and I've always liked - I used to like the way they made records. I still do, I just haven't had a chance to hear as much. They used to entertain me.

When I used to play nightclubs, you had to play Top 40 or favorite oldies that maybe people could relate to.

Go with your first thoughts; they're usually your best thoughts. Pay attention, stick to your goals and follow those guidelines. It's all right there if you reach for it, unless you want to punch timeclocks and work for somebody. That's what we liked about America, the land of opportunity. All your dreams can come true.

After convincing myself that was maybe you should at least help out your neighborhood, I really started to think about it later on in life.

You put a song on the record or on tape and you stop singing it. You just don't sit around and sing it anymore unless you're performing. That's kind of sad.

Paul Butterfield and I had a band together at one point.

My first payback to society in life, was The Dolphin Project.