I was almost kind of trapped by my own success into only doing rock.

So, after awhile, you can only get so much happiness from a guy who's drunk come up and tell you you're great.

There was nobody at the time who was playing slide guitar like Johnny, and nobody, or no white guys at least, that was playing country blues like that on the acoustic guitar. And it was at that point that I realized what Johnny had to offer.

I started The McCoys in 1962, so I'm approaching my 40th year in the entertainment business.

I know some people will be surprised to hear it, but I've found that my music, whether its blues or rock, or whatever you want to call it, can be channeled into a positive direction that actually helps people.

It's a great relationship when you can work with the person who you consider to be your soul mate.

And what makes me happy now has changed as well... Its one thing to play in a bar or at a biker festival, and hear a guy who's been drinking beer all day come up and tell you how good you are. For a long time in your life that will make you happy.