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

My family is involved and my wife Brenda is a great, great writer. She helps me with the writing of everything and also sings with me. I owe a lot to Brenda.

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.

Rock and roll hoochie koo, lawdy mama, light my fuse.

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

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

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.