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

Because I was successful over the years, I never had the opportunity to do the stuff I really wanted.

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.

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

I wanted to play some more grown-up music - jazz.

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.