I found the blues too limiting, and classical was too disciplined.

I'm not good enough, technically, to be a classic musician. I lack discipline.

Hendrix inspired me, but I was still more into Wes Montgomery. I was also into the Allman Brothers around the time of those albums.

Johnny Winter is one of the best blues players in the world. He's very underrated.

I was impressed by Hendrix. His attitude was brilliant. Even the way he walked was amazing.

Session work makes you more strict. You can't hit notes all over the place. You've got to make each one really count.

I don't see myself as such an important guitarist.