In my early days, I never used finger vibrato at all. I originally carved my reputation as one of the 'fast' guitar players.

Simplicity is the key.

Ian Gillan, Roger Glover and I wanted to be a hard rock band - we wanted to play rock and roll only.

Playing a Fender is an art itself. They're always going out of tune.

I don't use the twang bar anymore. It's become too popular.

Those record companies don't know what's happening at all.

I don't put myself on Jeff Beck's level, but I can relate to him when he says he'd rather be working on his car collection than playing the guitar.