It was an experience being on a Beatles tour. They weren't very good. The singing was great, but the playing was a bit weak.

If you want to do rock and roll, forget about those who've come after '65.

I can't imagine ever going back to working with somebody else.

I was very keen on people like Elvis, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Gene Vincent.

A certain death of an artist is overconfidence.

I think the fundamental part of my technique is my vibrato.

I got a guitar when I was about 14, for a Christmas present, and went from there.