I feel I've been blessed with a gift of creativity and composition. That's why I've been able to keep going.

During my early period I had custom-made overdrive stuff because I didn't like what they were making at the time.

I go for as much feeling as I can rather than show what I can do up and down the neck. I don't play to show people ability.

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

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

I remember the snow in Canada and the lovely weather in New Zealand. And I slightly remember going to school there.

My energy flagged because of heavy cold but the guys took up the slack.