I wouldn't count myself as being a true blues guitarist because I feel you have to live it.

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

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

Music has nothing to do with your technical ability.

The ability to make music is a gift that you're born with; it's not something you can learn.

It's impossible to play a run with as much feeling as a single note. I've never been so much into runs as making single notes cry.

I didn't sit down and work out other people's material; I've never believed in that.