I felt like I was trailblazing. And that's what I did.

You can actually go to school and college to learn how to play and get technical with the electric bass.

There are few words in the music business or in art that I'll say people or some writers are overgenerous with words like 'legend' or 'genius', 'he's a pioneer' and all of that.

When you win a Grammy, it links a certain prestige and importance to you, you know? People want to talk to you.

You can disseminate your art, and it's all such easy access now. The upside to it is that more people are creating than ever before.

I think I've done more recording in the past 10 years than most people, but it's all been directed toward film composing and soundtracks. Just the same, it's been great.

It's very difficult sometimes having bands, you know, when all the members aren't on the same page.