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.

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

I actually think that bass is probably the instrument that has evolved in a quantum leap compared to other instruments. It's the instrument that's evolved the most, especially with how it's perceived. And even how it's played, and how it's viewed from a point of view of commerce, like with the music industry.

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

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.