I have somewhat [Taylor's or Gallagher's guitars], but I like the power of the Martins.

All I cared about was the music, like hearing Townes [ Van Zandt] talking about "For the sake of the song"; it's all that mattered. In spite of me a couple of things happened, mainly the Eagles and Seven Bridges Road. That certainly helped me survive. Joan Baez, Rita Coolidge, and Ian Matthews did it.

Gibson ES 125 was a real instrument, this was in 1956. I started learning; I had a vision of a sound.

I really wanted a guitar. As A little boy I used to tell people I was going to be a musician. They would humor me, and I'd make up thirty minute songs and drive them nuts.

James Burton was playing some pure roots stuff. Gram Parsons took an interest in that record [in '68-'69] and he admired it. I never had the concept that I'm going to go somewhere and I'm going to have this career. I just really never thought about all that.

One of the things that benefited me that anyone can learn is classical technique. That shows the orchestra that exists within the instrument.

No one can keep their word. Everyone's in hurry and jumping to the next opportunity. There's something missing.