Band members have a special bond. A great band is more than just some people working together. It's like a highly specialized army unit, or a winning sports team. A unique combination of elements that becomes stronger together than apart.

I'd never go onstage in my life without fully intending to do the best show you've ever seen.

Being a rock 'n' roll star ain't a part-time gig.

My lifelong friend and mentor Frank Barsalona is gone. And the music business as we knew it went with him.

I was obsessed with politics in the '80s. I've recovered and I'm feeling much better now, thank you.

There is an established tradition of actors directing films that have a particular, personal meaning for them - Warren Beatty, Clint Eastwood, Kevin Costner, and most recently George Clooney to name a few. Remarkably, their films share an unusually high percentage of being very good.

Like most people, I've always felt using words like 'best' when applied to art is a fun way for critics to stay busy at the end of the year, and I guess a good way to help get ratings for awards shows, which is fine.