I feel that whatever you put out is what you'll get back. I always put out, 'hey, hi, I'm a bass player, no bullshit,' and that's what I got back. I got the respect.

Shame on those artists who aren't proud of their achievements.

Rock and roll mainly but I can play passable jazz also.

I've always done a bass and drum solo that lasts about 10 minutes. The main thing is to use it only when you need to.

I have recorded nine tracks for a new album which I financed myself and am looking for a home for.

I made up my mind that I was going to be just like Elvis. It never occurred to me that Elvis was a man. I just wanted to be him. He had a huge impact on me, right down to that black leather jumpsuit he wore on the 68 Comeback Special.

The bass player's function, along with the drums, is to be the engine that drives the car... everything else is merely colours.