Blues teaches you to develop coherent solos, because the form you're playing over is so basic. You have to develop leads that go someplace.

I can't do anything but play guitar.

Right now I feel so inspired, it's hard to believe. I've written about 20 songs in the last two days. I'd gone about four months without writing a thing.

When you come from the Midwest, you have a more open mind than if you come from the West Coast or the East Coast.

I have my own style, but it's different for each kind of music. There are certain little characteristic things every player has.

I'd rather work than not.

I'll play drums a lot at home, and it will help my wrist action.