I used to listen a lot to Rolling Stones records and play along with them when I was first starting. It's a good way to learn, jamming around basic music.

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

I used to try and take things in leaps and bounds. Now I've realized it's got to be step by step.

When I got to LA and was with the James Gang, I got the opportunity to write a lot, to play in front of large audiences, make some money.

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.

You're in direct contact with the music by having the strings under your fingers. It's not mechanical like a piano.

I blew my voice out and the doctor said, don't even talk for a week.