I started on drums when I was 13 and played them for two years. Then I went to guitar for a year, played keyboards for a year and a half, and went back to guitar.

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'd rather work than not.

For me, practice isn't doing scales but doing things like writing, jamming with other people, or playing gigs.

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

I started on drums when I was 13 and played them for two years. Then I went to guitar for a year, played keyboards for a year and a half, and went back to guitar.

I want the new band to work together for a while, and when we're ready we'll invite every major record company to see us.