I was born in Alabama and my first live music experiences were in church. Every Sunday we watched regional gospel groups on television singing their hearts out

It was more fun trying to figure out I Want To Hold Your Hand than to take lessons. By this time I knew basic chords

On acoustic guitar I tend to stay in the key of D for some reason. On electric guitar I keep basic: C, G, D, and A. The key of D minor is also real good for me.

Success is fickle, but creativity is a gift.

There were some older guitarists on my side of town, and I got to know many of them

I like being on the road, living in hotels. While I've got a real nice house, I go crazy when I'm there.

I'm not the kind of guy who deserves to play a vintage guitar because I'm too rough on instruments.