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

I wish I had a nickel for every song that I've left in the bathroom, written down on a matchbox, or just totally forgotten about

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

When I was a kid, I liked the newer music that was coming out. I have never really felt confined by any style of music. I would play in bands that were soul bands or that played standards - any kind of music that I enjoyed playing.

I never did heroin, because I thought that meant I was doing heavy drugs, which shows you the insanity of doing drugs. I probably should have done heroin, because I understand heroin actually makes you feel good. Cocaine just makes you stupid.

When you sign with a label, they do insist upon certain rights, and if you have a competent attorney, your rights will be protected.

I don't like looking back.