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.

When a song gets its legs and begins to come to me, this is the euphoric hook that keeps me wanting to continue.

I don't like looking back.

When I was about 3, my grandfather used to give me and my sister a nickel to sit out on the front porch with him and sing songs.

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

As a solo artist, I just felt cemented in front of the mike stand. There was very little time to play with the audience and be a band member

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