I don't write on tour. There is so much to do day in and day out when you are on the road.

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.

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

By the time I did that third solo album, I'd finally learned how to do it, but I'd also learned that I liked being in a band

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.

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

Success is fickle, but creativity is a gift.