I don't know how anyone could vote Republican. It's so obvious that their only interest is keeping the rich rich.

These are very difficult times for new artists. Back in the day, a hit song could really seep into a person's DNA with radio and MTV. A hit today is not the same as a hit twenty years ago. Now there is so much competition, it is very hard to reach the people. The music scene is so overly saturated. There are no gatekeepers like there used to be.

I still have people saying to me, 'Oh, you're still together?' They don't realize Leppard's been around this whole time, because people just don't get to hear us.

Being a songwriter, singer, and a great part of a unit is more important than being Joe Guitar Hero.

I like my guitars to be kinda worn. I don't like it when they're all shiny.

The Internet has definitely opened doors and leveled the playing field for musicians.

I'm a big, big blues fan and the last several years I've really invested in the blues a lot, and I think my playing is getting better because of it - not necessarily better on a technical level, but certainly on a level of appropriateness.