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

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

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.

Technology has made it much easier to make and manipulate music. Studio-driven, machine-driven music does not always transcend into being a good live act. Many current acts are great live, but many cannot cut it live. The music is not organic.

The nature of touring is packaging acts together that have strong catalogues of music. It's about making sure that it's a winning combination. It's really about giving people value for their money.

I never had a real job either. I sort of fell out of school and ended up playing guitar.

I actually knew I was going to be perfect for Def Leppard, sorry I hate to say that but I knew it.