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.

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

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

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

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

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