The singing was something I got from my father.
There were a lot of times where there was a great deal of fodder recorded and played, because there was a market for it - just as there is today. And there were more bad bands than there were good bands - I think that should always be remembered.
My only claim to fame, if I have one, is that I'm an editor.
I'm going to be on the road for the rest of my life.
Some guys dig ditches, I have a band. It's what I do
Musically, the bebop route was magnificent, but businesswise, it was the dumbest thing I ever did.