I think Queen tribute bands are great. However, we have to keep them at arm's length, otherwise it could be too dangerous.
I was actually perfectly happy when I had no money, which lasted right up until we had a hit with Killer Queen, in 1974. I never wanted for anything.
Not for a million - years. I mean, I like the INXS boys, but I found the process very degrading, really. Reality television has eaten away at our standards of excellence. I don't like this whole culture, which has evolved, of TV being the king.
The potential audience seems to be dwindling in the states. I was kind of embarrassed for the band because of the size of the audience.
I'd put a lot of work into playing guitar and was thinking I was pretty damn good. But Hendrix came along and destroyed everyone.