I have short hands. That's why I have to bend up to notes; I can't always reach the frets.
I wouldn't count myself as being a true blues guitarist because I feel you have to live it.
Radio is commercial, isn't it. Its a business.
While I was with Procol Harum, the only time I'd see my guitar was either when I walked onstage or in the studio.
Music has nothing to do with your technical ability.
It all comes down to the density of the wood. Every guitar's different.
I was very keen on people like Elvis, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Gene Vincent.
Once I've settled on something I'll stay with that at least throughout the whole tour.
I feel I've been blessed with a gift of creativity and composition. That's why I've been able to keep going.
I feel that my playing on the first album was probably some of my best.
There are no plans to do any more live stuff. I really feel like there's enough live shows out there.
It was an experience being on a Beatles tour. They weren't very good. The singing was great, but the playing was a bit weak.
I think it's a sensible thing not to read your fan mail - not to take it too seriously.
My energy flagged because of heavy cold but the guys took up the slack.
I don't tend to have a favorite album; I tend to have favorite tracks. There are flaws in every album that spoil it for me.
I go through about two Fender mediums a night because I don't pick straight down; it's sort of sideways, and it shaves them off.
I can't imagine ever going back to working with somebody else.
I don't tend to stand still for very long.
I remember the snow in Canada and the lovely weather in New Zealand. And I slightly remember going to school there.
I use a combination of all my influences on my albums.
I will obviously take on board everything from my past, I always do.
I've got very strong hands from playing for many years.
If all you've got is somebody else's stuff that you've lifted, nothing really deep, then it is going to thin out.
If you feel people getting on about what you are doing, it gives you a lift.
If you want to do rock and roll, forget about those who've come after '65.
